Woodfin 5K
- Date
- April 24, 2027
- Distance
- 5K
From the Organizer
The 10th Annual Woodfin 5K is Saturday, April 24, 2027 at 9:00 AM.
Your Registration and Donations will make a real difference for the children we are educating at our terrific neighborhood school, Woodfin Elementary. Since 2014, the Read - Write - Run event has raised more than $80,000 to support classrooms from Kindergarten through Grade 4.
The 5K run/walk is hosted by the Woodfin Elementary School with support and coordination from the Woodfin Elementary School PTO, the Town of Woodfin, YMCA of WNC, New Life Community Church, Reynolds Mountain Homeowners Association, and many other fine community friends, sponsors, and volunteers.
Schedule:
Friday, April 23
3:00pm-6:00pm - Packet Pickup @ Woodfin Elementary School
Saturday, April 24
7:30am-9:00am - Onsite Packet Pickup @ Woodfin Elementary School
9:00am - 5k Start Time
Registration:
Thru January 28, 2027 - $25
January 29 - March 30, 2027 - $28
March 31 - April 23, 2027 - $32
April 24, 2027(Race Day) - $36
*Children 11 and under race for free, but must register online!
^All entries include a custom race t-shirt BUT we cannot guarantee a t-shirt or one in your size if you register after April 11!
Age Groups:
Top 3 Male/Female Overall
Top Masters [40+] Male/Female (1st, 2nd, & 3rd))
Top 3 Male/Female in the following age groups:
1-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75+
Not Running? Volunteer!
If you can't or don't want to join the race as a runner this year, consider getting in on the action by being a volunteer. Sign up HERE!
Sponsorships!
If you would like to be a Corporate Sponsor of the race, please contact us at Woodfin5k@gmail.com. We have several different levels of sponsorship packages available.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Woodfin 5K?
- Woodfin 5K is a running event held in Asheville, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Woodfin 5K?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027 in Asheville, NC at Woodfin Elementary School, Asheville, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Woodfin 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Woodfin 5K
Apr 24, 2027