Dogwood-Azalea Festival 5k
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Event overview
The Dogwood-Azalea Festival 5k takes place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Charleston, Missouri. The event starts and finishes at Rolwing Park - Scout Cabin near the corner of E. Cypress St and Stark St. It is held during Charleston’s Dogwood Azalea Festival. Online and mail-in pre-registration is available through April 17; pre-registration fee is $30 and race day registration is $35. T-shirt guarantee requires registration by March 30. Race day payments are cash or check only.
Race distances
- Toddler Run - one block
- Youth Run - approximately 1/3 mile
- 5k Run - 5 km
Course and support
The 5k is a USATF certified course (MO20001DG). The route is mostly flat and follows local streets including E Cypress, Main St, Byrd Avenue, S Virginia, E Commercial, 13th St, Warde Rd, and S Gilmore. Police officers will be at many intersections and coned lanes will be used on several streets. A water station is located about 1.75 miles into the race near E Commercial St and N Virginia St. Restrooms are available at the park.
Awards and records
Trophies are awarded to overall male and female finishers. Awards are given to the top three in each age group and to youngest finishers and first local finishers. A cash prize of $500 is offered to any individual who breaks a gender course record. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
