Azalea Festival 5k Run and Walk

Azalea Festival 5k Run and Walk takes place in Pickens County, South Carolina, on April 24, 2027, with a single 5K run and walk starting at 10:00 AM. At 3.1 miles it is open to runners and walkers alike, and no elevation gain is published for the course.

A late morning start is unusual for a spring 5K and worth planning for: eat a normal breakfast a few hours out rather than rolling straight from bed to the start line, and warm up properly since you will be racing with the day already underway. The distance suits a first race, a family outing, or a hard effort if you want to see where your fitness stands. Four to six weeks of consistent running, three or four times a week with one session at goal pace, covers the preparation for most runners.