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Here's our collection of the best 5k races in and around Asheville, North Carolina. We also have a great, curated list of Half Marathons, 10k, 8k, and relay races.
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2025 Independence Day 5k

Pack Square 80 court plaza, Asheville, NC, United States

2025 INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K  Start your 4th of July off with a BANG! Friday, July 4th 2025 Fun, fast and flat courses. Bring your family & friends to join us […]

2025 Waynesville Rec Jam 5k

Waynesville Recreation Center 550 Vance Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

2025 WAYNESVILLE REC JAM 5k CELEBRATE WANYESVILLE PARKS & RECREATION WITH THE REC JAM 5k! Saturday September 13th 2025 Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Waynesville Parks & Recreation with the […]

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2025 Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K

Hi-Wire Beer Garden 284 Lyman St, Asheville, NC, United States

2025 OKTOBERFEST HALF MARATHON & 5K A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO START FALL IN ASHEVILLE, NC Saturday September 27th 2025  Indulge in a delightful celebration of craft beer and running at […]

Canceled 2025 Soar Eagle 5k

Academy at SOAR 112 Virginia Ave Bldg B, Waynesville, NC, United States

2025 SOAR EAGLE 5k SUPPORT THE SOAR ACADEMY IN WAYNESVILLE, NC EVENT IS CURRENTLY CANCELLED Saturday October 4th 2025 Run through beautiful Waynesville neighborhoods, surrounded by mountain views during peak […]

2025 Wicked Spooky 5k

Wicked Weed Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

2025 WICKED SPOOKY 5k GET INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT WITH THE WICKED SPOOKY 5k Saturday, October 25th, 2025 This race starts and finishes at Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium on the South […]

2025 Bear Country 5k & 10k

Oskar Blues Brevard Brewery & Taproom 342 Mountain Industrial Dr, Brewvard, NC, United States

2025 BEAR COUNTRY 5k & 10k Saturday November 15th 2025 Brevard NC The Bear Country 5k & 10k are family friendly courses in the beautiful mountain town of Brevard, NC. […]

2025 Fall Girls on the Run 5k

Tanger Outlets Asheville NC 800 brevard rd, Asheville, NC, United States

2025 FALL GIRLS ON THE RUN 5k Confidence through Accomplishment Sunday, November 23 2025 Each season comes to an end with a celebratory Girls on the Run 5K. This 2025 […]

2025 Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k

Black Mountain Parks and Recreation 304 Black Mountain Ave, Black Mountain, NC, United States

2025 BLACK MOUNTAIN TURKEY TROT 5k GET READY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE THANKSGIVING MORNING Thursday, November 27th, 2025 Get ready for an unforgettable Thanksgiving morning at Black Mountain's inaugural Turkey Trot! […]

2025 Sock It To Me Santa 5k

Asheville Middle School 211 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

2025 SOCK IT TO ME SANTA 5k COME GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT IN ASHEVILLE, NC Saturday December 13th 2025 Get in the holiday spirit and come run this fun […]

2026 Asheville Hot Chocolate Races

Isaac Dickson Elementary School 125 Hill St, Asheville, NC, United States

2026 ASHEVILLE HOT CHOCOLATE RACES Celebrating 18 years of running in 2026! Saturday January 24th 2026 The Asheville Hot Chocolate races has been the highlight of Western North Carolina’s winter […]

2026 Lake James Races Half Marathon, 7 Miler & 5k

Fonta Flora Brewery Whippoorwill Farm 6751 NC-126, Nebo, NC, United States

2026 LAKE JAMES RACES Half Marathon, 7 Miler & 5k April 11 & 12, 2026 | Nebo, NC The Lake James Half Marathon, 7 Miler & 5k races start and […]

2026 Biltmore Kiwanis 15k/5k Classic Races

Biltmore Estate - Antler Village 225 Winery Rd, Asheville, NC, United States

2026 Biltmore Kiwanis 15k/5k Classic Races Asheville, North Carolina Sunday, May 17th 2026 We are excited to get back to running on the idyllic Biltmore Estate! This race, benefiting the […]