Azalea Festival 5k
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Pickens, South Carolina
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Azalea Festival 5k on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the picturesque town of Pickens! This exciting event marks the 3rd race in the Pickens County 5k Race Series, where participants can enjoy a chip-timed run on a certified course starting and finishing at the scenic Doodle Park. Runners completing three out of four races in the series will be rewarded with exclusive swag and have the chance to win series awards. The festivities kick off at 10:00 AM, with an awards ceremony set for around 11:15 AM, celebrating top finishers in various categories, including overall and age group awards.
Not only will you be part of a thrilling race, but you'll also be supporting a great cause! Proceeds from this event will benefit the Beverly Smith Scholarship Fund, which honors a beloved community member and supports female graduates from Pickens High School who demonstrate outstanding leadership and civic involvement. With cash awards for top overall male and female finishers and a family-friendly atmosphere, the Azalea Festival 5k is the perfect way to contribute to the Pickens community while enjoying a fun-filled day of running! Don’t forget to register by April 16 to secure
Not only will you be part of a thrilling race, but you'll also be supporting a great cause! Proceeds from this event will benefit the Beverly Smith Scholarship Fund, which honors a beloved community member and supports female graduates from Pickens High School who demonstrate outstanding leadership and civic involvement. With cash awards for top overall male and female finishers and a family-friendly atmosphere, the Azalea Festival 5k is the perfect way to contribute to the Pickens community while enjoying a fun-filled day of running! Don’t forget to register by April 16 to secure
Organiser's Description
The Azalea Festival is on. This is the 3rd race in The Pickens County 5k Race Series [https://www.doodletrail.com/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. [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=2931]
All proceeds from the race will go to the Beverly Smith Scholarship Fund.
The Pickens Womens Association (PWA) is a non-profit civic organization that works to increase community awareness and involvement in Pickens. Proceeds from our fundraising efforts go to the Beverly M. Smith Scholarship fund. This memorial scholarship honors Beverly Smith, who was an integral part of the Pickens Womens Association but left this earth too soon. The Beverly M. Smith Scholarship is awarded each year to a female graduating from Pickens High School who exhibits exceptional leadership and civic skills. It is the largest non-academic private scholarship awarded at Pickens High School. Any proceeds above the scholarship amount are donated to local charities. You can make a difference in the lives of people in the Pickens community and have fun doing it!
The race will start promptly at 10:00am. Award ceremony should be around 11:15am after the last runner has completed the course. Awards will be 3 deep for overall M/F and Masters M/F. Age group awards will be given at 10 year intervals. This year, to make it a family friendly event, there will be a 3 deep under 10 age group, 3 deep 10-14 and 1 deep 15-19 group.
Overall Male and Females will receive cash awards
1st $100
2nd $75
3rd $25
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet Pick-up will be under the shelter at the Doodle Park in Pickens on Friday 4/25/25 from 4:00pm-6:30pm. and race morning from 8:00am-9:30am.
TEE SHIRTS
All runners who register by 4/16/25 will receive a tee shirt. After 4/16/25 tee shirts will not be available.
PARKING
Parking is available on E. Cedar Rock St and at City Works on Railroad St
Map of the race is available HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/9722791]
All proceeds from the race will go to the Beverly Smith Scholarship Fund.
The Pickens Womens Association (PWA) is a non-profit civic organization that works to increase community awareness and involvement in Pickens. Proceeds from our fundraising efforts go to the Beverly M. Smith Scholarship fund. This memorial scholarship honors Beverly Smith, who was an integral part of the Pickens Womens Association but left this earth too soon. The Beverly M. Smith Scholarship is awarded each year to a female graduating from Pickens High School who exhibits exceptional leadership and civic skills. It is the largest non-academic private scholarship awarded at Pickens High School. Any proceeds above the scholarship amount are donated to local charities. You can make a difference in the lives of people in the Pickens community and have fun doing it!
The race will start promptly at 10:00am. Award ceremony should be around 11:15am after the last runner has completed the course. Awards will be 3 deep for overall M/F and Masters M/F. Age group awards will be given at 10 year intervals. This year, to make it a family friendly event, there will be a 3 deep under 10 age group, 3 deep 10-14 and 1 deep 15-19 group.
Overall Male and Females will receive cash awards
1st $100
2nd $75
3rd $25
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet Pick-up will be under the shelter at the Doodle Park in Pickens on Friday 4/25/25 from 4:00pm-6:30pm. and race morning from 8:00am-9:30am.
TEE SHIRTS
All runners who register by 4/16/25 will receive a tee shirt. After 4/16/25 tee shirts will not be available.
PARKING
Parking is available on E. Cedar Rock St and at City Works on Railroad St
Map of the race is available HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/9722791]
Races
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Azalea Festival 5k Run and Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.20
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