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 is open!
Splash portion starts at...
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 is open!
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
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Proceeds support the JCC's programs and lifelong learning opportunities.
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Run our official course and compete for prizes OR run your own course in the Virtual 5K.
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Virtual 5K participants can run a course of their choosing, log their time on the JCC website, and submit.
Prizes for:
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Top 3 overall (men & women)
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First place stroller runners (men & women)
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First place dog/human teams (men & women)
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First place in each 10-year age group (men & women)
Splash + Dash
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3rd annual event! Limited spots available.
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Choose between a 200-yard (short) or 800-yard (long) swim, then head straight to the Falafel 5K Dash.
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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
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Each participant gets a FREE falafel sandwich from Smokee's Pizza
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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/
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Participants are invited to a private pool party following the race at the AJCC Aquatics Center.
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One aid station will be available just after the first mile.
Come out, enjoy the beautiful spring weather while supporting the Asheville JCC! 🌞