5K Races Near Asheville, NC
As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 43 upcoming 5K races near Asheville, NC from October 2026 to April 2027. The next is 5K Zombie Run & One Mile Spooky Family Fun Run on October 10 in Morganton, NC. Registration is open for 39.
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October 2026
28 racesGrainger 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 $45Haunted 5K & 10K 13.1 & 26.2 at Boone, NC (43)
Boone, NCMarathonHalf Marathon+2Open until Oct 24from $30
November 2026
12 racesDecember 2026
1 raceJanuary 2027
1 raceApril 2027
1 raceQuick answers
What is the next 5K race near Asheville, NC?
5K Zombie Run & One Mile Spooky Family Fun Run, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Morganton, NC. Distances: 5K, 1 mi.
What is the closest 5K race to Asheville?
Downtown Diamond Dash 5k in Asheville, NC, about 1 mile from Asheville, on October 17, 2026.
How many 5K races near Asheville, NC have open registration?
39 of the 43 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including 5K Zombie Run & One Mile Spooky Family Fun Run, Burke Day For Life 5K and Fun Run and Earn Your Wings 5k.
What is the busiest month for 5K races near Asheville, NC?
October 2026, with 28 of the 43. November 2026 follows with 12.
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