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Race Information
Start your celebration off with a BANG and fight hunger in Western North Carolina!!
Join us for an exciting family-friendly 5K event in the heart of beautiful downtown Asheville! Our scenic route begins and ends at Pack Square, the vibrant center of the city, taking participants through the charming streets of downtown. This is truly a community event designed for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you’re a seasoned runner looking for a fun local race or a family wanting to enjoy some active time together for the holiday, this event is perfect for you.
We’re excited to be partnering with Food Connection as our nonprofit partner for the 4th year in a row. We encourage bringing your family and friends to make it a memorable group experience. Find out more about Food Connections
Strollers are welcome but are asked to start at the back of the pack. Walkers are welcome but we ask that you plan on finishing within an hour and 15 minutes. For safety purposes, and in compliance with our race insurance, we do not allow dogs or any other animals to run with participants at our events. Service animals will be allowed with prior approval (more than 5 days ahead of race day send request to info@kickitevents.com) and supporting documentation. Running with your animal will result in disqualification from award categories and timing results.
The race is capped at 600 runners.
All about the discounts!!!
Register 4 or more people at the same time and receive a 15% discount.
15% Discount for groups of 4 or more that register together.
15% Discount for kids 12 and under.
Course Information
Aid Station
Start and Finish in Pack Square on South Spruce St.
One water stop at Mile 1.5. Asheville Police support at busy intersections. Look for Course Marshals along the course to help keep you on track.
Roads are open to the public except for the start/finish line.
Dogs on the Course
For safety purposes, and in compliance with our race insurance, we do not allow dogs or any other animals to run with participants at our events. Service animals will be allowed with prior approval (more than 5 days ahead of race day send request to info@kickitevents.com) and supporting documentation. Running with your animal will result in disqualification from award categories and timing results.
Strollers and Walkers on the Course
Strollers and walkers are welcome but are asked to start at the back of the pack. This event is open to all fitness levels and walkers are welcome.
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Event Location
Pack Square Park
80 Court Plaza
Asheville, NC 28801 US
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Run for Good
We are proud to be partnering with Asheville’s very own Food Connection as our non-profit partner. $5 from each 5k will be donated to the work they are doing in our community. Feel free to add a donation to your registration as well!
Food Connection originated in December of 2014. Since launching over 485,000 fresh meals have gone to feed our neighbors in need we’ve also expanded to serve other parts of Buncombe County including Leicester, Black Mountain, Swannanoa and also parts of Madison County. Food Connection has kept an estimated 170 TONS of fresh meals out of the Buncombe County landfill.
