Be the Change Challenge 5k
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Asheville, North Carolina
$48.70 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready to make a difference at the Be the Change Challenge 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in beautiful Asheville, Buncombe! This vibrant event invites participants to skip, hop, walk, run, or race along a scenic route that follows the Greenway, culminating in a festive celebration at Pleb Urban Winery. The race kicks off with registration at 8:30 AM and the official start at 9:00 AM, making it the perfect way to kickstart your weekend with family and friends.
This exciting 5K doubles as a fundraiser for the Junior League of Asheville, with proceeds supporting the Be the Change Grant, which awards $5,000 to local nonprofits focused on helping vulnerable individuals and children in Western North Carolina. Participants can also join virtually between April 1st and April 16th, ensuring everyone has the chance to get involved. Don't miss out on early bird registration for just $40, which includes a t-shirt and drink ticket for Pleb! Join us in creating positive change in our community while enjoying a fun-filled day of health, camaraderie, and celebration.
This exciting 5K doubles as a fundraiser for the Junior League of Asheville, with proceeds supporting the Be the Change Grant, which awards $5,000 to local nonprofits focused on helping vulnerable individuals and children in Western North Carolina. Participants can also join virtually between April 1st and April 16th, ensuring everyone has the chance to get involved. Don't miss out on early bird registration for just $40, which includes a t-shirt and drink ticket for Pleb! Join us in creating positive change in our community while enjoying a fun-filled day of health, camaraderie, and celebration.
This event has taken place
Congratulations to everyone who took part. We're waiting on information about the next edition of this event.
Did you race? Let the community know how you got on and leave a review.
Add your review
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Races
-
Be the Change Challenge 5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$48.70
-
Virtual 5k
VirtualIncl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$48.70
Organiser's description
The Junior League of Asheville is excited to have you join us in the Be the Change Challenge, a 5K fundraiser to be held on April 15th with a virtual option April 1st - 16th. The event will begin across the street from Pleb and follow along the Greenway with an ending celebration at Pleb Urban Winery. JLA encourages registrants to skip, hop, walk, run, or race the event, which will also act as a fundraiser for the JLA. Funds raised for this event will directly support the Be the Change Grant and programs of the Junior League of Asheville.
JLA will be awarding $5,000 through the Be the Change Grant to regional Western North Carolina nonprofits, with a focus on organizations that serve vulnerable individuals and children. For more information, please visit https://asheville.jl.org/.
Dates:
In person: April 15th 8:30am registration, 9am start time
Virtual: Between April 1st - April 16th
Registration Info:
Early Bird Registration - through 3/20
$40 (includes shirt & drink ticket for Pleb)
Participants registering prior to March 20th will receive their t-shirt prior to the event** at an in-person pickup. See details below.
Regular Registration - March 20-April 15
$45 (drink ticket, shirt not guaranteed)
Participants registering between March 20th and April 15th are not guaranteed a shirt.
***Registrations completed prior to 3/20 may pick up their shirts at:
HI-Wire Brewery Big Top on Tuesday April 11th from 5:30 - 8pm
or
Pleb Urban Winery on Saturday, April 15th from 8:30am - 12pm
Registrants can opt for shipping if they prefer.
JLA will be awarding $5,000 through the Be the Change Grant to regional Western North Carolina nonprofits, with a focus on organizations that serve vulnerable individuals and children. For more information, please visit https://asheville.jl.org/.
Dates:
In person: April 15th 8:30am registration, 9am start time
Virtual: Between April 1st - April 16th
Registration Info:
Early Bird Registration - through 3/20
$40 (includes shirt & drink ticket for Pleb)
Participants registering prior to March 20th will receive their t-shirt prior to the event** at an in-person pickup. See details below.
Regular Registration - March 20-April 15
$45 (drink ticket, shirt not guaranteed)
Participants registering between March 20th and April 15th are not guaranteed a shirt.
***Registrations completed prior to 3/20 may pick up their shirts at:
HI-Wire Brewery Big Top on Tuesday April 11th from 5:30 - 8pm
or
Pleb Urban Winery on Saturday, April 15th from 8:30am - 12pm
Registrants can opt for shipping if they prefer.
Location
289 Lyman St, Asheville, 28801, NC, United States
Be the Change Challenge 5k
Event data
This event was added by Find a Race. Race Director? Get in touch.
