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2nd Annual Rocky Point Patriot 5k/10K Trail Run/Walk & Kids' Dash

Date:
Sat, Nov 07, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location:
8259 Choppee Rd
Georgetown County, South Carolina
29440
United States
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10k 1k 5k Kids Run Trail Walk

2nd Annual Rocky Point Run

Benefiting VFW Post 6444 – Georgetown, SC

The Second Annual Rocky Point Run is proudly presented through a partnership between the Andy Quattlebaum and Blackwell Family Foundation (AQBFF) and Winyah Rivers Alliance (WRA).

This community-building event supports the mission of VFW Post 6444 while promoting outdoor conservation and increasing awareness and responsible use of Rocky Point Community Forest containing more than 650 acres located between Choppee Road, Choppee Creek, and the Black River in Georgetown County. This community building event supports the mission of VFW Post 6444 while promoting outdoor conservation and increasing awareness and responsible use of Rocky Point Community Forest.

Proceeds from the event directly benefit VFW Post 6444 in Georgetown, SC, helping to foster camaraderie among veterans of overseas conflicts, serve veterans and military families, and advocate on behalf of all veterans.

Race Information

10K – 9:00 AM start (2-hour time limit)

5K – 9:15 AM start

Kids’ Dash – 10:15 AM start

Runners and walkers welcome

No animals or strollers allowed on the race course (violations result in disqualification)

One water stop (halfway point of the 10K course)

Post-race snacks and water provided

Additional food available for purchase

Race Swag

Custom-designed participant shirt (while supplies last)

Race bib

Finisher medal

Registration

Online registration available

Race-day registration available (morning of event)

Online registration closes Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 AM

Packet Pickup

Friday, November 6 | 4:00–6:00 PM

VFW Post 6444

Saturday, November 7 | 7:00–8:45 AM

At the race start location

Race Day Parking

Choppee Recreation Center

8259 Choppee Road

Georgetown, SC

Restrooms

Available in the gymnasium and outdoor pavilion at Choppee Recreation Center.

Awards

5K & 10K Overall Awards:

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Overall Male

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Overall Female

Learn More:

Andy Quattlebaum and Blackwell Family Foundation: www.aqbff.org

VFW Post 6444: https://vfw6444.org

Winyah Rivers Alliance: https://winyahrivers.org

We look forward to seeing you at Rocky Point for a meaningful day of community, conservation, and support for our local veterans!

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