Azalea Festival 5k
Updated
Saturday, April 24, 2027, first start 10:00 AM, in Pickens (415 E. Cedar Rock St). Distances: 5K. Entry from $20; the 5K goes from $20 to $25 after February 23.
Course and race notes
The Azalea Festival is on. This is the 3rd race in The Pickens County 5k Race Series.
Runners who complete three out of the four races in the series will receive a race series swag and be eligible for series awards. This is a chip timed race starting and finishing at the Doodle Park in Pickens on a certified course.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, April 24
2027 · in 168 days
Start time
10:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$20
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Feb 23 (in 108 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Apr 23 (in 167 days)
Opened May 1, 2026
Race day in Pickens
Weather
75° / 49°F
Typical high and low for April 24, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Pickens, SC (1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:48 AM – 8:09 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Legacy Square Parking0.2 mi
14 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- The Backyard cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Arby's quick bite0.1 mi
- Subway quick bite0.2 mi
- Hardee's quick bite0.2 mi
18 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Apr 23
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.