Woodfin 5K
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Asheville, North Carolina
- Price $27.87
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and fitness at the 9th Annual Woodfin 5K! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25, 2026, as this lively event kicks off at 9:00 AM in the beautiful town of Asheville, Buncombe. The Woodfin 5K offers a fantastic opportunity for runners and walkers of all ages, with a distance of 5 kilometers to challenge your endurance while supporting a great cause.
Since its inception in 2014, the Read - Write - Run event has raised over $80,000 to enhance the educational experience at Woodfin Elementary School, benefiting children from kindergarten through grade 4. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, healthy competition, and fun! Registration is open now, with options for all ages, including free entry for children 11 and under. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference in your community while enjoying a spirited race—your participation truly matters!
Since its inception in 2014, the Read - Write - Run event has raised over $80,000 to enhance the educational experience at Woodfin Elementary School, benefiting children from kindergarten through grade 4. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, healthy competition, and fun! Registration is open now, with options for all ages, including free entry for children 11 and under. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference in your community while enjoying a spirited race—your participation truly matters!
Organiser's Description
THE 9TH ANNUAL WOODFIN 5K WILL START SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 AT 9:00 AM.
YOUR REGISTRATION AND DONATIONS WILL MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE FOR THE CHILDREN WE ARE EDUCATING AT OUR TERRIFIC NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL, WOODFIN ELEMENTARY. SINCE 2014, THE READ - WRITE - RUN EVENT HAS RAISED MORE THAN $80,000 TO SUPPORT CLASSROOMS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 4.
THE 5K RUN/WALK IS HOSTED BY THE WOODFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH SUPPORT AND COORDINATION FROM THE WOODFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO, THE TOWN OF WOODFIN, YMCA OF WNC, NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH, REYNOLDS MOUNTAIN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, AND MANY OTHER FINE COMMUNITY FRIENDS, SPONSORS, AND VOLUNTEERS.
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH
3:00PM-6:00PM - PACKET PICKUP @ WOODFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL [https://maps.app.goo.gl/tLYDLvFeLdh8hGuYA]
SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH
7:30AM-9:00AM - ONSITE PACKET PICKUP @ WOODFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL [https://maps.app.goo.gl/tLYDLvFeLdh8hGuYA]
9:00AM - 5K START TIME
REGISTRATION:
THRU 1/28/2026 - $25
1/29/2026-3/30/2026 - $28
3/31/2026-4/24/2026 - $32
4/25/2026(RACE DAY) - $36
*Children 11 and Under race for free, but must register online!
^ALL ENTRIES INCLUDE A CUSTOM RACE T-SHIRT BUT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT OR ONE IN YOUR SIZE IF YOU REGISTER AFTER APRIL 11TH!
AGE GROUPS:
TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE OVERALL
TOP MASTERS [40+] MALE/FEMALE (1ST, 2ND, & 3RD))
TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
1-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75+
NOT RUNNING? VOLUNTEER!
If you can't or don't want to join the race as a runner this year, consider getting in on the action by being a volunteer. Sign up HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NC/Asheville/WoodfinsReadwRiteRun5k]!
SPONSORSHIPS!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A CORPORATE SPONSOR OF THE RACE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected]. WE HAVE SEVERAL DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE.
YOUR REGISTRATION AND DONATIONS WILL MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE FOR THE CHILDREN WE ARE EDUCATING AT OUR TERRIFIC NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL, WOODFIN ELEMENTARY. SINCE 2014, THE READ - WRITE - RUN EVENT HAS RAISED MORE THAN $80,000 TO SUPPORT CLASSROOMS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 4.
THE 5K RUN/WALK IS HOSTED BY THE WOODFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH SUPPORT AND COORDINATION FROM THE WOODFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO, THE TOWN OF WOODFIN, YMCA OF WNC, NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH, REYNOLDS MOUNTAIN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, AND MANY OTHER FINE COMMUNITY FRIENDS, SPONSORS, AND VOLUNTEERS.
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, APRIL 24TH
3:00PM-6:00PM - PACKET PICKUP @ WOODFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL [https://maps.app.goo.gl/tLYDLvFeLdh8hGuYA]
SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH
7:30AM-9:00AM - ONSITE PACKET PICKUP @ WOODFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL [https://maps.app.goo.gl/tLYDLvFeLdh8hGuYA]
9:00AM - 5K START TIME
REGISTRATION:
THRU 1/28/2026 - $25
1/29/2026-3/30/2026 - $28
3/31/2026-4/24/2026 - $32
4/25/2026(RACE DAY) - $36
*Children 11 and Under race for free, but must register online!
^ALL ENTRIES INCLUDE A CUSTOM RACE T-SHIRT BUT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT OR ONE IN YOUR SIZE IF YOU REGISTER AFTER APRIL 11TH!
AGE GROUPS:
TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE OVERALL
TOP MASTERS [40+] MALE/FEMALE (1ST, 2ND, & 3RD))
TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
1-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75+
NOT RUNNING? VOLUNTEER!
If you can't or don't want to join the race as a runner this year, consider getting in on the action by being a volunteer. Sign up HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NC/Asheville/WoodfinsReadwRiteRun5k]!
SPONSORSHIPS!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A CORPORATE SPONSOR OF THE RACE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected]. WE HAVE SEVERAL DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.87 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.87
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Woodfin Elementary School, 108 Elk Mountain Road, Asheville, 28804, NC, United States
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