The 49th Azalea Trail Run is Saturday, March 27, 2027, from Mardi Gras Park. 10K or 5K entry is $20 for adults through Dec. 1. Start times, packets, rules.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from the race’s own site, azaleatrailrun.org, run by the Port City Pacers.

The 49th Azalea Trail Run is Saturday, March 27, 2027, in downtown Mobile. Runners choose a 10K, a 5K or a 2K fun run on what the organizers call “the oak lined streets of Mobile,” starting and finishing beside Mardi Gras Park. The Port City Pacers running club organizes the race, and PNC Bank presents it. Registration for 2027 is open on the race site.

Know before you go

  • Date: Sat. March 27, 2027
  • Starts: 10K at 8 a.m., 5K at 8:20 a.m., 2K fun run at 9:30 a.m.
  • Cheapest entry: $20 adult, $15 youth for the 10K or 5K through Dec. 1, 2026
  • Race-day sign-up: 6 to 7 a.m. at Mardi Gras Park for the 10K and 5K
  • Questions: 251-473-7223 or registration@azaleatrailrun.org

Race day schedule

From the race’s 2027 schedule:

Time What Where
6 to 7 a.m. 10K and 5K late registration Mardi Gras Park
6 to 9 a.m. Packet pickup and fun run registration Mardi Gras Park
7:45 a.m. Opening ceremonies Mardi Gras Park
7:55 a.m. 10K wheelchair start Government and Royal streets
8 a.m. 10K start Government and Royal streets
8:20 a.m. 5K start Government and Joachim streets
8:30 a.m. Post-race food and drinks Mardi Gras Park
9:30 a.m. 2K fun run start
10 a.m. Awards Mardi Gras Park
11 a.m. Post-race party closes

The finish line is on Royal Street, on the east side of Mardi Gras Park, the race’s FAQ says. The 10K and 5K have a 2.5-hour time limit. Course maps are on the race site for the 10K, 5K and fun run.

Entry fees

From the race’s fees and deadlines page. Youth means 15 and under.

Registered by Adult 10K or 5K Adult 2K Youth 10K or 5K Youth 2K
Dec. 1, 2026 $20 $15 $15 $10
March 1, 2027 $25 $20 $20 $15
March 25, 2027 $30 $25 $25 $15

Register online through the race site, or mail the paper entry form with a check to Azalea Trail Run, P.O. Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660. There are no refunds, and the organizers ask runners not to hand their bib to someone else.

Packet pickup

  • Friday, March 26: noon to 6 p.m. at the Port City Pacers office, 358 Morgan Ave. In-person registration is also open.
  • Race day: 6 to 9 a.m. at Mardi Gras Park.
  • Picking up for more than four people? Email the names, ages and genders to registration@azaleatrailrun.org by March 24 and the packets will be grouped for Friday (race packets page).

What to know

  • No strollers, pets, bikes, skates or scooters on the 10K and 5K courses. Wheelchair athletes, assisted athletes and guide cyclists are the exceptions.
  • Headphones: the organizers ask runners not to wear them so they can hear race and emergency staff.
  • Water: the 10K has four aid stations with water, electrolytes and portable toilets; the 5K has two, near miles 1 and 2.
  • Parking: the race says there is lot, street and garage parking close to Mardi Gras Park, with hotels within walking distance (directions).
  • Results are usually posted the same day on the race site, which keeps results back to 1996.
  • Old shoes: the race collects gently used running shoes at packet pickup and at the start and finish area for the Many More Miles program.

Spectators can watch from Mardi Gras Park, where the finish, the post-race party and the awards are. The park is at 109 Government St. See our walking and biking trails guide for places to train, and things to do in Mobile this month for more events.

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2027 Azalea Trail Run?

Saturday, March 27, 2027, in downtown Mobile. The 10K starts at 8 a.m. at Government and Royal streets, the 5K at 8:20 a.m. and the 2K fun run at 9:30 a.m.

How much does the Azalea Trail Run cost?

Through Dec. 1, 2026, the 10K or 5K is $20 for adults and $15 for ages 15 and under; the 2K is $15 and $10. Fees rise to $25 on Dec. 2 and $30 on March 2 for the adult 10K or 5K.

Can I register for the Azalea Trail Run on race day?

Yes. Late registration for the 10K and 5K runs 6 to 7 a.m. at Mardi Gras Park, and fun run sign-up runs until 9 a.m. You must be registered by 7 a.m. to be eligible for awards.

Can I push a stroller or bring my dog in the Azalea Trail Run?

No. Strollers, bikes, skates, scooters and pets are not allowed on the 10K and 5K courses. Wheelchair athletes start the 10K at 7:55 a.m.

Where do I pick up my Azalea Trail Run packet?

Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, March 26, at the Port City Pacers office, 358 Morgan Ave., or 6 to 9 a.m. on race day at Mardi Gras Park.