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Oconee County Memorial Day 5K

calendar_today 25 May, 2026

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About the Event

Oconee County Memorial Day 5K
Join us in downtown Walhalla for a meaningful Memorial Day weekend 5K that supports local veterans and honors those who served.
 
This race is hosted by Golden Corner Veterans Support Group (GCVSG), a 501(c)(3) made up of members from Oconee County Emergency Services (OCES) in Walhalla, SC.
 
Proceeds benefit the Oconee County Veterans Council, Inc. (OCVC), a coalition of members from 10 veteran organizations and the Oconee Military Museum at Patriots Hall across Oconee County that meets quarterly at the VA Office in Walhalla. Funds raised by GCVSG are donated directly to the OCVC Relief Assistance Program (RAP), which provides evaluated relief assistance to Oconee County veterans in need.
 

Race: Oconee County Memorial Day 5K
Date: May 25, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM start
Location: Brown Square, 105 West Main Street, Walhalla, SC 29691. Brown Square includes green space, paved parking, and access to the Oconee County History Museum.
 
Packet Pickup
T-shirt pickup / packet pickup: 7:00–8:00 AM inside the Oconee County History Museum. Museum bathrooms will be available on race morning and include handicap-accessible facilities. Look for The Bantom Chef drive-through restaurant (yes, the one with the big rooster 🐓) on the front west corner of the paved parking lot.
 
Distance
5K (Run, walk, or roll it out.)
 
Registration Pricing
 
Want to level up the day? This event is for everyone: run, walk, or push a friend in a wheelchair. The goal is participation, remembrance, and community. Choose one of the following:
 
Awards / Finisher Recognition
In prior years, participants received a challenge coin as they crossed the finish line. Additional award categories may be added now that timing and bibs are included.
 
Course HERE
 
Sponsors: Perfect for businesses who want to support veterans and show up in a big way for the community.)
 
Silent Litter Carry (SLC)
We also host a Silent Litter Carry walk of the course to honor the “22 a day” initiative for veterans lost to suicide. When the litter team reaches Memorial Park on Main Street (in front of the courthouse), they stop, kneel, share a prayer, and Taps is played.
 
Memorial Ceremony (Noon)
There is also a Memorial Ceremony at the Walhalla Performing Arts venue around 12:00 PM. We’d love to help connect runners and spectators to this ceremony as part of a full morning of remembrance.
 
Top 3 Overall (Male & Female)
The fastest three finishers will each receive a trophy to honor their achievement at the front of the pack!
Age Group Awards (Male & Female)
1st place in the following age group categorie

Races Offered

5k Run/Walk

May 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

08:30

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Walhalla.

thermostat Temperature
14.6° / 24.6°
wb_sunny Feels like
13.8° / 24.2°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 34m
water_drop Avg rainfall
4.4 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
9.4 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
High (6.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
74.4%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:28
nightlight Sunset
20:28

About Walhalla

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Walhalla is a small town of 4,500 people (2019) in the Blue Ridge Mountains region of the Upcountry of South Carolina. Walhalla is a charming southern town with historical homes, churches, and the beautifully restored Walhalla Civic Auditorium where regional and local theater events are held. With antique shops, cafes, shops, and tree-lined streets, Walhalla is a delightful town to explore on foot.

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