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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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  • 2026 Get Your Rear in Gear 5k

    Carrier Park 220 Amboy Rd, Asheville, NC, United States

    2026 GET YOUR REAR IN GEAR 5k GET YOUR REAR IN GEAR AND HELP YOUR COMMUNITY Saturday, August 1st, 2026 Money raised in this event stays local to help remove […]

  • 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 […]

  • 2026 Waynesville Rec Jam 5k

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

    2026 WAYNESVILLE REC JAM 5k CELEBRATE WANYESVILLE PARKS & RECREATION WITH THE REC JAM 5k! Saturday September 26th 2026 Celebrate the 26th Anniversary of Waynesville Parks & Recreation with the […]

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    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 Boo Dash 5K

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

    2026 BOO DASH 5k Registration now open! Sunday October 18th 2026 Join us Sunday, October 18 for a family friendly 5K at the Tanger Outlet Mall! This is a unique […]

  • 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 […]

  • 2026 Veterans Day 5K

    Mills River Park 124 Town Center DR, Mills RIver, United States

    2026 VETERANS DAY 5K FUNDRAISER FOR THE VETERANS HEALING FARM! Sunday, November 8th, 2026 The 5k starts at 10AM and the Fun Run Loop starts at 9:45AM.  The 5K course […]

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    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 […]

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    2026 Sock It To Me Santa 5k

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

    2026 SOCK IT TO ME SANTA 5k COME GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT IN ASHEVILLE, NC Saturday December 12th 2026 Get in the holiday spirit and come run this fun […]

  • 2027 Asheville Hot Chocolate Races

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

    2027 ASHEVILLE HOT CHOCOLATE RACES Celebrating 19 years of running in 2027! Saturday January 23rd 2027 The Asheville Hot Chocolate races has been the highlight of Western North Carolina’s winter […]