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.

2025 Bear Country 5k & 10k

Nov 15

7:40 am - 11:00 am

2025 Bear Country 5k & 10k
2025 Fall Girls on the Run 5k

Nov 23

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

2025 Fall Girls on the Run 5k
2025 Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k

Nov 27

7:00 am - 12:00 pm

2025 Black Mountain Turkey Trot 5k
2025 Sock It To Me Santa 5k

Dec 13

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

2025 Sock It To Me Santa 5k
2026 Asheville Hot Chocolate Races

Jan 24

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

2026 Asheville Hot Chocolate Races
2026 Lake James Races 7 Miler & 5k

Apr 4

9:00 am - 12:30 pm

2026 Lake James Races 7 Miler & 5k
2026 Girls on the Run 5k

May 3

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

2026 Girls on the Run 5k
2026 Biltmore Kiwanis 15k/5k Classic Races

May 17

7:30 am - 11:30 am

2026 Biltmore Kiwanis 15k/5k Classic Races
2026 Beer City Relay & 5k

May 23

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

2026 Beer City Relay & 5k
2026 Summer Session 10k & 5k

Jun 27

7:00 am - 12:00 pm

2026 Summer Session 10k & 5k
2026 Independence Day 5k

Jul 4

7:45 am - 11:00 am

2026 Independence Day 5k
2026 Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K

Oct 3

Featured 7:30 am - 12:36 pm

2026 Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K