Asheville Independence Day 5k
Asheville Independence Day 5k is a running race on July 4, 2027 in Asheville, NC, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- July 4, 2027 (333 days to go)
- Location
- 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Start your celebration off with a BANG and fight hunger in Western North Carolina!!
Join us for an exciting family-friendly 5K event in the heart of beautiful downtown Asheville! Our scenic route begins and ends at Pack Square, the vibrant center of the city, taking participants through the charming streets of downtown. This is truly a community event designed for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you’re a seasoned runner looking for a fun local race or a family wanting to enjoy some active time together for the holiday, this event is perfect for you.
We’re excited to be partnering with Food Connection as our nonprofit partner for the 4th year in a row. We encourage bringing your family and friends to make it a memorable group experience. Find out more about Food Connections
Strollers are welcome but are asked to start at the back of the pack. Walkers are welcome but we ask that you plan on finishing within an hour and 15 minutes. For safety purposes, and in compliance with our race insurance, we do not allow dogs or any other animals to run with participants at our events. Service animals will be allowed with prior approval (more than 5 days ahead of race day send request to info@kickitevents.com) and supporting documentation. Running with your animal will result in disqualification from award categories and timing results.
The race is capped at 600 runners.
All about the discounts!!!
Register 4 or more people at the same time and receive a 15% discount.
15% Discount for groups of 4 or more that register together.
15% Discount for kids 12 and under.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Asheville.
Host City
About Asheville, NC
Population
94,369
as of 2023
City Elevation
2,217 ft
Nearest Airport
AVL
Asheville Regional Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Waiting For?
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333
Days to train
- Race
- Asheville Independence Day 5k
- Date
- July 4, 2027
- Location
- 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC
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Asheville Independence Day 5k
Jul 4, 2027