About the Courses

Orangeburg Festival of Roses
The Orangeburg Festival of Roses, an attraction named as a top-twenty tourism event by the Southeastern Tourism Society, is one of the most beautiful festivals in the   country.  This celebration has taken place in the Edisto Memorial Gardens since its inception in 1972. Approximately 40,000 visitors converge annually to witness the splendor of the Gardens at this time of year and take part in the many activities.  2006 marks the 35th Annual    Festival of Roses.  For directions and lodging information, call 1-800-545-6153 or visit www.orangeburgsc.net.

12K Run
The 12K Run begins at 7:30 a.m.  This is a USATF Certified Course (#SC99005BS) and is the South Carolina State Championship 12K for the Palmetto Grand Prix.  Strictly Running will professionally time runners for    accuracy.  Since its inception in 1999, this challenging 12K race has produced 11 state records.  The course has 4 significant inclines, some rolling terrain, and plenty of flat racing surface.

5K Run/Walk
The 5K Event begins at 9:00 a.m.  This course is USATF Certified Course (#SC99004BS). Strictly Running will professionally time runners for accuracy.  Although a  predominately flat course, a moderate incline in mile 2 will challenge racers.

Pediatric Clinic Fun Run
This non-competitive event for the whole family begins at 8:45 a.m.  All registrants will receive a T-shirt and participation award.   Join in the Fun!

Double Down 17K
Up to the challenge of running both the 12k and 5k races. You can register and race both in 2009. There will be a double down award male and femal this year.

Blackwater Adventure Duathlon (Run and Kayak)
The event takes place in two different places, so there is a break between the run and kayak. Run the 12k in the morning at Rose Festival Road Race, then tackle the 7 mile Blackwater race on the Edisto river at 1:00 p.m. Fastest combined times win. There is a potential to win 3 awards: one for each event (Run, Double and Duathlon).

The kayak portion of the race takes place on the Edisto river starting at the Shillings Bridge Road "Baughman's landing" (see map above). The Blackwater canoe and kayak race is actually a seperate event that starts at 1:00 p.m. The north fork of the Edisto is a windy, technical route with many challenges, inlcuding getting over or around obstacles such as fallen trees and strainers. The route is a natural beauty with little to no development. You can google map shillings bridge road and find the landing. The route ends at the glover street landing in Orangeburg.

Corporate Wellness Challenge
To promote health and fitness in the Orangeburg     community, and in the workplace, we’re challenging  employers to get involved.  An organization that gets the most people involved will be awarded the TRMC   HealthPlex Corporate Wellness Challenge winner’s    trophy.  Market your business, help put on a great event, and get employees active.  Everybody wins!  Call (803) 378-5981 for more information about the Corporate Wellness Challenge and the TRMC HealthPlex Rose Festival Road Race.

2009 Winner SCB&T

Registration

CLICK HERE to register online at www.striclyrunning.com.

How to register:

Online at www.strictlyrunning.com

By mail:

PO Box 109
Orangeburg, SC 29116

 At the event starting at 6:00 a.m.

Packet Pick-Up

Early Packet Pick-up will take place at the Orangeburg Fine Arts Center on May 1from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Race day registration and packet pick-up will begin at 6:00 a.m. and close 10 minutes prior to the 5k event.  All registration and packet pick-up activities will take place in the start/finish area tent. At the Orangeburg Fine Arts Center.

Amenities

Water and a sports drink - will be available at the 3, 4.5, and 6-mile marks of the 12K course, and at the 1.5-mile point of the 5K course and at the finish line. 

Food and refreshments - Food by All Star Deli, Ffresh fruit, water, sports beverages, and bagels will be available at the finish area.

The Awards Ceremony - will be held at 10:00 a.m. near the start/finish line. Custom Awards!   Complete results will be posted at www.strictlyrunning.com and on this site.

Emergency and medical personnel will be on hand at the start/finish area, and along both routes.  Traffic will be prohibited on the majority of the race course, and Orangeburg Public Safety Officers will be manning roads and intersections.   

Race Day Parking

Parking will be at the Orangeburg City Spray Park and Orangeburg Arts Center located on Riverside Drive . It can be accessed by Park Street or Waring Street.

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Event Start Times

Post-Race Celebration
 

Live Music by True Vine!!!

Awards 10:00 a.m.

Cash Awards to Winners both male and female:
$50 Male and Female 12k Winners, Masters $25

Custom Awards:

Top three overall male and female finishers
Top masters overall male and female finishers
Group awards:
Male & Female, 12K & 5K Runs: 19 & under, 20-24,25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+.  Overall winners are not eligible for age group awards.

Double Down Award to top male female
Corporate Challenge Award
Blackwater Adventure Duathlion Award (Awarded at 3:00 p.m.)