Azalea Festival 5k

Azalea Festival 5k

The Azalea Festival 5k is on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Pickens, SC. This is the 3rd race in The Pickens County 5k Race Series. Runners who complete three out of the four races in the series will receive a race series swag and be eligible for series awards. This is a chip timed race starting and finishing at the Doodle Park in Pickens on a certified course. All proceeds from the race will go to the Beverly Smith Scholarship Fund.

Race Details:

• Date: April 25, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM EDT - 11:15 AM EDT
• Location: 415 E. Cedar Rock St, Pickens, SC 29671
• Price: $20 (price increases after February 25, 2026)
• Awards: Cash awards for top 3 overall male and female finishers. Age group awards given at 10-year intervals.

Additional Information:

• Packet pickup: Friday, April 24, 2025 from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM and race morning from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM at Doodle Park.
• Tee shirts: Available for runners who register by April 16, 2025.
• Parking: Available on E. Cedar Rock St and at City Works on Railroad St.
• More information: https://www.doodletrail.com/azalea-festival-5k