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Here's our collection of the best running 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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Canceled 2025 Paysons Run 10K

Nantahala Outdoor Center 13077 U.S. Hwy 19, Bryson City, NC, United States

2025 PAYSONS RUN 10k CHALLENGING TRAIL RACE AT THE NANTAHALA OUTDOOR CENTER Saturday October 11th 2025 The Payson’s Run 10k is a challenging trail race entirely on the NOC property […]

2025 Viewpoint Endurance Challenge

Camp Viewpoint 87 Vinewood Circle, Whittier, United States

2025 VIEWPOINT ENDURANCE CHALLENGE 24HR! 12HR! 6HR! 3HR! Saturday-Sunday, October 18th-19th | Whittier, NC Welcome to the 2025 Viewpoint Endurance Challenge 24hr. 12hr. 6hr. 3hr. From the beginner to the […]

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 Pink Platoon 5K

Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, United States

2025 PINK PLATOON 5k Screen Today, Save Tomorrow Saturday, November 1st 2025 The Western North Carolina VA Health Care System is honored to host its first Pink Platoon 5K Run/Walk […]

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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. […]

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2025 Onesie One Miler

Jan Davis Tires 209 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, United States

ONESIE ONE MILER PROUDLY PARTNERED WITH THE ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION! Join us November 22, 2025! The Onesie One Miler is a festive downtown dash to the finish line that’s […]

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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! […]

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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 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 […]

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2026 Smoky Mountain Relay

Nantahala Outdoor Center 13077 U.S. Hwy 19, Bryson City, NC, United States

2026 SMOKY MOUNTAIN RELAY A 200+ MILE RELAY RACE NEAR ASHEVILLE, NC April 24th-25th, 2026 For over a decade the Smoky Mountain Relay has been inspiring teams of runners from […]