Azalea Festival 5k

🌼 Race Overview

• Event Date: 2025-04-26
• Location: 415 E. Cedar Rock St, Pickens, SC
• Series Participation: This is the 2nd race in The Pickens County 5k Race Series.
• Timing: This is a chip timed race starting and finishing at the Doodle Park in Pickens on a certified course.

🎓 Beneficiary

• Scholarship Fund: All proceeds from the race will go to the Beverly Smith Scholarship Fund.
• Organization: The Pickens Women’s Association (PWA) is a non-profit civic organization.
• Purpose: The scholarship honors Beverly Smith, awarded to a female graduating from Pickens High School exhibiting exceptional leadership.
• Community Impact: Additional proceeds support local charities to benefit the Pickens community.

🏁 Race Day Details

• Start Time: The race will start promptly at 10:00 am.
• Award Ceremony: Expected around 11:15 am after the last runner has completed the course.
• Awards: 3 deep for overall Male/Female and Masters Male/Female: age group awards at 10 year intervals.
• Family Friendly: 3 deep awards for under 10, 10-14, and 1 deep for 15-19 age groups.

💰 Cash Awards

• 1st Place: $100
• 2nd Place: $75
• 3rd Place: $25

📦 Packet Pick-up

• Location: Under the shelter at the Doodle Park in Pickens.
• Dates: Friday 4/25/25 from 4:00 pm-6:30 pm and race morning from 8:00 am-9:30 am.

👕 Tee Shirts

• Eligibility: All runners who register by 4/16/25 will receive a tee shirt.
• Availability: Tee shirts will not be available after 4/16/25.

🚗 Parking

• Parking Locations: Available on E. Cedar Rock St and at City Works on Railroad St.

🗺️ Race Map

• Access: A map of the race is available HERE.