We can’t wait to see you at the 2026 Annual Azalea Classic!
Saturday May 2, 2026
8:30 AM - 1 Mile Challenge Run (starting line at Queens Chapel and Clagett Rd.)
8:30 AM - 1K Val Creighton Family Fun Run (starting line at Queens Chapel and Underwood, at UPES)
9:00 AM - 5K Azalea Classic (starting line at Queens Chapel and Sheridan St.)
Plan to arrive to University Park Elementary School by 8:15 AM on race day for warm-up, and be aware that road closures will start around the race route at that time as well.
FEES AND DEADLINES
Online Registration via RunSignUp:
5K registration - $30 until April 12; the registration fee goes up as race day approaches!
1 Mile registration - $15
1K registration - $15
PACKET PICK-UP:
Packet pick-up will be held at:
University Park Elementary School: 4315 Underwood Street, University Park, MD 20782
Fri. May 1 from 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM (we will be handing out shirts to UPES students ONLY from 12:00 PM until 2:00: PM)
Sat. May 2 (race day!) from 7:00 - 8:00 AM
You are allowed to pick up another runner’s packet (and t-shirt) if you know their full name.
Bringing the email with your bib number (which will be sent out the week of the race) will speed up pick-up.
