Doodle Trail 5k and 15k
- Date Sat 30th May 2026
- Time 7:15AM EDT
- Location Pickens, South Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 9th Annual Doodle Trail 5k and 15k Challenge on Saturday, May 30, 2026! Set in the scenic town of Pickens, South Carolina, this exciting event promises a vibrant atmosphere for runners of all ages and abilities. The 5k race kicks off at 8:00 AM on a certified rolling course, with the final stretch taking place on the beautiful Doodle Trail, finishing at the new Trail Head Park. Participants will have the chance to compete for age group awards every 10 years, along with overall and Master awards for both males and females.
For those seeking a greater challenge, the 15k race begins earlier at 7:15 AM in Easley, with a two-hour cut-off time. This route starts in front of the Easley Police Department, ensuring an energetic start to your run. Please note that packet pickup for the 15k will be available on race morning exclusively in Easley. Don’t forget to register by May 19 to secure your exclusive race tee shirt! Join us for this thrilling event and be part of the grand finale of The Pickens County 5k Race Series, where awards will
For those seeking a greater challenge, the 15k race begins earlier at 7:15 AM in Easley, with a two-hour cut-off time. This route starts in front of the Easley Police Department, ensuring an energetic start to your run. Please note that packet pickup for the 15k will be available on race morning exclusively in Easley. Don’t forget to register by May 19 to secure your exclusive race tee shirt! Join us for this thrilling event and be part of the grand finale of The Pickens County 5k Race Series, where awards will
Organiser's Description
We are happy to present the 9th Annual Doodle Trail 5k and 15k Challenge. The 5k is a well attended, exciting event on a certified rolling course. Age group awards are given at 10 year intervals and include overall and Master awards for both males and females. The finish line is at the new Pickens Doodle Trail park.
The 5k will start at 8:00am and finish in Pickens at the new Trail Head Park. The course starts on the road and you complete the last 1.5 miles on the Doodle Trail. Packet pickup for the 5k will be available Friday May 29, 2026 from 5-7pm and Sat May 30, 2026 from 6:00-7:30am at the Pickens Trail Head
MAP FOR 5K [https://www.strava.com/routes/9722791]
The 15k will start in Easley at 7:15am. There is a 2 hour cut-off for this challenge. This race starts in front of the Easley Police Department. Unfortunately, there will NOT be complimentary shuttle service this year. This is a change from previous years. Due to this change, there will be packet pickup at the race start in Easley on race morning for the 15k only. You can NOT pickup 15k packets in Pickens on race morning. They must be picked up in Easley
Packet pick-up will be available Friday May 29, 2026 from 5-7pm at the Pickens Doodle Park Trailhead for both races. On race morning, Sat May 30, 2026 packet pickup will be available from 6:00-7:00am at the race starting line in front of the Law Enforcement Center 220 NW Main St, Easley, SC which is the Starting Line for the race. All of the 15k bibs and tee shirts will be at the starting line in Easley on race morning.
MAP FOR 15K [https://www.strava.com/routes/8404775]
Remember, you must register by Tuesday May 19 to be guaranteed a tee shirt. Tee-shirt cutoff date is strict. Registrations after that date will not receive a tee-shirt. Please spread the word to your friends and encourage them to register early.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGES FOR PACKET PICKUP
This will be the final race of The Pickens County 5k Race Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/PickensCounty5kRaceSeries]. Series awards will be handed out at the conclusion of the race.
The 5k will start at 8:00am and finish in Pickens at the new Trail Head Park. The course starts on the road and you complete the last 1.5 miles on the Doodle Trail. Packet pickup for the 5k will be available Friday May 29, 2026 from 5-7pm and Sat May 30, 2026 from 6:00-7:30am at the Pickens Trail Head
MAP FOR 5K [https://www.strava.com/routes/9722791]
The 15k will start in Easley at 7:15am. There is a 2 hour cut-off for this challenge. This race starts in front of the Easley Police Department. Unfortunately, there will NOT be complimentary shuttle service this year. This is a change from previous years. Due to this change, there will be packet pickup at the race start in Easley on race morning for the 15k only. You can NOT pickup 15k packets in Pickens on race morning. They must be picked up in Easley
Packet pick-up will be available Friday May 29, 2026 from 5-7pm at the Pickens Doodle Park Trailhead for both races. On race morning, Sat May 30, 2026 packet pickup will be available from 6:00-7:00am at the race starting line in front of the Law Enforcement Center 220 NW Main St, Easley, SC which is the Starting Line for the race. All of the 15k bibs and tee shirts will be at the starting line in Easley on race morning.
MAP FOR 15K [https://www.strava.com/routes/8404775]
Remember, you must register by Tuesday May 19 to be guaranteed a tee shirt. Tee-shirt cutoff date is strict. Registrations after that date will not receive a tee-shirt. Please spread the word to your friends and encourage them to register early.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE CHANGES FOR PACKET PICKUP
This will be the final race of The Pickens County 5k Race Series [https://runsignup.com/Series/PickensCounty5kRaceSeries]. Series awards will be handed out at the conclusion of the race.
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Doodle Trail 5k and 15k
