Asheville Running - Race Schedules, Race Reviews, and Race Rankings

Welcome to the Asheville running home page! Road Race Place provides a detailed listing of Asheville 5k races, 10k races, marathons and more, the links above will direct you to race calendars, rankings, and ratings for all of your local Asheville events. You can help us out by rating your favorite (and least favorite) Asheville races to help determine which races rank the highest in Asheville, in the state of North Carolina and in the nation.

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Area Stats

Total Races: 54

Scheduled Races: 40

May Races: 14

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Race Name RRP ScoreThe RRP Score ranges from 0-100 and it is designed to give you a quick visual look into how a race is regarded. The higher the score, the better the race. For more detailed information on the RRP score, click on the question mark.

Latest Asheville Area Race Reviews


Ramble Run 5k
Loved the race - 2013 Race
By: Matthew Cammisa - (Asheville, NC)
Setting was the main attraction. The course was moderate in the challenge department. I ran the 5k and encountered one water station which was adequate. Packet pickup was well organized. Entertainment before and after race was appreciated.
Date Posted: 2013-05-18
Ridge to Bridge Marathon
Ridge to Bridge Marathon Review - 2012 Race
By: J. P. - (Hickory, NC)
Great race. Really loved this race and will try to get an entry next year. Very organized. It is not for someone who needs spectator support. It is for the seasoned runner who enjoys solitude and beautiful scenery. The awards were three deep for each age group in addition to overall winners. The awards were unique in themselves and showed the personal i...
Date Posted: 2013-04-27

Top Asheville Area Races

Race Name RRP ScoreThe RRP Score ranges from 0-100 and it is designed to give you a quick visual look into how a race is regarded. The higher the score, the better the race. For more detailed information on the RRP score, click on the question mark.
  1. 88GHS Swamp Rabbit 5k, Travelers Rest
  2. 84Bele Chere 5k, Asheville
  3. 84Hot Chocolate 10k, Asheville
  4. 83Asheville Half Marathon, Asheville
  5. 82Red, White and Blue Shoes 5k, Greenville
  6. 76Ramble Run 5k, Asheville
  7. 76Asheville Turkey Trot 5k, Asheville
  8. 73Asheville 5k, Asheville
  9. 73Greer Earth Day 5k, Greer
  10. 72Greer Earth Day Half Marathon, Greer
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National Running News

World's oldest marathon man, 102, can't imagine life without running shoes
5/9/2013 - KMSS
At an age when most pensioners are winding down their lives, Fauja Singh began a new one.
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Should Boston Marathon lift qualifying?
5/7/2013 - ESPN.com
There's little doubt the Boston Marathon will take place next year, undeterred by last month's terror bombing that killed three people and injured hundreds at the finish line.
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When to Retire a Running Shoe
2/18/2013 - NY Times
Ryan Hall, one of the world's best distance runners, used to pride himself on wearing his running shoes into nubs. No more. Now he assiduously replaces his shoes after running about 200 miles in them. He goes through two pairs a month.
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Ten of the best running movies
2/18/2013 - The Guardian
From Marathon Man to Forrest Gump, we complete a circuit of the best running-themed films. What's your favourite? Let us know below
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Disney Marathon: How to make Cinderella and Jacques running costumes
2/11/2013 - The Washington Times
Wearing running costumes at Disney races has become an art, thanks to the popularity of events like Disney's Princess Half Marathon
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