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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! 🌞
The Chamber Challenge is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses in the Asheville area. Encourage your co-workers, family and friends to participate. Whether you walk every step or sprint to the finish, we know you’re up to the challenge! Join in virtually or sign up for the in-person event on May 1st.
IF YOU ARE REGISTERING A LARGE GROUP (25+ participants): Please reach out to Sydney Lyons at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce ([email protected])
PLEASE NOTE: The free shirt deadline is April 12th at midnight!
Questions regarding the event? Please check out the Frequently Asked Questions page on the Asheville Chamber Challenge website, HERE.
Interested in receiving event notifications? Please text cc5k to 828-827-5332 to receive notifications about the Chamber Challenge. You may opt out at any time.
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
One of the greatest destination half marathons in North Carolina! Asheville is truly an American treasure and a running destination with great shopping and world-class beer, arts, and dining. Runners will want to sample the many unique breweries, bars and clubs that the city has to offer! Asheville is one of America's most picturesque cities with beautiful homes, mountains and attractions bordering the Blue Ridge Parkway!
The 13th Annual Asheville Half Marathon - 10k - 5K begins and ends in Pack Square on August 29, 2026. Starting at 7AM, this course covers some of the best parts of Asheville. It runs through the Brewery District, then tours the Arts District, and then follows the French Broad River as you head up north to Beaver Lake. After Beaver Lake you will head past the Grove Park Country Club, then towards Weaver Park, and next to UNCA campus. Runners will then take Broadway Street back to downtown. Participants will LOVE the challenge of running or walking the hills in Asheville.
Participants love the challenge of racing through the hills of Asheville at the end of August, one of the best times to visit with great weather, amazing views and beautiful fall colors filling the city. Yes, that's right...there are hills here. Ha!
The Asheville Half Marathon will be capped at 2500 participants for the 2026 event. There will be NO RACE DAY Registration so be sure to sign up early! ALL registration ends August 28, 2026.
If you're a runner, this is the one to run!
Race Start Times:
The Asheville Half Marathon & 10K, starts and finishes at Pack Square 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801
Saturday, August 29, 2026
7:00 AM – HALF MARATHON & 10K
7:05 AM - 5K
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM AWARDS CEREMONY
Start/Finish:
Runners and walkers start at 7:00 AM at Pack Square. You will start and finish uphill...ugh! We ask everyone to be near the Start Line by 6:45 AM. You must wear your Bib Number to be allowed on the race course. DO NOT STOP AT FINISH LINE - KEEP MOVING ONTO PACK SQUARE PARK!
Finish Festival will be in Pack Square Park from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon. Join us for entertainment, vendors, food, refreshments and fun to be had by all!
BRING YOUR OWN WATER TO THE START. We will have water bottles for you AFTER the race.
What do I get for participating?
Besides running in one of the most beautiful places on the East Coast;
Running Tech Shirt (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K)
Custom Bibs with your name on it (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K) - must sign up before August 1st
Incredible Finisher Medals (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K)
Live Music Entertainment
PACKET PICK UP:
Friday, August 28th, 2026; 2:00PM – 7:00PM
Asheville Brewing Company
77 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
For more information on Packet Pick Up, click HERE
WILL CALL PACKET PICK UP (for those who purchased it only)
Race Day - 6:00am-6:45am
*Located at the Red-ish Asheville Half Marathon Tent in the grass at Pack Square Park.
COURSE:
The 13.1 Asheville Half Marathon and 10K begins and ends in Pack Square and runs through the streets of Asheville and along the French Broad River. Participants will LOVE the challenge of running or walking the hills in Asheville. If you're a runner, this is the one to run!
Half Marathon Course
COURSE
PACERS:
We are currently looking into getting pacers together. The pace groups will be 1:35, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, and 2:45. You do not need to sign up for a group, just show up to the start line and look for the pacer signs. If you are interested in being a Pacer, please email Ginna at [email protected]
TIMING:
We have partnered with SVE Timing Services to time this year’s event using RM Timing Systems. All Half Marathon and 10K participants will be timed and will receive their disposable timing tag during packet pick up. If you have questions with results, please email [email protected]
T-SHIRTS:
Every participant will be guaranteed a runners tech shirt that signed up before August 1st. You will have a choice between a men’s or women’s cut shirt. Shirts are ordered based on the sizes indicated during online registration.
NO SWITCHING SIZES – NO EXCEPTIONS!
VIRTUAL RUNNER:
Couldn’t get into the race this year or you couldn’t make it to the race? Maybe the time limit for the course closure is an issue for you. We have you covered…VIRTUAL RUNNER! See Details HERE
DIVISIONS:
Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
AWARDS:
We want to support the local businesses for awards. Top 3 Males and Females Overall in all 3 races will receive awards. Top 1 Male and Females in all divisions for the half, 10K, and 5k will receive awards. Award gift certificates courtesy of Jus' Running and Fleet Feet - Asheville
Claiming Awards:
Awards will be given and called out during the awards ceremony around 10am. We do NOT ship unclaimed awards.
NOTE: Sisu Events reserves the right to add/delete categories and awards prior to race based on participation.
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS:
Registration fees are non-refundable. Event registrations are non-transferable between individuals, events, or years. There will be no deferrals. You will be able to transfer into the Virtual Event up until August 10th, 2026.
TIME LIMITS:
There is a 3:00 hour time limit in the Half Marathon and a 1:45 time limit in the 10K. In order to comply with the agreement with the City of Asheville, streets comprising the route must be reopened to vehicular traffic on a set schedule. If you feel unsafe or the police have to leave their post for an emergency, you will be allowed to run on the sidewalks to finish. Use your own judgement and be safe.
DOGS AND STROLLERS:
While we LOVE dogs and LOVE kids, for your safety Dogs and Strollers will NOT be allowed for this event.
MEDICAL/FIRST AID:
Should you need medical attention at the finish line, let a volunteer know and you’ll be escorted to the ambulance located very close to the finish line. Announcements can always be made at the DJ booth as well. Any life threatening problems should call 911.
WATER STOPS/PORTOS:
Water and portos will be provided throughout the run roughly every 2 miles.
We will provide a water bottle at the finish line AFTER the race. DO NOT get a water bottle before the race or there will not be any available to the rest of the runners.
Portos will be set up in Pack Square Park at the start/finish area.
WEATHER POLICY:
Races are held, rain or shine, unless Sisu Events determines that conditions are too dangerous. This will be based on a prudent decision made on race weekend or race day by Sisu Events and local law enforcement officials. If the race is canceled due to inclement weather, there will be neither refunds nor transfers. This position is consistent with USA Track & Field recommendations and with the protocol of sharing the risks associated with the sport of running. In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, Sisu Events reserves the right to alter, cancel or eliminate any/all portions of the race.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION:
Many hotels are in walking distance and/or offer shuttles to and from downtown Asheville. The beginning of the race is steps from Pack Square.
Downtown Parking Information
POST RACE EXPO:
DO NOT STOP AT FINISH LINE - KEEP MOVING ONTO PACK SQUARE PARK!
Finish Festival will be in Pack Square Park from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon. Join us for entertainment, vendors, food (pre-packaged food for sanitary purposes), refreshments and fun to be had by all!
ENTERTAINMENT:
We are excited to have LIVE music at the Start and Finish line to energize the runners and maintain the fun!
Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k!
Included in registration fee
Technical t-shirt
Custom race bib
Finisher medal
Post race beverage
Chip timed race
Half Marathon starts at 7:30am
5k starts at 7:45am
3 hour limit for the Half Marathon course aid.
We will still time runners until everyone is finished but course aid will stops at 10:30am
1 hour time limit for the 5k course aid.
Both the Half Marathon and 5k courses USATF Certified.
Run Virtually!
Can’t make our race but want the swag? No worries, run a half marathon distance or a 5k distance on your own terms.
Register for the virtual option for the distance you want to run. Race t-shirts, bibs and finisher medal will be mailed the week after the race.
You do not need to send up your results.
Virtual runners are not eligible for age group or top awards.
Group Discounts!
Register 5 or more people at the same time, in the same transaction and recieve 10% off registration.
Mix and match 5k, Half or Virtual runners.
You must register together to receive the discount.
Wicked Weed's Funkatorium | Downtown Asheville
October 31, 2026| 5k Start 9AM | Creepy Crawly Climb 8:40AM
Get into the Halloween spirit with the Wicked Spooky 5k & the Creepy Crawly Climb on Saturday, October 31, 2026! This race starts and finishes at Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium on the South Slope of Downtown Asheville.
Raise your spirits (pun intended) with your choice of a delicious Wicked Weed craft beer (21+) OR an N/A beverage! Also included in 5k race registration are: a Finisher Medal, Long Sleeve Race Shirt, Donation to MountainTrue, & Chip Timing.
Show off your most creative, terrifying, or quirky costume for a chance to win great prizes. Whether you’re a spooky monster, a mystical creature, or a pop culture icon, this is your chance to shine!
New in 2026 We’ve added a kid’s Creepy Crawly Climb! The climb starts/finishes in the same location as the 5k on Coxe Avenue. The course goes up to the intersection of Coxe & Hillard (closed to traffic) and back down. It’s approximately .25 mile.
Creepy Crawler registration is a flat fee of $10 and receive a Finisher medal. You can add on a race shirt for $20 during check out. Parents are allowed to run with their kiddo's!
2026 Long Sleeve Race Shirt & Finisher Medal
Included in 5k registration
Can't make it to race day but still want the swag? Virtual options available! We'll mail the race shirt, medal, and bib to you after the event. US shipping only.
This race proudly supports MountainTrue! MountainTrue champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities in the Southern Blue Ridge. A portion of race proceeds will be donated to MountainTrue.
Strollers are welcome! Dogs are welcome at the brewery (outside on the patio or beer garden) but are not allowed to join runners during the race.
*For safety purposes, and in compliance with our race insurance, we do not allow dogs or any other animals to run with participants at our events. Service animals will be allowed with prior approval (more than 5 days ahead of race day send request to [email protected]) and supporting documentation. Running with your animal will result in disqualification from award categories and timing results.
The New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half returns in 2027, celebrating 15 years with a course that highlights the city’s best—historic neighborhoods, lively downtown streets, the colorful River Arts District, and scenic miles along the French Broad River Greenway.
The half and the marathon are both USATF certified, and the marathon remains a Boston-qualifying event.
Half Marathon Certification Number: NC26001DF
Marathon Certification Number: NC26002DF
City of Asheville Permit Pending
Course is subject to change
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