Light Up the Night 5K
- Date Fri 8th August 2025
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Asheville, North Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to glow at the Light Up the Night 5K, a vibrant and inspiring fundraising event taking place on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Asheville's beautiful Carrier Park. This unique night-time walk or run invites participants to shine bright while supporting Western Carolina Rescue Ministries in its mission to transform lives within the community. As the 7th annual edition of this exciting event, the Light Up the Night 5K promises an unforgettable experience with a timed race that encourages runners and walkers of all ages to join in the fun.
With packet pick-up beginning at 5:30 p.m. under the Pavilion, youβll have plenty of time to prepare for an evening filled with camaraderie and community spirit. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit WCRM's vital programs aimed at breaking the cycles of homelessness and addiction in the Asheville area. For over 44 years, WCRM has been a beacon of hope, providing essential services such as meals, shelter, and recovery support. Join us in making a difference and let your light shine bright at the Light Up the Night 5K!
With packet pick-up beginning at 5:30 p.m. under the Pavilion, youβll have plenty of time to prepare for an evening filled with camaraderie and community spirit. All proceeds from this event will directly benefit WCRM's vital programs aimed at breaking the cycles of homelessness and addiction in the Asheville area. For over 44 years, WCRM has been a beacon of hope, providing essential services such as meals, shelter, and recovery support. Join us in making a difference and let your light shine bright at the Light Up the Night 5K!
Organiser's Description
The Light Up the Night 5K is a fundraising, glow-in-the-dark, night-time, walk or run and will be timed by Finish Well Timing. This will be Western Carolina Rescue Ministries' 7th annual LIGHT UP THE NIGHT 5K race to raise funds and spread awareness of the ministrys community impact. This event will take place on Friday August 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Ashevilles Carrier Park, and all proceeds from this event will directly benefit WCRM.
As we embark on another year of service and outreach, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. This year, we want to include you in playing an even greater role in our ministry. We will be pursuing funding for the need of life transformation across all our programs.
This event is one of the Ministrys most significant opportunities to raise funds in support of our community and these funds will be directly used to break the cycles of homelessness and addiction in our region. For the past 44 years, WCRM has been serving the homeless community of Asheville providing rescue, recovery, and restoration to people in crisis. We care for our clients with dignity, providing help, hope, and opportunity for our ministry participants to reengage in society. Whether its a hot meal, a warm shelter, or recovery from addiction, our compassion shines on everyone we meet.
Packet Pick Up under the Pavilion starts at 5:30pm
As we embark on another year of service and outreach, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. This year, we want to include you in playing an even greater role in our ministry. We will be pursuing funding for the need of life transformation across all our programs.
This event is one of the Ministrys most significant opportunities to raise funds in support of our community and these funds will be directly used to break the cycles of homelessness and addiction in our region. For the past 44 years, WCRM has been serving the homeless community of Asheville providing rescue, recovery, and restoration to people in crisis. We care for our clients with dignity, providing help, hope, and opportunity for our ministry participants to reengage in society. Whether its a hot meal, a warm shelter, or recovery from addiction, our compassion shines on everyone we meet.
Packet Pick Up under the Pavilion starts at 5:30pm
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