1 swimming event in Asheville, North Carolina

Run the JCC's Falafel 5K or Participate in the "Splash+Dash"!

Date: Sunday, April 26th, 2026

Location: 40 Clyde Street (field next to JCC Pool)

Online registration closes at 9pm Thursday, April 23rd.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION:

Splash + Dash on-site registration and packet pick up starts at 6:30am at the JCC pool reception desk

5k on-site registration and packet pick up start at 7:30am at the pavilion across from the pool

Early bird packet pick up Friday (4/24) from 7am-4pm and Saturday morning (4/25) from 9:30-12:00 at the JCC pool reception desk.

Splash portion starts at 7:00am at the JCC Pool

1k Kids' run starts at 8:00am at the pavilion

5k run starts at 8:30am at the pavilion

Falafel 5K

• Proceeds support the JCC's programs and lifelong learning opportunities.

• Run our official course and compete for prizes OR run your own course in the Virtual 5K.

• Virtual 5K participants can run a course of their choosing, log their time on the JCC website, and submit.

Prizes for:

• Top 3 overall (men & women)

• First place stroller runners (men & women)

• First place dog/human teams (men & women)

• First place in each 10-year age group (men & women)

Splash + Dash

• 3rd annual event! Limited spots available.

• Choose between a 200-yard (short) or 800-yard (long) swim, then head straight to the Falafel 5K Dash.

• We’ll track your swim & run times, but transition time won't count.

Youth 1K Run

A fun, exciting event for young runners!

Extras & Perks

• Each participant gets a FREE falafel sandwich from Smokee's Pizza

• We will have Runaway Café on site selling coffee and baked goods starting at 6:45am. https://www.facebook.com/p/Runaway-Caf%C3%A9-61562229271533/

• Participants are invited to a private pool party following the race at the AJCC Aquatics Center.

• One aid station will be available just after the first mile.

Come out, enjoy the beautiful spring weather while supporting the Asheville JCC! 🌞