Chestnut Chase

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.

The Let Your Light Shine 5K is a fundraising walk or run and for the first time will be held on a Saturday morning. It will be timed by Finish Well Timing. This will be Western Carolina Rescue Ministries' 8th annual 5k race to raise funds and spread awareness of the ministry’s community impact. This event will take place on Saturday August 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Asheville’s Carrier Park, and all proceeds from this event will directly benefit WCRM.

As we embark on another year of service and outreach, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. This year, we want to include you in playing an even greater role in our ministry. We will be pursuing funding for the need of life transformation across all our programs.

This event is one of the Ministry’s most significant opportunities to raise funds in support of our community and these funds will be directly used to break the cycles of homelessness and addiction in our region. For the past 46 years, WCRM has been serving the homeless community of Asheville providing rescue, recovery, and restoration to people in crisis. We care for our clients with dignity, providing help, hope, and opportunity for our ministry participants to reengage in society. Whether it’s a hot meal, a warm shelter, or recovery from addiction, our compassion shines on everyone we meet.

Packet Pick Up under the Pavilion starts at 8:00 am