Get Your Rear in Gear 5K - Asheville
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2026 Get Your Rear in Gear - Asheville
The event is a colon cancer benefit 5K run and walk held in Asheville, North Carolina on Saturday, August 1, 2026. It is organized to raise funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition and is based at Carrier Park Picnic Shelter, 220 Amboy Road, Asheville NC 28806.
The program for the day includes on site registration and packet pick up, an opening ceremony, a kid’s fun run, a 5K timed run and untimed walk, and a closing ceremony with team and individual awards. Packet pick up dates, times, and exact location are to be determined. The event offers an in person and a virtual participation option.
Registration fees vary by age category and by registration period. Early bird, regular, and race day fee tiers are listed for adults, youth, and kids, and there is a separate fee for virtual participants. Online registration closes on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Race numbers, timing chips, and entry fees are non transferable and non refundable under the event terms.
Medical disclaimers and a participant waiver are part of the event requirements. The organizer reserves the right to change event details including date, course, distance, and amenities, and to cancel or modify the event for safety or other reasons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
