
From the Organizer
AnMed Cannon is proud to announce they will be hosting a 5K run/walk at the AnMed Pavilion at the Pickens Doodle Park. This will be a community event you won't want to miss. This event is more than just a race. There will be a health fair sponsored by the AnMed Cannon Foundation focusing on healthy lifestyles.
The 5K will be held on a certified course, and overall and age group awards will be handed out following the race. All participants will receive finisher medals.
The 5K race will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. Award ceremony should be around 10:15 a.m. 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.
Packet Pick-up will be under the shelter at the Doodle Park in Pickens on Friday 9/25/26 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and race morning from 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
All runners who register by 9/2/26 will receive a t-shirt. After 9/2/26 t-shirts will not be available. T-shirts must be picked up at packet pickup.
Parking is available on E. Cedar Rock St and at City Works on Railroad St.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pickens, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,080 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 96 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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AnMed Cannon's Fall For Health 5K
Sep 26, 2026