Doodle Trail 5k and 15k

Doodle Trail 5k and 15k Challenge

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.

Race Details

• Date: May 30, 2026
• 5k Start Time: 8:00 AM
• 15k Start Time: 7:15 AM
• Location: 415 E. Cedar Rock St, Pickens, SC

Course Information

The 5k will start on the road and complete the last 1.5 miles on the Doodle Trail. Packet pickup for the 5k will be available Friday, May 29, 2026 from 5-7 PM and Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 6:00-7:30 AM at the Pickens Trail Head.

Map for 5k

Packet Pickup

• 5k Pickup: Available Friday, May 29 from 5-7 PM and Saturday, May 30 from 6:00-7:30 AM at Pickens Trail Head.
• 15k Pickup: Available on race morning only in Easley from 6:00-7:00 AM.
• Location: 220 NW Main St, Easley, SC.
• Note: You can NOT pickup 15k packets in Pickens on race morning.

Important Reminders

Remember, you must register by Tuesday, May 19 to be guaranteed a tee shirt. The 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

Final Race of the Series

This will be the final race of The Pickens County 5k Race Series. Series awards will be handed out at the conclusion of the race.