
Falafel 5k
Early-morning community race with a pool-based Splash+Dash starting at 7:00am, followed by a 1k kids’ run and a timed 5k with prizes. Proceeds support JCC programs and lifelong learning, with options to run the official course or your own route.
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A community 5K road race supporting literacy programs at Woodfin Elementary, with proceeds funding reading and writing initiatives for local students. Run or cheer on participants while helping invest in future generations.

A community 5K road race supporting literacy programs at Woodfin Elementary, with proceeds funding reading and writing initiatives for local students. Run or cheer on participants while helping invest in future generations.
A community 5K road race supporting literacy programs at Woodfin Elementary, with proceeds funding reading and writing initiatives for local students. Run or cheer on participants while helping invest in future generations.

A community 5K run walk fundraiser benefiting Woodfin Elementary K–4 classrooms through the Read Write Run initiative. Expect a family friendly course, custom race t shirts, and age group awards from 1–75+ with free entry for kids 11 and under.

A community 5K run walk fundraiser benefiting Woodfin Elementary K–4 classrooms through the Read Write Run initiative. Expect a family friendly course, custom race t shirts, and age group awards from 1–75+ with free entry for kids 11 and under.
A community 5K run walk fundraiser benefiting Woodfin Elementary K–4 classrooms through the Read Write Run initiative. Expect a family friendly course, custom race t shirts, and age group awards from 1–75+ with free entry for kids 11 and under.

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.

A Fourth of July 5K road race running through downtown Asheville around Pack Square Park, blending fitness with festive holiday energy. Expect a lively community crowd, runners and walkers, and a classic Independence Day atmosphere.

A Fourth of July 5K road race running through downtown Asheville around Pack Square Park, blending fitness with festive holiday energy. Expect a lively community crowd, runners and walkers, and a classic Independence Day atmosphere.
A Fourth of July 5K road race running through downtown Asheville around Pack Square Park, blending fitness with festive holiday energy. Expect a lively community crowd, runners and walkers, and a classic Independence Day atmosphere.

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.

Timed 5K, 7-mile, and 15K road races that wind through the scenic Biltmore Estate grounds around Antler Hill Village. A community-forward run day with distance options for competitive racers and casual joggers alike.

Timed 5K, 7-mile, and 15K road races that wind through the scenic Biltmore Estate grounds around Antler Hill Village. A community-forward run day with distance options for competitive racers and casual joggers alike.
Timed 5K, 7-mile, and 15K road races that wind through the scenic Biltmore Estate grounds around Antler Hill Village. A community-forward run day with distance options for competitive racers and casual joggers alike.

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.
An outdoor orienteering race with map-and-compass navigation challenges across the FernLeaf Wilderness Campus in Fletcher. Expect checkpoint hunting, trail running, and a community-friendly competition geared to a wide range of ages and experience levels.
An outdoor orienteering race with map-and-compass navigation challenges across the FernLeaf Wilderness Campus in Fletcher. Expect checkpoint hunting, trail running, and a community-friendly competition geared to a wide range of ages and experience levels.
An outdoor orienteering race with map-and-compass navigation challenges across the FernLeaf Wilderness Campus in Fletcher. Expect checkpoint hunting, trail running, and a community-friendly competition geared to a wide range of ages and experience levels.

Drive thru service offering classic Greek cuisine like gyros, spanakopita, and baklava for convenient pickup; flaky pastries and to-go portions support a local community fundraiser during the weekend, 11am to 7pm.

Drive thru service offering classic Greek cuisine like gyros, spanakopita, and baklava for convenient pickup; flaky pastries and to-go portions support a local community fundraiser during the weekend, 11am to 7pm.
Drive thru service offering classic Greek cuisine like gyros, spanakopita, and baklava for convenient pickup; flaky pastries and to-go portions support a local community fundraiser during the weekend, 11am to 7pm.

Competitive tennis matches unfold on Aston Park’s outdoor hard courts in a community tournament atmosphere. Expect bracket-style play, spectators on site, and a midday summer sports vibe at the city tennis center.

Competitive tennis matches unfold on Aston Park’s outdoor hard courts in a community tournament atmosphere. Expect bracket-style play, spectators on site, and a midday summer sports vibe at the city tennis center.
Competitive tennis matches unfold on Aston Park’s outdoor hard courts in a community tournament atmosphere. Expect bracket-style play, spectators on site, and a midday summer sports vibe at the city tennis center.

Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.

Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.

Minor league baseball afternoon matchup with a 1:05 PM first pitch and gates opening at noon. Postgame "Kids Run the Bases" brings a kid friendly ballpark tradition for families at McCormick Field.

Minor league baseball afternoon matchup with a 1:05 PM first pitch and gates opening at noon. Postgame "Kids Run the Bases" brings a kid friendly ballpark tradition for families at McCormick Field.
Minor league baseball afternoon matchup with a 1:05 PM first pitch and gates opening at noon. Postgame "Kids Run the Bases" brings a kid friendly ballpark tradition for families at McCormick Field.

A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.

A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.
A pop-up mobile market in the library parking lot hands out free fresh produce plus healthy recipe ideas with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse a community engagement table with cooking demonstrations and connect to local services while you’re there.

Earth Day sneaker donation drive at an outlet mall where you drop off any size or condition used sneakers in the food court to support a new recycling program. Donate two pairs and get a 20% off offer at select brands.

Earth Day sneaker donation drive at an outlet mall where you drop off any size or condition used sneakers in the food court to support a new recycling program. Donate two pairs and get a 20% off offer at select brands.
Earth Day sneaker donation drive at an outlet mall where you drop off any size or condition used sneakers in the food court to support a new recycling program. Donate two pairs and get a 20% off offer at select brands.

Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.

Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.
Challenging Gran Fondo road ride through Asheville's mountain roads with multiple distance options and hilly climbs for endurance focused riders, supported by aid stations and a community ride atmosphere.

An endurance road race in Madison, NC with scenic rural routes and a competitive start line energy. Asheville on Bikes hosts a community-forward ride run atmosphere geared toward athletes, supporters, and local fundraising.

An endurance road race in Madison, NC with scenic rural routes and a competitive start line energy. Asheville on Bikes hosts a community-forward ride run atmosphere geared toward athletes, supporters, and local fundraising.
An endurance road race in Madison, NC with scenic rural routes and a competitive start line energy. Asheville on Bikes hosts a community-forward ride run atmosphere geared toward athletes, supporters, and local fundraising.

A springtime celebration amid flowering garden paths and forest trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect casual nature strolls and hands-on outdoor fun geared toward families and community connection.

A springtime celebration amid flowering garden paths and forest trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect casual nature strolls and hands-on outdoor fun geared toward families and community connection.
A springtime celebration amid flowering garden paths and forest trails at the North Carolina Arboretum. Expect casual nature strolls and hands-on outdoor fun geared toward families and community connection.

Morning neighborhood group ride rolling to outdoor coffee stops, with relaxed pace, friendly conversation, and espresso pit stops; Asheville on Bikes hosts an all levels social cruise highlighting bike friendly routes and local cafes.

Morning neighborhood group ride rolling to outdoor coffee stops, with relaxed pace, friendly conversation, and espresso pit stops; Asheville on Bikes hosts an all levels social cruise highlighting bike friendly routes and local cafes.
Morning neighborhood group ride rolling to outdoor coffee stops, with relaxed pace, friendly conversation, and espresso pit stops; Asheville on Bikes hosts an all levels social cruise highlighting bike friendly routes and local cafes.

High energy outdoor days of zipline runs, aerial ropes, climbing wall sessions, and nature based games for elementary and middle school youth, emphasizing skill building, confidence, teamwork, and certified instructor supervision.

High energy outdoor days of zipline runs, aerial ropes, climbing wall sessions, and nature based games for elementary and middle school youth, emphasizing skill building, confidence, teamwork, and certified instructor supervision.
High energy outdoor days of zipline runs, aerial ropes, climbing wall sessions, and nature based games for elementary and middle school youth, emphasizing skill building, confidence, teamwork, and certified instructor supervision.

Guided lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska with scenic view stops, easy terrain, and light natural history commentary from the Asheville Visitor Center; ideal for casual walkers, families, and photographers seeking peaceful evening nature.

Guided lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska with scenic view stops, easy terrain, and light natural history commentary from the Asheville Visitor Center; ideal for casual walkers, families, and photographers seeking peaceful evening nature.
Guided lakeside stroll around Lake Junaluska with scenic view stops, easy terrain, and light natural history commentary from the Asheville Visitor Center; ideal for casual walkers, families, and photographers seeking peaceful evening nature.