
2026 Beer City Relay & 5K
Team relay racing and a standalone 5K converge at a famously sustainable brewery, with post-run beer celebration and social hang time. Choose a four-person team, two-person team, or solo run for a competitive community day outdoors.
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A brewery-hosted 5K and casual fun run supporting Blue Ridge Humane Society, with one drink included in registration. Expect a social, community-minded race day with post-run hangs at an outdoor taproom.

A brewery-hosted 5K and casual fun run supporting Blue Ridge Humane Society, with one drink included in registration. Expect a social, community-minded race day with post-run hangs at an outdoor taproom.
A brewery-hosted 5K and casual fun run supporting Blue Ridge Humane Society, with one drink included in registration. Expect a social, community-minded race day with post-run hangs at an outdoor taproom.

Season-opening minor league baseball under the lights with first-pitch excitement, walk-up music, and hometown crowd energy at the Asheville Tourists ballpark. A classic spring night of ballpark vibes and local pride.

Season-opening minor league baseball under the lights with first-pitch excitement, walk-up music, and hometown crowd energy at the Asheville Tourists ballpark. A classic spring night of ballpark vibes and local pride.
Season-opening minor league baseball under the lights with first-pitch excitement, walk-up music, and hometown crowd energy at the Asheville Tourists ballpark. A classic spring night of ballpark vibes and local pride.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Rugged 250 mile ADV off road endurance weekend over dirt roads and technical singletrack, pairing group rides, rider clinics, and campground camaraderie for the adventure motorcycle community hosted by Eurosport Asheville.
Rugged 250 mile ADV off road endurance weekend over dirt roads and technical singletrack, pairing group rides, rider clinics, and campground camaraderie for the adventure motorcycle community hosted by Eurosport Asheville.
Rugged 250 mile ADV off road endurance weekend over dirt roads and technical singletrack, pairing group rides, rider clinics, and campground camaraderie for the adventure motorcycle community hosted by Eurosport Asheville.

Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.

Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.

A self guided evening art walk through downtown galleries and public art stops, paired with a benefit fundraiser supporting local creative community efforts. Expect gallery hopping, street level browsing, and a lively after work crowd.

A self guided evening art walk through downtown galleries and public art stops, paired with a benefit fundraiser supporting local creative community efforts. Expect gallery hopping, street level browsing, and a lively after work crowd.
A self guided evening art walk through downtown galleries and public art stops, paired with a benefit fundraiser supporting local creative community efforts. Expect gallery hopping, street level browsing, and a lively after work crowd.

A hands-on “touch a truck” takeover with utility trucks, rescue vehicles, transit buses, and heavy construction rigs parked for close-up exploring. Kids and adults can climb in, ask questions, and learn how city vehicles keep Asheville running.

A hands-on “touch a truck” takeover with utility trucks, rescue vehicles, transit buses, and heavy construction rigs parked for close-up exploring. Kids and adults can climb in, ask questions, and learn how city vehicles keep Asheville running.
A hands-on “touch a truck” takeover with utility trucks, rescue vehicles, transit buses, and heavy construction rigs parked for close-up exploring. Kids and adults can climb in, ask questions, and learn how city vehicles keep Asheville running.

Free outdoor cycling festival with two community rides and a pop up bike park for riding, skills play, and bike community meetups. Set at a riverside brewery with a laid back, social afternoon vibe.

Free outdoor cycling festival with two community rides and a pop up bike park for riding, skills play, and bike community meetups. Set at a riverside brewery with a laid back, social afternoon vibe.
Free outdoor cycling festival with two community rides and a pop up bike park for riding, skills play, and bike community meetups. Set at a riverside brewery with a laid back, social afternoon vibe.

Competitive ten-mile road race through Asheville that welcomes runners of all levels, combining timed racing with vibrant community energy, post-race camaraderie, and scenic city routes.

Competitive ten-mile road race through Asheville that welcomes runners of all levels, combining timed racing with vibrant community energy, post-race camaraderie, and scenic city routes.
Competitive ten-mile road race through Asheville that welcomes runners of all levels, combining timed racing with vibrant community energy, post-race camaraderie, and scenic city routes.

Derby themed decorating night with bold florals, racing inspired accents, and festive photo ready setups in a stylish hotel setting. Expect a social, hands on atmosphere geared toward pre party flair and group creativity.

Derby themed decorating night with bold florals, racing inspired accents, and festive photo ready setups in a stylish hotel setting. Expect a social, hands on atmosphere geared toward pre party flair and group creativity.
Derby themed decorating night with bold florals, racing inspired accents, and festive photo ready setups in a stylish hotel setting. Expect a social, hands on atmosphere geared toward pre party flair and group creativity.

Road race through downtown Asheville with half marathon and 10K distances centered around Pack Square Park. Expect a lively outdoor run with cheering crowds, pacing goals, and a community-minded finish area.

Road race through downtown Asheville with half marathon and 10K distances centered around Pack Square Park. Expect a lively outdoor run with cheering crowds, pacing goals, and a community-minded finish area.
Road race through downtown Asheville with half marathon and 10K distances centered around Pack Square Park. Expect a lively outdoor run with cheering crowds, pacing goals, and a community-minded finish area.
Two-day multi-genre music festival in the heart of Mooresboro with a weekend-long lineup spanning multiple styles. On-site camping turns it into an outdoor hang with late-night sets and a community festival atmosphere.
Two-day multi-genre music festival in the heart of Mooresboro with a weekend-long lineup spanning multiple styles. On-site camping turns it into an outdoor hang with late-night sets and a community festival atmosphere.
Two-day multi-genre music festival in the heart of Mooresboro with a weekend-long lineup spanning multiple styles. On-site camping turns it into an outdoor hang with late-night sets and a community festival atmosphere.

Galloping long distance equestrian endurance across historic estate trails, AERC, SERA and SEDRA sanctioned with veterinary checkpoints and multi distance competitive rides; registration and ride info on the official site.

Galloping long distance equestrian endurance across historic estate trails, AERC, SERA and SEDRA sanctioned with veterinary checkpoints and multi distance competitive rides; registration and ride info on the official site.
Galloping long distance equestrian endurance across historic estate trails, AERC, SERA and SEDRA sanctioned with veterinary checkpoints and multi distance competitive rides; registration and ride info on the official site.

Conference tournament baseball with multiple matchups and bracket-style stakes at a local ballpark. Expect fast-paced innings, dugout energy, and fan cheering as teams compete for the Big South title.

Conference tournament baseball with multiple matchups and bracket-style stakes at a local ballpark. Expect fast-paced innings, dugout energy, and fan cheering as teams compete for the Big South title.
Conference tournament baseball with multiple matchups and bracket-style stakes at a local ballpark. Expect fast-paced innings, dugout energy, and fan cheering as teams compete for the Big South title.
Crisp fall ciders and German style brews set a festive beer garden vibe with pub crawl energy, evening tastings, and communal toasting—an autumn celebration centered on local cider and seasonal revelry.
Crisp fall ciders and German style brews set a festive beer garden vibe with pub crawl energy, evening tastings, and communal toasting—an autumn celebration centered on local cider and seasonal revelry.
Crisp fall ciders and German style brews set a festive beer garden vibe with pub crawl energy, evening tastings, and communal toasting—an autumn celebration centered on local cider and seasonal revelry.

Secure, attended bike parking in Pack Square during Downtown After 5, making it easy to ride in and skip the car. Expect a friendly, volunteer-run valet setup geared toward safer streets and sustainable transportation.

Secure, attended bike parking in Pack Square during Downtown After 5, making it easy to ride in and skip the car. Expect a friendly, volunteer-run valet setup geared toward safer streets and sustainable transportation.
Secure, attended bike parking in Pack Square during Downtown After 5, making it easy to ride in and skip the car. Expect a friendly, volunteer-run valet setup geared toward safer streets and sustainable transportation.

A citywide charity dining day where participating Asheville restaurants donate a portion of sales to support HIV and AIDS services. Dine in or take out while turning everyday meals into community fundraising impact.

A citywide charity dining day where participating Asheville restaurants donate a portion of sales to support HIV and AIDS services. Dine in or take out while turning everyday meals into community fundraising impact.
A citywide charity dining day where participating Asheville restaurants donate a portion of sales to support HIV and AIDS services. Dine in or take out while turning everyday meals into community fundraising impact.

Four-night improv festival across three Asheville venues, mixing quick-fire short form games with longform and narrative unscripted theater. Expect headliner sets, musical improv, and a rotating lineup of diverse teams.

Four-night improv festival across three Asheville venues, mixing quick-fire short form games with longform and narrative unscripted theater. Expect headliner sets, musical improv, and a rotating lineup of diverse teams.
Four-night improv festival across three Asheville venues, mixing quick-fire short form games with longform and narrative unscripted theater. Expect headliner sets, musical improv, and a rotating lineup of diverse teams.

Local brews and easygoing sips pair with browsing a wide mix of local art across multiple River Arts District spots. Morning tree planting adds an Arbor Day community volunteer vibe before the afternoon shopping.

Local brews and easygoing sips pair with browsing a wide mix of local art across multiple River Arts District spots. Morning tree planting adds an Arbor Day community volunteer vibe before the afternoon shopping.
Local brews and easygoing sips pair with browsing a wide mix of local art across multiple River Arts District spots. Morning tree planting adds an Arbor Day community volunteer vibe before the afternoon shopping.

Morning community 5K and Fun Run through Charlie Bullman Park in East Asheville, blending casual walking and competitive running to raise funds for Haw Creek Community Association projects and Charlie Bullman Park restoration.

Morning community 5K and Fun Run through Charlie Bullman Park in East Asheville, blending casual walking and competitive running to raise funds for Haw Creek Community Association projects and Charlie Bullman Park restoration.
Morning community 5K and Fun Run through Charlie Bullman Park in East Asheville, blending casual walking and competitive running to raise funds for Haw Creek Community Association projects and Charlie Bullman Park restoration.