Ellington 4-Mile Run & Walk
- Date Sat 20th February 2027
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Asheville, North Carolina
- Price $22.95 - $38.96
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the inaugural Ellington 4-Mile Run & Walk on Saturday, February 20, 2027, in the vibrant city of Asheville, Buncombe! This exciting event is not just about the race; it's a celebration of Asheville's rich history and architectural innovation, paying homage to the renowned architect Douglas Ellington, who transformed the city into an Art Deco paradise in the 1920s.
Participants will embark on a scenic 4-mile journey through downtown Asheville, passing by four of Ellington's most iconic designs, including the historic First Baptist Church, Asheville City Hall, Asheville High School, and the S&W Cafeteria Building. Starting and finishing in the picturesque front parking lot of the First Baptist Church, this race invites runners and walkers alike to engage with the community while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Don’t miss this chance to explore Asheville’s architectural gems and be part of a vibrant, healthy community!
Participants will embark on a scenic 4-mile journey through downtown Asheville, passing by four of Ellington's most iconic designs, including the historic First Baptist Church, Asheville City Hall, Asheville High School, and the S&W Cafeteria Building. Starting and finishing in the picturesque front parking lot of the First Baptist Church, this race invites runners and walkers alike to engage with the community while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Don’t miss this chance to explore Asheville’s architectural gems and be part of a vibrant, healthy community!
Organiser's Description
THE INAUGURAL ELLINGTON 4-MILE RUN & WALK IS MORE THAN JUST A RACE. IT'S AN INVITATION TO ENGAGE WITH THE CITYS HISTORY AND INNOVATION WHILE FOSTERING A VIBRANT, HEALTHY COMMUNITY.
THE EVENT WILL CELEBRATE ASHEVILLES HISTORIC BUILDINGS DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT DOUGLAS ELLINGTON IN THE 1920S. ELLINGTON IS WIDELY KNOWN AS THE ARCHITECT WHO CHANGED ASHEVILLE INTO AN ART DECO SHOWPLACE.
THIS UNIQUE 4 MILE COURSE IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA PASSES FOUR OF ELLINGTONS MOST ICONIC LOCAL DESIGNS: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, ASHEVILLE CITY HALL, ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, AND THE S&W CAFETERIA BUILDING. RUNNERS WILL BEGIN AND END IN THE FRONT PARKING LOT OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, ELLINGTON'S FIRST COMMISSION.
THE EVENT WILL CELEBRATE ASHEVILLES HISTORIC BUILDINGS DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT DOUGLAS ELLINGTON IN THE 1920S. ELLINGTON IS WIDELY KNOWN AS THE ARCHITECT WHO CHANGED ASHEVILLE INTO AN ART DECO SHOWPLACE.
THIS UNIQUE 4 MILE COURSE IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA PASSES FOUR OF ELLINGTONS MOST ICONIC LOCAL DESIGNS: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, ASHEVILLE CITY HALL, ASHEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, AND THE S&W CAFETERIA BUILDING. RUNNERS WILL BEGIN AND END IN THE FRONT PARKING LOT OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, ELLINGTON'S FIRST COMMISSION.
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5 Oak St, Asheville, 28801, NC, United States
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