Rocky Point Patriot 5K/10K Trail Run presented by The Andy Quattlebaum and Blackwell Family Foundation

🏃‍♂️ Inaugural Rocky Point Patriot 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk & Kids' Dash

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Rocky Point Drive, Georgetown SC 29440

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

The Presenting Sponsor of the Inaugural Rocky Point Patriot 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk is the Andy Quattlebaum and Blackwell Family Foundation. We are grateful for their sponsorship: the Foundation is focused on supporting a variety of initiatives - Education, Conservation, Community Enrichment, and Veterans.

🌳 About Rocky Point Community Forest

• Location: 650+ acres known as Rocky Point Community Forest.
• Ownership: Winyah Rivers Alliance owns much of this acreage: Georgetown County maintains the grounds.
• Event Site: This is the site of The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6444 Inaugural Rocky Point Patriot 5K and 10K Trail Run/Walk.

👦 Kids TRACK Trail

In addition to the 5K and 10K course, the Kids in Parks program officially opened a new TRACK Trail at Rocky Point Community Forest. The Kids TRACK Trail at Rock Point offers a self-guided adventure, supported by educational brochures designed to engage young hikers.

💰 Proceeds Benefit

We hope to engage the walkers and runners in a fun event that supports local Veterans and Plantersville Elementary. Proceeds from the event will go to the Plantersville Elementary Parent Teacher Organization who will use the funds for rewarding educational achievement of their students.

• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6444: VFW Post 6444
• Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts.
• Goals: To serve our veterans, the military, and our communities.
• Importance: Maintaining social connections is critical for veterans' overall well-being.

🏫 Plantersville Elementary

Plantersville Elementary Digital Immersion School is committed to developing scholars who embrace diversity, compete in a technologically advanced society, and are academically proficient through collaboration and innovation while ensuring lifelong success.

📅 Race Information

• 10K: Begins at 9:00 AM - 2 hour time limit.
• 5K: Begins at 9:15 AM.
• Kids' Dash: Begins at 10:15 AM.
• Policy: No animals or strollers allowed on race course - will result in disqualification.

🎽 Race Swag

• Participant Shirt: Custom designed.
• Race Bib: Provided.
• Participant Medal: Awarded.

📝 Registration

• Availability: Registration is only available online.
• Close Date: Closes Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 AM.

📦 Packet Pickup Information

• Date: Friday, November 7 TBD.
• Saturday: From 7:00 – 8:45 AM at race start.

🚗 Parking

• Location: Choppee Recreation Center (8259 Choppee Road, Georgetown, SC).

🚻 Restrooms

• Facilities: Porta Potties available at start/finish.
• Restrooms: Available in gymnasium.

🏆 Awards

• Overall Awards: By gun time, and Age Group awards are by chip time.
• Age Groups: Male and Female 1 place: 0-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-up.

🌐 Social Media/Contact Information

• VFW Post 6444: VFW Post 6444
• Facebook: VFW Post 6444 FB Page
• Plantersville Elementary: Plantersville Elementary
• Winyah Rivers Alliance: Winyah Rivers Alliance

🔗 Race Link

For more details, visit: Rocky Point Patriot Trail Run