Cancer Active Trail Race

Bring your friends and family! Join us for a fundraising 5K supporting Charles D. Owen High School Cross Country as well as the Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth, and Families.

The event will kick off with a multi-terrain 5K surrounded by mountain views around the Owen High School campus, beginning and ending in the Owen High School Stadium. Following the 5K will be a 1K Pony Trot Kids Run (ages 10 & under) on the track. T-Shirts will be given to the first 100 registrants (size guaranteed to those who sign up before 5/1)! Additionally, awards will be given to top performers! So come gallop, trot, or just walk and talk - we hope to see you there! Registration ends 5/29 at 11:59pm for both the 5K and Pony Trot!

When: Saturday, May 30, 2026 starting at 9 AM

Where: Gallop 5K and 1K Pony Trot will begin and finish at the Charles D. Owen High School track and stadium

Registration ends 5/29 at 11:59pm for both the 5K and Pony Trot!

Packet Pick Up: Race Day - Saturday May 30, from 8:00 to 8:45 AM at the Charles D. Owen High School track and stadium. Packet will include race bib, as well as a wristband which can be redeemed for T-shirt (if signed up before 5/1).

Parking: Participant parking will be provided in the lower student parking lot, accessible from Lake Eden Rd. Signage will be visible to direct participants to this parking area.

Event Timing: Each participant's race performance time will be posted immediately following the race!

Awards: A medal as well as a gift card from the Mountain Running Store in Black Mountain will be given out to the top three overall male and female finishers.

Additionally, medals will be given to the top overall male and female finishers for the 5K run in the below age categories.

Ages 12 & Under

Ages 13 - 19

Ages 20 - 39

Ages 40 - 54

Ages 55+

BONUS Giveaways: Each participant's bib number will be placed in a drawing for additional prizes to be awarded after the event! Prizes include gift cards from a few of our generous sponsors!

Safety: Due to insurance regulations, roller blades, strollers, bicycles and pets are not allowed on the course.

A Special Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors:

• Three Sheet Design

• AgCare Products

• Mountain Running Company

• Greybeard Realty

Get ready to experience the 5th Annual RAD Half Marathon & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru, where art meets adrenaline in Downtown Asheville, NC!

The RAD Half Marathon & 10K is more than just a race—it’s a high-energy celebration of Asheville’s creative heartbeat. Set in the heart of the River Arts District, this event supports local artists and highlights the vibrant, one-of-a-kind art scene that makes Asheville shine. Every mile helps lift up the makers, dreamers, and doers who bring this community to life.

The RAD Half Marathon and the 10K course are both USATF Sanctioned and Certified.

Permit pending government approval | Race course subject to change

Sanction Number: 155770

Half Marathon Certification Number: NC25009DF

10k Certification Number: NC25010DF

Join us for an unforgettable summer 5k or 10k race, winding through the picturesque rolling hills of the historic Biltmore Forest neighborhood. Celebrating our 4th year for this event.

These scenic Biltmore Forest races promise a memorable experience, all while supporting a great cause—the Kiwanis Club of Asheville. Learn more about the impactful work done by the Kiwanis Club here.

Register for both the Biltmore Forest 5k or 10k AND the Biltmore Kiwanis Classic 5k or 15k and save 10% on registration. Register Here for the Kiwanis Running Series.

Friday July 24:

Early Packet Pick Up at Mountain Running Company, 4 Tunnel Rd S, Asheville 4:30-6pm

Online Registration closes 12pm Friday. No onsite registration, No race day registration.

Saturday July 26:

Event location: Carolina Day School, 1345 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

6:30 am – Packet Pick Up opens

7:30 am – 10k Race Start

7:40 am – 5k Race Start

8:45 am – Awards Begin (tentative)

Awards

Top Awards for 5k/10k

Gift Certificates from Mountain Running Company will be awards to the following as well.

$30 1st place male/female

$25 2nd place male/female

$20 3rd place male/female

Age Group Awards

A special commemorative prize will be awarded to the top three in the following categories.

5k

9 and Under; 10-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80-89; 90 and over.

10k

9 and Under; 10-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80-89; 90 and over.