11th Annual Run For Missions 5k

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• Hot Pursuit 5k & 1 Mile Catch-A-Cop @ The Airport [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  The Fourth Annual Hot Pursuit 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Catch-A-Cop will be held on Saturday, April 18 2026 ! This is a chip timed race starting and finishing at the Pickens County Airport along the...

  The Fourth Annual Hot Pursuit 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Catch-A-Cop will be held on Saturday, April 18 2026 ! This is a chip timed race starting and finishing at the Pickens County Airport along the taxiways and runway!

  The 1 mile Catch-A-Cop will be open to kids ages 5th grade (10 years old) and under. These participants will attempt to "catch a cop" and collect flags as they chase law enforcement officers down the runway. After the conclusion of their race, they will get into police cars and ride back to the race start area in a parade.

  ALL PROCEEDS from this race will go towards purchasing a wheelchair accessible swing to be placed in Liberty, SC.

  Youth Leadership Academy is charter middle school in Pickens, SC serving 300 students in grades 6-8. Each year, the students at YLA participate in a service project that will benefit the local community. In the past, students participated in a Burpeethon to raise funds for special needs children in the area. This year, the focus is on providing wheelchair accessible swings to the playground at the Doodle Park to benefit a wider range of people throughout the whole community.

  The kids Catch-A-Cop event will begin at 9:00am. The 5K race will begin at 9:30am after the kids race and the police car parade has concluded. Awards will be presented around 10:30am after the last participant has finished.

  Awards for 1st/2nd/3rd overall for M/F under 40 years, and 1st/2nd/3rd M/F overall for ages 40+ (Masters Male and Female). First place awards will be given in 10 year age intervals as well.

  Registration costs include race entry w/ timing, race t-shirt, and finishing medal. Cut off date for a t-shirt is April . If registered after April 30, no t shirt will be included.

  RACE PACKET PICK UP WILL BE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 17 FROM 5:30PM-7:00PM AT THE SCOOP AT THE AIRPORT (155 Technology Place Liberty, SC 29657).

  MORNING PICK UP WILL BE FROM 7:30AM-9:00AM AT THE RACE LOCATION (PICKENS COUNTY AIRPORT).

  SPONSOR INFORMATION:

  COURSE/EVENT SPONSOR ($3000)

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  5 race entries

  FINISH LINE SPONSOR ($1000)

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  3 race entries

  STARTING LINE SPONSOR ($750)

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  2 complimentary race entries

  MILE SPONSOR ($500)

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  2 race entries

  HALF MILE SPONSOR ($300)

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  QUARTER MILE SPONSOR ($100)

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  6.3 km
  240 Airport Road, Liberty, South Carolina, 29657, United States
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  1 Miles 5k Run Walk Wheelchair

• Azalea Festival 5k [doodletrail.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  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...

  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.

  All proceeds from the race will go to the Beverly Smith Scholarship Fund.

  The Pickens Women’s Association (PWA) is a non-profit civic organization that works to increase community awareness and involvement in Pickens. Proceeds from our fundraising efforts go to the Beverly M. Smith Scholarship fund. This memorial scholarship honors Beverly Smith, who was an integral part of the Pickens Women’s Association but left this earth too soon. The Beverly M. Smith Scholarship is awarded each year to a female graduating from Pickens High School who exhibits exceptional leadership and civic skills. It is the largest non-academic private scholarship awarded at Pickens High School. Any proceeds above the scholarship amount are donated to local charities. You can make a difference in the lives of people in the Pickens community and have fun doing it!

  The race will start promptly at 10:00am. Award ceremony should be around 11:15am after the last runner has completed the course. Awards will be 3 deep for overall M/F and Masters M/F. Age group awards will be given at 10 year intervals. This year, to make it a family friendly event, there will be a 3 deep under 10 age group, 3 deep 10-14 and 1 deep 15-19 group.

  Overall Male and Females will receive cash awards

  1st $100

  2nd $75

  3rd $25

  Packet Pick-up

  Packet Pick-up will be under the shelter at the Doodle Park in Pickens on Friday 4/25/25 from 4:00pm-6:30pm. and race morning from 8:00am-9:30am.

  Tee Shirts

  All runners who register by 4/16/25 will receive a tee shirt. After 4/16/25 tee shirts will not be available.

  Parking

  Parking is available on E. Cedar Rock St and at City Works on Railroad St

  Map of the race is available HERE

  6.3 km
  415 E. Cedar Rock St, Pickens, South Carolina, 29671, United States
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• Soles For Souls 5k [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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  If you are looking for a flat, fast, certified race course with overall cash prizes, then this race is your DREAM. All proceeds for this race will be used to support the mission of the Dream Center...

  If you are looking for a flat, fast, certified race course with overall cash prizes, then this race is your DREAM. All proceeds for this race will be used to support the mission of the Dream Center and Pre-Destined Teens Outreach. The Dream Center exists to encourage, educate and empower people in need through the love of Jesus Christ.

  DEADLINE FOR T-SHIRTS FRIDAY APRIL, 17th

  • YOU WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT IF REGISTERED AFTER THIS DATE*

  The Dream Center carries out their mission daily in many ways but two primary ways are through classes affording Dream Dollars and the homeless shelter program called The Opportunity Village. Check out all available programs at www.dreamcenterpc.org .

  This race is open to all walkers, joggers, novice runners and professionals. The certified course begins in front of Merrell’s Pizza on Main Street in downtown Easley, SC at 8:00 am.

  The 5k course is mostly flat, fun and finishes at Merrell’s for after race snacks, music, door prizes and age group prizes. Registration for the 5K is $30 per person plus registration fees, and includes your race bib and race T-shirt. T-shirts will only be guaranteed if registration is received before midnight April 17th, 2026. Race day registration cost is $35 and t-shirts will not be guaranteed, so sign up EARLY! Packet pick-up will be Friday, May 1st between 5-7PM at Merrell's Pizza in Easley, SC!

  Thank you for choosing this race and being a part of encouraging, educating and empowering. Every step makes a huge difference.

  RACE COURSE IS LISTED UNDER PHOTOS

  7.4 km
  100 NW Main Street, Easley, South Carolina, 29642, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

• The 2026 Liberty High School Interact Club Move for a Cause 5K [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 02, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Come out, dress like a banana, get a free Dri-Fit shirt, and walk/run for a good cause!

  The 5K is presented by the Liberty High School Interact Club- a high school affiliate of the Easley Rotary Club...

  Come out, dress like a banana, get a free Dri-Fit shirt, and walk/run for a good cause!

  The 5K is presented by the Liberty High School Interact Club- a high school affiliate of the Easley Rotary Club that works to promote service above self and international understanding. The Move for a Cause 5K is a 5K race that will be held at the Pickens County Meals on Wheels Center in Downtown Liberty, SC on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at 9:00 AM. The address for the race is 349 Edgemont Ave, Liberty, SC 29657. This year is a Banana Run! We will have prizes for best "A-peeling" costume so be sure to bring your banana suit! All proceeds will go to Action Against Hunger - an international charity that works to end all hunger across the globe!

  7.9 km
  349 Edgemont Ave, Liberty, South Carolina, 29657, United States
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• Doodle Trail 5k and 15k [doodletrail.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 30, 2026 at 7:15 AM

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  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...

  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.

  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 for the 5k will be available Friday May 30, 2024 from 5-7pm and Sat May 31, 2024 from 6:00-7:30am at the Pickens Trail Head

  Map for 5k

  The 15k will start in Easley at 7:15am. There is a 1 hour and 45 minute cut-off for this challenge. This race starts in front of the Easley Police Department. Unfortunately, there will not be complimentary shuttle service this year. This is a change from previous years. Due to this change, there will be packet pickup at the race start in Easley on race morning for the 15k only. You can NOT pickup 15k packets in Pickens on race morning. They must be picked up in Easley

  Packet pick-up will be available Friday May 30, 2025 from 5-7pm at the Pickens Doodle Park Trailhead for both races. On race morning, Sat May 31, 2025 packet pickup will be available from 6:00-7:00am at the race starting line in front of the Law Enforcement Center 220 NW Main St, Easley, SC which is the Starting Line for the race. All of the 15k bibs and tee shirts will be at the starting line in Easley on race morning.

  Map for 15k

  Remember, you must register by Thursday May 22 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.

  Please take note of the changes for packet pickup

  This will be the final race of The Pickens County 5k Race Series. Series awards will be handed out at the conclusion of the race.

  6.3 km
  415 E. Cedar Rock St, Pickens, South Carolina, 29671, United States
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  5k 15k Run Trail