
Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k
Oktoberfest-themed half marathon and 5K run with a festive start and finish at a riverside beer garden and distribution center. Expect a lively crowd, fall costumes, and post-race brews in the RAD.
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A festive Asheville bike parade and ride that rolls through town before regrouping at a brewery for post-ride hanging out. Expect a community-forward, cycling-advocacy vibe with playful costumes and plenty of two-wheeled camaraderie.

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A late night runner club meetup pivots to a World Cup soccer watch at a Foundy Street brewery for the next six weeks. Expect a casual post run hang with pints, match chatter, and regulars reconnecting.

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