415 E. Cedar Rock St, Pickens SC
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Event Overview
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: 2026-05-30
- Location: 415 E. Cedar Rock St, Pickens, SC
- 5k Start Time: 8:00am
- 15k Start Time: 7:15am
5k Information
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: Available Friday May 29, 2026 from 5-7pm and Sat May 30, 2026 from 6:00-7:30am at the Pickens Trail Head.
- Course Map: Map for 5k
15k Information
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.
- Shuttle Service: Not available this year, a change from previous years.
- Packet Pickup: Available at the race start in Easley on race morning only. Cannot pick up 15k packets in Pickens.
- Race Morning Pickup: From 6:00-7:00am at the race starting line in front of the Law Enforcement Center, 220 NW Main St, Easley, SC.
- Course Map: Map for 15k
Registration Information
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.
Important Notes
- Packet Pickup Changes: Please take note of the changes for packet pickup.
- Series Final Race: This will be the final race of The Pickens County 5k Race Series.
- Awards: Series awards will be handed out at the conclusion of the race.
