7 walking events in Asheville, North Carolina
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
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Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
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Bundle Up & Hit the Ground Running!
The Jones Elementary School Family Teacher Organization is thrilled to announce an exciting new winter tradition for our community! Join us for a spirited running event to brighten the cold mountain winter and bring neighbors together.
Mark your calendars for February 28th, 2026, when we'll host our inaugural winter race through the beautiful North Asheville neighborhood. Whether you're a seasoned runner looking for a challenge or a family wanting to enjoy some fresh mountain air together, we have options for everyone.
Race Options:
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8K Run – Perfect for runners seeking a moderate challenge through our scenic neighborhood streets. Chip timed.
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1 Mile Fun Run – Ideal for families, kids, and walkers of all fitness levels. Chip timed.
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Sprinkle Dash Fun Run - Untimed fun run for the kids. 12 and under.
This event is more than just a race—it's an opportunity to support our school, strengthen community bonds, and enjoy the crisp winter beauty of our mountain town. All proceeds will benefit Jones Elementary School programs and initiatives that directly impact our students.
More details about registration, race routes, and event day festivities will be announced soon. We can't wait to see you at the starting line as we launch this exciting new Jones Elementary tradition!
Group Discounts:
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Gather a group of 4 or more for the 8k only.
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Register in the same transaction.
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Get 15% off all registrations.
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Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Race Day - Saturday, March 14
Fun Run-8:00; 5K-8:30 AM
Welcome to the 19th edition of the Asheville Catholic School Shamrock 5K/Fun Run. This beloved event returns on Saturday, March 14 to benefit the O’Brien and William Edward Giibbs Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Registration
Registration for the 2025 Shamrock 5K/Fun Run will begin on Monday, December 1.
The 5K is capped at 650 total participants and we anticipate a sell-out so we encourage everyone to register early.
Entry Fees
December 1, 2024-January 31, 2025: 5K-35; Fun Run-$20
February 1-28: 5K-$40; Fun Run-$20
March 1 thru race day: 5K-45; Fun Run-$20
Packet Pickup
Friday, March 13 – 2:00-6:00 PM – ACS Common Area
Saturday, March 14 - ACS Common Area
Fun Run: 7:00-7:45 AM
5K: 7:00-8:15 AM (No registrations will be accepted after 8:15 AM)
You may pick up for others, but you will be asked for their date of birth and may be asked to sign for their packet. Once a packet leaves our hands, it is your responsibility.
Course(s)
All races start and finish at Asheville Catholic School off Beaverdam Road in North Asheville.
The 5K course will remain the same as the past five years, offering a fun and challenging run in the neighborhoods of North Asheville.
5K Course Map 5K Cue Sheet
There will be one water station at the top of the Rose Garden on Griffing Avenue.
The Fun Run course is approximately .4-miles and takes the runners up and back from St. Eugene’s Catholic Church on Culvern Street, which is closed to traffic during the event.
Volunteers will be stationed at each turn and there will be signs marking every turn. Police officers will stationed at key intersections.
We ask you to stay to the right side of the road, run alone and stay on sidewalks whenever possible.
Additional Information
Stuff
All 5K runners and Fun Run participants will receive a custom race shirt. Fun Runners will also receive a fun prize at the finish line.
Shirts will be ordered on or around February 24 so anyone registering after that date may not receive a shirt and/or in the size they prefer.
Bag Drop
We will once again offer a Bag Drop service for anyone wishing to have us store their bag during the race. Simply bring a SMALL bag with the Bag Check stub on your bib attached and leave it with the volunteers in the classroom adjacent to the Common Area and marked with a green Bag Drop flag. We will have safety pins for you to attach your stub with. After the race, show your race number and our volunteers will give you your bag.
Costumes
Coming Soon!
Donations
If you would like to make a separate donation to the O’Brien and William Edward Gibbs Memorial Scholarship Fund, please click HERE to see your options for giving.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed at Asheville Catholic School during the event. We love dogs but this is not the place for them, either for runners or your supporters. Those that do will be asked to remove them.
Post Race
Bottled water and snacks will be near the finish line. [We are grateful to return our amazing food from our ACS Hispanic families, which you will find with other snacks inside the gym.]
Adults 21 years and older may receive one beer from Sugar Creek Brewing in Charlotte. If you are used to getting carded or look younger than 21 years old, please be prepared to present your ID. Use the Glory Hound Events stub on your race bib to receive your beer.
Awards
The 5K ceremony will at approximately 9:45 AM inside the gymnasium. If you cannot stay for the awards ceremony, please make arrangements for someone to pick up yours as they will not be mailed. You may pick it up at the ACS office the week of after the event.
5K
Special prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female and top three masters (40 & Over) male and female.
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups:
6 & Under, 7-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75 & Over
Timing
The 5K race will utilize chip timing. The chips are attached to the back of your race bib so don’t crinkle them. Please wear your bib on the front of your clothing so we can see it at the finish line.
Parking
Limited parking is available at the Asheville Catholic School. Parking is also available at the following locations:
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St. Eugene Catholic Church (Culvern Street just past the school - Road closes at 7:45 AM)
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Former Steinmart parking lot across Merrimon Avenue.
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Jones Elementary School – enter from either Kimberly Avenue or Jones School Road
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Asbury United Methodist Church on Merrimon Avenue – parking lot and street parking
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Grace Episcopal Church – Upper and lower parking areas closest to Ottari Road
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Surrounding neighborhood side streets
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Note: Please hide your valuables. None of these properties are responsible for stolen items or damage to your vehicles
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Please do not park in the North Asheville Animal Hospital parking lot across from the school on Beaverdam as they are open for business that morning.
Cancellations/Transfers
The Asheville Catholic School has a NO REFUND/NO DEFERRAL policy.
Transfers
To transfer your registration to another person please log into Race Roster and select Transfer where prompted. All transfers must be completed by Thursday, March 12 at 9:00 PM EST.
This is the only way transfers or the selling of bibs between participants will be allowed. Anyone who is discovered to have purchased or accepted another person’s bib without submitting this form will be disqualified and banned from future races.
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Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
The 9th Annual Woodfin 5K will start Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
Your Registration and Donations will make a real difference for the children we are educating at our terrific neighborhood school, Woodfin Elementary. Since 2014, the Read - Write - Run event has raised more than $80,000 to support classrooms from Kindergarten through Grade 4.
The 5K run/walk is hosted by the Woodfin Elementary School with support and coordination from the Woodfin Elementary School PTO, the Town of Woodfin, YMCA of WNC, New Life Community Church, Reynolds Mountain Homeowners Association, and many other fine community friends, sponsors, and volunteers.
Schedule:
Friday, April 24th
3:00pm-6:00pm - Packet Pickup @ Woodfin Elementary School
Saturday, April 25th
7:30am-9:00am - Onsite Packet Pickup @ Woodfin Elementary School
9:00am - 5k Start Time
Registration:
Thru 1/28/2026 - $25
1/29/2026-3/30/2026 - $28
3/31/2026-4/24/2026 - $32
4/25/2026(Race Day) - $36
*Children 11 and Under race for free, but must register online!
^All entries include a custom race t-shirt BUT we cannot guarantee a t-shirt or one in your size if you register after April 11th!
Age Groups:
Top 3 Male/Female Overall
Top Masters [40+] Male/Female (1st, 2nd, & 3rd))
Top 3 Male/Female in the following age groups:
1-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75+
Not Running? Volunteer!
If you can't or don't want to join the race as a runner this year, consider getting in on the action by being a volunteer. Sign up HERE!
Sponsorships!
If you would like to be a Corporate Sponsor of the race, please contact us at [email protected]. We have several different levels of sponsorship packages available.
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Fri, May 01, 2026 at 4:00 PMSee full details
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.
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Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Welcome to the third Haw Creek Hustle in the amazing Haw Creek community in East Asheville and hosted by the Haw Creek Community Association. We hope you will join us for a morning of walking, running and community. The event features a 5K and Fun Run, all based at Charlie Bullman Park. All proceeds from the event benefit Haw Creek Community Association projects and the restoration of Charlie Bullman Park by the Western North Carolina Youth Sports Association.
Race Day - Saturday, May 16
Charlie Bullman Park - Haw Creek - Asheville,NC
Fun Run-8:30; 5K-9:00 AM
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Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
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
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Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
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;
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Running Tech Shirt (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K)
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Custom Bibs with your name on it (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K) - must sign up before August 1st
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Incredible Finisher Medals (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K)
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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!
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Local Clubs & Organizations
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Club
USA Swimming Club. Safe Sport Recognized. 85 members.
[email protected] +1 828-785-5036 -
Club
USA Swimming Club. Safe Sport Recognized. 32 members.
[email protected] +1 828-400-3543 -
Club
USA Swimming Club. 26 members.
[email protected] +1 828-273-3879 -
Club
USA Swimming Club. 113 members.
[email protected] +1 828-209-9616