5K

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.

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Events

Today

  • 2026 St Paddy’s Day 5K & Little Leprechaun Dash

    Trailside Brewing 873 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC, United States

    2026 St PADDY'S DAY 5K & LITTLE LEPRECHAUN DASH Celebrate St. Patrick's Day the North Carolina Way Saturday March 14th 2026 Start a new family St. Paddy’s Day tradition with […]

  • 2026 Lake James Races 7 Miler & 5k

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

    2026 LAKE JAMES RACES 7 Miler & 5k April 4, 2026 | Fonta Flora Whippoorwill Farm | Nebo, NC The Lake James 7 Miler & 5k races start and finish […]

  • Website banner for the girls on the run 5k

    2026 Girls on the Run 5k

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

    2026 GIRLS ON THE RUN 5k Confidence through Accomplishment Sunday, May 3 2026 Each season comes to an end with a celebratory Girls on the Run 5K. This 2026 Girls […]

  • Logo for the 2024 Biltmore Kiwanis Classic 15k and house

    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 […]

  • 2026 Beer City Relay & 5k

    New Belgium Brewing Company 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, United States

    2026 BEER CITY RELAY & 5K COME CELEBRATE ONE OF AMERICAS MOST SUSTAINABLE BREWERIES Saturday May 23rd 2026 Pull together a team of four, a team of two or run […]

  • 2026 Summer Session 10k & 5k

    Trailside Brewing 873 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC, United States

    2026 SUMMER SESSION 10K & 5K Saturday, June 27th 2026 Race Start Times: 10K 8:00AM | 5k 8:15AM | Sunshine Kids Sprint 7:45AM Kick off the summer season at Trailside […]

  • 2026 Independence Day 5k

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

    2026 INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K  Start your 4th of July off with a BANG! Saturday, July 4th 2026 Fun, fast and flat courses. Bring your family & friends to join us […]

  • 2026 Apple Festival Races

    Pardee Cancer Center 805 6th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC, United States

    2026 APPLE FESTIVAL RACES The 2026 Apple Festival Races return! Saturday, September 5th, 2026 The annual Apple Festival Races feature an Individual 8k, an Individual 5k, and the crowd-favorite Chick-Fil-A Mini Moo One […]

  • Oktoberfest Half Marathon web banner

    2026 Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K

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

    2026 OKTOBERFEST HALF MARATHON & 5K A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO START FALL IN ASHEVILLE, NC Saturday October 3rd 2026  Indulge in a delightful celebration of craft beer and running at […]

  • 2026 Wicked Spooky 5k & Creepy Crawly Hill Climb

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

    2026 WICKED SPOOKY 5k GET INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT WITH THE WICKED SPOOKY 5k & THE NEW CREEPY CRAWLY CLIMB Saturday, October 31st, 2026 This race starts and finishes at […]

  • Bear Country 5k website banner

    2026 Bear Country 5k & 10k

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

    2026 BEAR COUNTRY 5k & 10k Saturday November 14th 2026 Brevard NC The Bear Country 5k & 10k are family friendly courses in the beautiful mountain town of Brevard, NC. […]

  • 2026 Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k

    Black Mountain Town Square 102 E State St, Black Mountain, United States

    2026 BLACK MOUNTAIN TURKEY TROT 5k GET READY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE THANKSGIVING MORNING Thursday, November 26th, 2026 Get ready for an unforgettable Thanksgiving morning at Black Mountain's Turkey Trot! Choose […]