Azalea Festival 5k

🏃‍♀️ Race Overview

• Event Name: Azalea Festival 5k
• Date: April 25, 2026
• Location: 415 E. Cedar Rock St, Pickens, SC
• Series Info: This is the 3rd race in The Pickens County 5k Race Series.

💖 Charity Support

• Beneficiary: All proceeds from the race will go to the Beverly Smith Scholarship Fund.
• Organization: The Pickens Women’s Association (PWA) focuses on community awareness.
• Scholarship Details: Awarded to a female graduating from Pickens High School demonstrating leadership skills.
• Extra Funds: Any proceeds above the scholarship amount are donated to local charities.

⏰ Race Details

• Start Time: The race will start promptly at 10:00am.
• Award Ceremony: Approximately at 11:15am after the last runner finishes.
• Awards: 3 deep for overall M/F and Masters M/F, with age group awards at 10 year intervals.
• Family Friendly: Includes awards for under 10, 10-14, and 15-19 age groups.

🏅 Awards

• Overall Male/Female Cash Awards:
• 1st: $100
• 2nd: $75
• 3rd: $25

📦 Packet Pick-up

• Location: Under the shelter at the Doodle Park in Pickens.
• Date: Friday, April 25, 2025 from 4:00pm-6:30pm.
• Race Morning: Available from 8:00am-9:30am.

👕 Tee Shirts

• Registration Deadline: All runners who register by April 16, 2025 will receive a tee shirt.
• Availability: Tee shirts will not be available after April 16, 2025.

🚗 Parking

• Location: Available on E. Cedar Rock St and at City Works on Railroad St.
• More Info: A map of the race can be found HERE.

🔗 Additional Information

• Certified Course: Start and finish at Doodle Park on a certified course.