Dogwood-Azalea Festival 5k
- Date Sun 13th April 2025
- Time 2:00PM EST
- Location Charleston, Missouri
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Dogwood-Azalea Festival 5k on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in the beautiful city of Charleston, Scott! This cherished annual event is part of Charleston's renowned Dogwood Azalea Festival and boasts a rich history, having first taken place in 1979. The 5k race offers a flat and fast course that is ideal for both beginners and seasoned runners. Starting and finishing at Rolwing Park, participants will be cheered on by enthusiastic spectators throughout the route.
In addition to the 5k, there are exciting opportunities for younger participants with a Toddler Run and a Youth Run, making this a fantastic family-friendly event. With registration options available until April 11, and race day registration opening at 11:30 am, there’s still plenty of time to join in the fun. Don’t miss your chance to earn awards, including trophies for overall male and female finishers, and special prizes for age group winners. Experience the thrill of running amidst the blooming azaleas and create lasting memories at this beloved community celebration!
In addition to the 5k, there are exciting opportunities for younger participants with a Toddler Run and a Youth Run, making this a fantastic family-friendly event. With registration options available until April 11, and race day registration opening at 11:30 am, there’s still plenty of time to join in the fun. Don’t miss your chance to earn awards, including trophies for overall male and female finishers, and special prizes for age group winners. Experience the thrill of running amidst the blooming azaleas and create lasting memories at this beloved community celebration!
Organiser's Description
RACE DETAILS:
Come join us for one of the oldest races in Southeast Missouri. The Dogwood - Azalea Run was first ran in 1979 and the tradition continues today! The race takes place during Charlestons Annual Dogwood Azalea Festival. It starts and finishes at Rolwing Park while the Festival is taking place. This is a flat, fast, and beautiful course that is perfect for the 1st time runner and is equally as great for the seasoned runner. There will be spectators along the entire route cheering for you all the way to the finish line!
We currently offer 3 races
* Toddler Run - $5.00. This run is one block. (Race day registration only)
* Youth Run - $5.00. This run is approximately 1/3 mile. (Race Day Registration only)
* 5k Run - $25.00 thru March 23th. $30 After March 23th Pre-register online or register in person on race day
REGISTRATION LOCATION, START & FINISH LINE
Packet pick-up and Race Day Registration will be at the Scout Cabin at Rolwing Park on the corner of E. Cypress St and Stark St. Both the Start and Finish Line are near the Scout Cabin
PRE-REGISTRATION
Online and mail-in Pre-registration is $25 thru March 23th. Price increase to $30 after March 23th. High quality t-shirts guaranteed if registered by March 23. Online registration is open through April 11th
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
* Race Day registration opens at roughly 11:30 am at the Scout Cabin.
* Toddler and Youth Races - $5.00. They are both Race Day registration only. All finishers will receive an award
* 5k Race is $30. Race shirts will be available on a first come first serve basis
* We will be accepting cash and check only. NO Debit or Credit Cards please
RACE DAY TIMETABLE
* 11:30 am - Packet Pickup at Scout Cabin Begins
* 11:45 am - Race day registration for 5k and Toddler/Youth runs open
* 1:30 pm - Race day registration for all races close
* 1:50 pm - Toddler & Youth Races start
* 2:00 pm - 5k Start
* 3:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
AWARDS:
Awards will presented at the Scout Cabin and the conclusion of the race
Trophies to overall male and female finishers.
Awards to top 3 in each age group.
* 0-6
* 7-9
* 10-12
* 13-15
* 16-19
* 20-24
* 25-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-59
* 60-64
* 65-69
* 70-74
* 75-79
* 80+
Jackson L. Burke to first male finisher with 63834 address
Corse Cup to first female with 63834 address
Bill Bullard Trophy to the youngest 5k finisher.
COURSE RECORDS:
Male 14:33 - Chris Bunyan (1986)
Female 16:47 - Vivian Sinou - (1988)
$500 Cash Prize to an individual who breaks their gender's course record.
RACE COURSE
The 5k Race takes place on USATF Certified Course MO20001DG. This is an extremely well marked course! There will be police officers stationed at many of the intersections. There will also be coned off lanes for runners along many streets.
You will start on E Cypress St near the Scout Cabin. Run west to Main St. Head North on Main St and then back East on Byrd Avenue. Follow Byrd Avenue until it turns South into S Virginia. Follow S Virginia to E. Commercial St. On E Commercial run East to 13th Street. Head North on 13th and then an immediate turn (East) onto Warde Rd. At the end of Warde turn South onto S Gilmore St. After a couple blocks on S Gilmore turn back West onto E Cypress and follow to the finish line.
WATER STATION AND RESTROOMS:
There will be a water stop approximately 1.75 miles into the race near the corner of E Commercial St and N. Virginia St. There are restrooms available at the park.
FACEBOOK:
Keep up with event details, pictures, and other local races by following out Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/da5krun [http://www.facebook.com/da5krun]
Come join us for one of the oldest races in Southeast Missouri. The Dogwood - Azalea Run was first ran in 1979 and the tradition continues today! The race takes place during Charlestons Annual Dogwood Azalea Festival. It starts and finishes at Rolwing Park while the Festival is taking place. This is a flat, fast, and beautiful course that is perfect for the 1st time runner and is equally as great for the seasoned runner. There will be spectators along the entire route cheering for you all the way to the finish line!
We currently offer 3 races
* Toddler Run - $5.00. This run is one block. (Race day registration only)
* Youth Run - $5.00. This run is approximately 1/3 mile. (Race Day Registration only)
* 5k Run - $25.00 thru March 23th. $30 After March 23th Pre-register online or register in person on race day
REGISTRATION LOCATION, START & FINISH LINE
Packet pick-up and Race Day Registration will be at the Scout Cabin at Rolwing Park on the corner of E. Cypress St and Stark St. Both the Start and Finish Line are near the Scout Cabin
PRE-REGISTRATION
Online and mail-in Pre-registration is $25 thru March 23th. Price increase to $30 after March 23th. High quality t-shirts guaranteed if registered by March 23. Online registration is open through April 11th
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
* Race Day registration opens at roughly 11:30 am at the Scout Cabin.
* Toddler and Youth Races - $5.00. They are both Race Day registration only. All finishers will receive an award
* 5k Race is $30. Race shirts will be available on a first come first serve basis
* We will be accepting cash and check only. NO Debit or Credit Cards please
RACE DAY TIMETABLE
* 11:30 am - Packet Pickup at Scout Cabin Begins
* 11:45 am - Race day registration for 5k and Toddler/Youth runs open
* 1:30 pm - Race day registration for all races close
* 1:50 pm - Toddler & Youth Races start
* 2:00 pm - 5k Start
* 3:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
AWARDS:
Awards will presented at the Scout Cabin and the conclusion of the race
Trophies to overall male and female finishers.
Awards to top 3 in each age group.
* 0-6
* 7-9
* 10-12
* 13-15
* 16-19
* 20-24
* 25-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-59
* 60-64
* 65-69
* 70-74
* 75-79
* 80+
Jackson L. Burke to first male finisher with 63834 address
Corse Cup to first female with 63834 address
Bill Bullard Trophy to the youngest 5k finisher.
COURSE RECORDS:
Male 14:33 - Chris Bunyan (1986)
Female 16:47 - Vivian Sinou - (1988)
$500 Cash Prize to an individual who breaks their gender's course record.
RACE COURSE
The 5k Race takes place on USATF Certified Course MO20001DG. This is an extremely well marked course! There will be police officers stationed at many of the intersections. There will also be coned off lanes for runners along many streets.
You will start on E Cypress St near the Scout Cabin. Run west to Main St. Head North on Main St and then back East on Byrd Avenue. Follow Byrd Avenue until it turns South into S Virginia. Follow S Virginia to E. Commercial St. On E Commercial run East to 13th Street. Head North on 13th and then an immediate turn (East) onto Warde Rd. At the end of Warde turn South onto S Gilmore St. After a couple blocks on S Gilmore turn back West onto E Cypress and follow to the finish line.
WATER STATION AND RESTROOMS:
There will be a water stop approximately 1.75 miles into the race near the corner of E Commercial St and N. Virginia St. There are restrooms available at the park.
FACEBOOK:
Keep up with event details, pictures, and other local races by following out Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/da5krun [http://www.facebook.com/da5krun]
Races
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Charleston Dogwood-Azalea Festival 5k Race
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th April 2025 (2:00PM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOONPre-registration $25 through March 23rd, 2025. Price increases to $30 thru race day. Check in begins at 11:30 am and stops at 1:30pm. Race Day registration $30 Registration fee nonrefundable. High quality t-shirt guaranteed if registered by March 23rd, 2025. Trophies to overall male and female finishers, awards to top 3 in each age group in 5k. No dogs, roller blades, or headsets, please. Toddler Race $5.00 (1/3 block) and Youth race $5.00 (1/3 mile) will start at 1:45pm. Finishers award to all.
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