Join us for an unforgettable summer 5k or 10k race, winding through the picturesque rolling hills of the historic Biltmore Forest neighborhood. Celebrating our 4th year for this event.
These scenic Biltmore Forest races promise a memorable experience, all while supporting a great cause—the Kiwanis Club of Asheville. Learn more about the impactful work done by the Kiwanis Club here.
Register for both the Biltmore Forest 5k or 10k AND the Biltmore Kiwanis Classic 5k or 15k and save 10% on registration. Register Here for the Kiwanis Running Series.
Friday July 24:
Early Packet Pick Up at Mountain Running Company, 4 Tunnel Rd S, Asheville 4:30-6pm
Online Registration closes 12pm Friday. No onsite registration, No race day registration.
Saturday July 26:
Event location: Carolina Day School, 1345 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
6:30 am – Packet Pick Up opens
7:30 am – 10k Race Start
7:40 am – 5k Race Start
8:45 am – Awards Begin (tentative)
Awards
Top Awards for 5k/10k
Gift Certificates from Mountain Running Company will be awards to the following as well.
$30 1st place male/female
$25 2nd place male/female
$20 3rd place male/female
Age Group Awards
A special commemorative prize will be awarded to the top three in the following categories.
5k
9 and Under; 10-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80-89; 90 and over.
10k
9 and Under; 10-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80-89; 90 and over.
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
07:30
$50.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:40
$40.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
158 days remaining
$50.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
158 days remaining
$40.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Asheville.
The city of Asheville is a liberal, artsy community nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina. A popular tourist destination, this "Paris of the South," has one of the most impressive, comprehensive collections of Art Deco architecture in the United States. In 2011 Asheville was picked as one of the “10 Most Beautiful Places in America” by Good Morning America.
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