Let Your Light Shine 5K - Asheville

AUG
8
2026
Join this annual 5K run or walk at Asheville’s Carrier Park to help support local recovery and restoration programs. All proceeds benefit Western Carolina Rescue Ministries in their mission to combat homelessness and addiction.
Sat 8 Aug 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Let Your Light Shine 5K is an annual fundraising event held in Asheville, North Carolina. Now in its eighth year, the event serves as a platform to support the Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM), an organization that has provided rescue, recovery, and restoration services to the local community for over four decades. The race is designed to raise awareness and financial support for programs aimed at addressing homelessness and addiction in the region.

Course and Timing

The event takes place in Asheville’s Carrier Park, located at 225 Amboy Rd. Participants have the option to either walk or run the course. For those interested in their performance metrics, the race is officially timed by Finish Well Timing.

Support and Impact

All proceeds from the event directly benefit WCRM's various outreach programs. These funds are utilized to provide life transformation services, including emergency shelter, hot meals, and recovery resources for individuals in crisis. The event focuses on supporting the ministry's mission to offer help and opportunity for participants to reengage with society.

Event Details

  • 5K run or walk

Participants can collect their event packets at the pavilion located within the park prior to the start of the activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Let Your Light Shine 5k 2026