Dogwood-Azalea Festival 5k
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Dogwood-Azalea Festival 5k - Charleston, MO
The Dogwood-Azalea Festival 5k is held in Charleston, Missouri, with the start and finish located at the Scout Cabin in Rolwing Park. The 5k is run on a USATF certified course (MO20001DG). The route is well marked, with police at many intersections and coned lanes on several streets. A water station is placed about 1.75 miles into the race near E Commercial St and N Virginia St. Restrooms are available at the park. Spectators line the route during the festival.
Three separate running events are offered:
- Toddler Run - one block; race day registration only, $5
- Youth Run - approximately 1/3 mile; race day registration only, $5
- 5k Run - preregistration and race day options
Pre-registration and fee details: online and mail-in pre-registration is $30 with guaranteed shirts for registrations received by March 30; online registration remains open through April 17 with shirts available first come first serve after March 30. Race day registration is $35 for the 5k. On race day the organizer accepts cash and check only; debit and credit cards are not accepted.
Awards include trophies for overall male and female finishers and awards for the top three in each age group (age groups range from 0-6 through 80+). Course record times are listed as male 14:33 (1986) and female 16:47 (1988). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
