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Through July 22, 2024

$35    Short-sleeved race shirt guaranteed

Through August 6, 2024

$35    Short-sleeved race shirt, while supplies last

August 7 - August 12, 2024 (Late registration)

$40    Short-sleeved race shirt, while supplies last

Race T-shirts guaranteed to all who register by July 22, 2024, 9pm. After that date, T-shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

NOTE: RACE IS SOLD OUT! Walk up registration is not available.

*Note: The race will be held, rain or shine.  If an unforeseen circumstance causes the race to cancel, a new date will be chosen in Spring 2025, and all registered participants will be notified.  No refunds will be issued.

**If the race sells out prior to race day, there will not be a walk-up registration option.  Updates will be posted here.  There are 1,000 spots available.

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*NEW PARKING LOCATION*  9 PINNER ROAD ARDEN, NC 28704

Parking for the day of the event will be at 9 Pinner Road, Arden, NC 28704, off of Glenn Bridge Rd (directly across the street from Corcoran Ridge River Park), and participants will be shuttled to the race site.  Watch for event parking signs and parking personnel.

IMPORTANT!  Please be advised that it will take time to shuttle all participants (1,000+) to the race site.  We will have multiple shuttles running continuously, but please plan time for this.  Shuttles will operate from 6:30am until 8:40am (prior to race).  THE LAST RACER SHUTTLE (44 PASSENGERS) WILL DEPART AT 8:40AM - so ARRIVE EARLY!  

More details will be included here closer to the race date.
 

Wednesday, August 14

4-6pm
Packet Pick-up
Asheville Tourists | McCormick Field
30 Buchanan Place
Asheville, NC 28801

Saturday, August 17

6:30am
Shuttles to race venue begin running (and will run continuously throughout event)

6:40am – 8:30am
Packet pick-up race venue

9am
5K start

10:15am (ish)
Awards Ceremony

It is strongly recommended that racers pick up their race packets before the event.  Packet/t-shirt pick-up will take place:

WHEN? — Wednesday, August 14, 4-6pm

WHERE? — Asheville Tourists | McCormick Field
30 Buchanan Place
Asheville, NC 28801

DAY-OF-RACE PACKET PICK-UP:  
A race registration and check-in table will be open at the event site, beginning at 6:40am.  Please allow ample time to park, shuttle and pick up your packet. Lines could be long, so please plan accordingly (shuttles begin running at 6:30am - it is important to arrive early so you don't miss the race).

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All who register by July 22, 2024 (9pm) are guaranteed a race t-shirt in the size ordered upon registration. Those who register after 9pm on July 22, will receive t-shirts on a first-come, first-served basis, while sizes and supplies last. We anticipate that most or all t-shirts will be distributed at packet pick-up, and only a limited quantity of extra t-shirts will be ordered.

• 4.1 oz. 100% polyester, cool T
• 30+ UPF
• Double needle stitching detailing
• Set in sleeve design
• Self-fabric neckline
• Performance Neoteric Smooth fabric

*Please note:  There may be several different colors produced, depending upon supply availability at the time of our order.

WATER

Limited water will be available on the course.
We must be extra careful about trash or other items that could blow around the airfield.

Racers are allowed to bring water with them,
but water must be in reusable containers (no disposable/recyclable bottles), and racers must keep water bottles with them at all times.  We must keep the airfield clear of any debris, so nothing may be discarded while on the airfield!  

PETS

No pets allowed.  Sorry!  We love our furry friends but can’t have them near the airfield.

SPECTATORS

Only registered racers will be allowed on the airfield.  Others in attendance may view the race (and do their own plane-spotting) at the finish line site, where a music stage, food trucks and merch tent will be stationed.

The Runway 5K course is really fun!  It begins on a road near the airfield.  Once you enter the taxiway (that was our active runway for many years), you will run end-to-end on Taxiway Bravo, just 150 feet to the east is the active runway, where planes will be taking off and landing during the race (so cool!).

2024 COURSE MAP

Be sure to register by August 6 to be guaranteed a t-shirt in the size you ordered. We will order a limited supply of extra short-sleeved t-shirts, and they will be available on a first-come, first served basis to racers who register after the t-shirt cut-off date.

Overall and age-category winners will receive finisher medals, and overall winners will receive additional prizes.

AB-Tech Aviation Scholarship Fund

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WNC Pilots Association
 Scholarship Fund