Runners, walkers and cyclists will come together at Rocky Point Community Forest on Saturday, Nov. 8, to support veterans and kids. The inaugural Rocky Point Patriot Trail Run and Walk takes place that morning, featuring a 5K, 10K and children's dash. The day will also feature off-road bicycle trail rides at Rocky Point in the afternoon.
The Trail Run and Walk begins at 9 a.m. Registration is $55 for the 10K, $45 for the 5K and free for the kids dash. The event is untimed, but the 10K has a two-hour limit. No animals or strollers are allowed.The trail rides follow at 1 p.m. and are free.
The Patriot Trail Run and Walk is hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6444 in partnership with Georgetown County, the county's Georgetown Outdoor Adventure Trails (GOAT) program and the Winyah Rivers Alliance. The event celebrates community, conservation, and camaraderie. Proceeds will benefit quarterly outreach programs for veterans and Plantersville Elementary School’s PTO, which supports student achievement initiatives.
The bike rides were organized by GOAT as a complement to the Run and Walk, said TL Staub, the county's trails coordinator. It will give folks another opportunity to explore the scenic 650-acre forest. Participants may join a guided group ride or explore on their own.
The event also highlights the Kids in Parks TRACK Trail, designed to help children discover nature through self-guided adventures.
Register for the run and walk at tinyurl.com/Patriot-run-and-walk, or email vfwpost6444@gmail.com. or goatherd@gtcounty.org.