Sock It To Me Santa
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Event overview
The Sock It To Me Santa 5k is a chip-timed holiday road race on December 13, 2025 in Asheville, NC. The event benefits the Asheville City School band programs and uses Asheville Middle School (South French Broad Avenue) as the event location. The 5k course passes through Asheville’s South Slope and River Arts District neighborhoods. The event is capped at 400 runners.
Distances
- 5k - chip timed, custom bib, finisher medal and t-shirt included
- Kids Snowflake Chaser - one loop on the track for children (recommended 12 and under)
Logistics, race items and rules
Early packet pick up is offered the day before the race and race-day packet pick up is at Asheville Middle School gymnasium. Registration closes on December 12 or when the event sells out. All 5k entrants receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, custom bib and chip timing; a custom knit race hat is available for an additional fee. Dogs and other animals are not allowed on course for safety; service animals may be allowed with prior approval and supporting documentation. Transfers to a virtual entry or to another runner/distance are permitted up to five days before the event.
Awards and policies
Top finishers by gender and overall Masters and Grand Masters receive gift certificates. Age-group awards are given to the top three in male, female and non-binary categories. The organizer maintains a no-refund policy; in the event of inclement weather the race may be postponed to January 10, 2026 at the director’s discretion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.