Black Bear Half Marathon
The Inaugural Black Bear Half Marathon is an in-person, half marathon running event happening near Asheville in Hendersonville, NC on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. There is also a Virtual Half Marathon running option for runners not able to attend the in-person event. The Black Bear Half offers a scenic, mostly flat course along the Oklawaha […]
Cradle to Grave Race
The Cradle To Grave Race offers a 10k and 30k race option, both of which start and end at the Cradle of Forestry’s Forest Discovery Center in Pisgah National Forest. Both length options offer a difficult race with lots of elevation changes. The 10k takes you through the Pink Beds Trail and back to the […]
Tails in Town
Tails in Town is the ultimate day for dog lovers of all ages and a once a year opportunity to celebrate the companionship, joy and unconditional love that our furry friends bring to our lives. The free event features 40 pet friendly vendors, Strut Your Mutt 5k fun walk/run and new 1 mile Scurry, pet […]
Asheville Hot Chocolate Races
Participate in one of the Asheville Hot Chocolate Races and enjoy a steaming cup of cocoa from French Broad Chocolates after completing your race, 5k and 10k are chip timed, 1K Kids Hill Climb and Marshmallow Dash are untimed fun runs for ages 12 and under. For more information. January 25, 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 […]
Trick or Trail and Spooky Sprint 5k and One Mile Fun Run
The only race of its kind in the region, participants will strap on headlamps and light up the night as they duke it out in the dusk. The twists and turns of DuPont’s famous trail system will dare them to push forward, not knowing what bogies and specters might lurk around each corner! The One […]
Cradle to Grave
The Cradle To Grave Race offers a 10k and 30k race option, both of which start and end at the Cradle of Forestry’s Forest Discovery Center in Pisgah National Forest. Both length options offer a difficult race with lots of elevation changes. The 10k takes you through the Pink Beds Trail and back to the […]
Trick or Trail and Spooky Sprint 5k and One Mile Fun Run
The only race of its kind in the region, participants will strap on headlamps and light up the night as they duke it out in the dusk. The twists and turns of DuPont’s famous trail system will dare them to push forward, not knowing what bogies and specters might lurk around each corner! The One […]
Firecracker 5k and Fun Run/Walk – Postponed
For several years the the Firecracker Race has been the kick off event for the July Fourth Festival. Later in the day music, food, dancing, kid fun games, tours, crafts, art and much more fill the cool mountain air in one of the picturesque little towns in Western NC. This year the race will start […]
Canceled: Asheville Marathon and Half
The 8th Annual Asheville Marathon & Half, held on and run entirely on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate, runners will wind through paved and packed dirt roads to see hardwood forest, meadows, gardens, and extraordinary views of the Biltmore House and Estate. This is the original Asheville Marathon and first race of its kind […]
Frostbite Race
The Annual Frostbite Run is back in 2020! Join us for the oldest and largest footrace in Henderson County, a unique winter tradition that has created long-lasting memories for 28 years. The 28th Annual Frostbite 10K & 5K Run & 1-Mile Run/Walk, presented by the Lelia Patterson Center. Both courses provide views of Hutch Mountain […]
