Races Near Asheville, NC
As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 103 upcoming races near Asheville, NC from October 2026 to September 2027. The next is Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile on October 6 in Kingsport, TN. Registration is open for 63.
Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites
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October 2026
50 racesBlack Copperhead and Leatherwood Film Premier
Charlotte, NCGrainger County Runs for H.O.P.E- 2nd Annual 5k Run/Walk- Glow Run
Bean Station, TN5KOpen until Oct 16from $35Greenville, South Carolina SCADaddle 5k Race & Walk for Research
Greenville, SC5KOpen until Oct 17from $45Sadlers Creek Stumble (32 Hour - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
Anderson, SC100 miMarathon+2Open until Oct 17from $50Corryton Possum Chase 8-Miler, 4-Miler, and 2-Miler Races
Corryton, TN8 mi4 mi+1Open until Oct 24from $30Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)
Boone, NCMarathonHalf Marathon+2Open until Oct 24from $30
November 2026
22 racesDecember 2026
3 racesJanuary 2027
4 racesFebruary 2027
2 racesMarch 2027
4 racesApril 2027
10 racesIntroduction to Backpacking Retreat
Roan Mountain, TNFoothills 150
Pickens, SCTrail Running Retreat + Wilderness Adventure
Jonesborough, TN
May 2027
2 racesJune 2027
5 racesSeptember 2027
1 raceQuick answers
What is the next race near Asheville, NC?
Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Kingsport, TN. Distances: 1 mi.
What is the closest race to Asheville?
Pink Platoon 5k in Asheville, NC, about 1 mile from Asheville, on October 10, 2026.
How many races near Asheville, NC have open registration?
63 of the 103 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including Al Kress Memorial Mile/Duck Island Fall Mile, Run In x Swamp Rabbit Physio and 5K Zombie Run & One Mile Spooky Family Fun Run.
How many of the races near Asheville, NC are ultramarathons?
38 of the 103 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 65 are shorter races.
What is the busiest month for races near Asheville, NC?
October 2026, with 50 of the 103. November 2026 follows with 22.
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