Asheville Independence Day 5K
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Event overview
The Asheville Independence Day 5k is a community 5-kilometre run/walk held in Asheville, North Carolina on July 4, 2026. The event starts and finishes at Pack Square Park, Court Plaza. The race is presented as a holiday event and includes on-course timing and official results.
Practical information
Distances:
- 5k run/walk
Registration includes a T-shirt and a finisher medal. Group pricing is available: a 15% discount applies for registrations of four or more people. The event supports Food Connection; five dollars from each race entry will be donated. Strollers are permitted on the course; dogs are not allowed.
Packet pick-up is offered in advance at a local pickup location and on race day in Pack Square. Transfers are allowed up to five days before the event to a virtual entry, another runner, or a different distance; after that cutoff participants must contact the race organizer for assistance. The organizer operates a no-refund policy; there are no refunds for injury, illness, work conflicts, postponement, or cancellation.
In the case of inclement weather, the race may be postponed to July 11, 2026, at the race director's discretion. If the event is postponed, participants can request mailed race items but are responsible for shipping costs.
Awards
Every participant receives a finisher medal. Top overall and masters awards are given for Male, Female, and Non-Binary categories, plus age-group awards for standard 5-year brackets from 0-9 through 85 and up. Prizes include reclaimed wooden medals and additional awards such as sunglasses and gift certificates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
