Azalea Festival 5k
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Event details
The Azalea Festival 5k takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Pickens, SC. The event is a 5 km chip timed run on a certified course that starts and finishes at Doodle Park. It is the third race in the Pickens County 5k Race Series; runners who complete three of the four series races become eligible for series awards and receive series swag. The listed entry price for the event is $20, with an increase scheduled after February 25, 2026. Parking is available on E. Cedar Rock Street and at City Works on Railroad Street. The race location is given as 415 E. Cedar Rock St, Pickens, SC 29671.
Awards and purpose
Awards are given three deep for overall male and female and for Masters male and female. Age-group awards are given at 10-year intervals, with specific youth awards three deep for under-10 and 10-14 groups and one deep for the 15-19 group. Overall male and female winners receive cash prizes of $100 for first, $75 for second, and $25 for third. All proceeds from the event go to a local scholarship fund that supports a graduating Pickens High School female with leadership and civic involvement; any proceeds beyond the scholarship amount are donated to local charities. The event is organized by the Pickens Women’s Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.