Course
Starts at Asheville Middle School, 211 S French Broad Ave, and winds through the South Slope and River Arts District. The Snowflake Chaser for children is one loop of the track at 8:30am and the 5K starts at 9:00am. The field is capped at 400 and there is no race-day entry.
Key dates
- ✓Entries openedWed 1 Jul 2026
- !Entries closeFri 11 Dec 2026 · in 7 weeks
- ★Race daySat 12 Dec 2026
About
Get in the holiday spirit and lace up your running shoes for a fabulously festive 5K adventure through downtown Asheville. This chip timed run combines the joy of the season with the satisfaction of supporting a great cause, as we raise funds for the Asheville City Schools Band Programs.
Save Sock It To Me Santa 5k to your season and RunCalendar reminds you the morning entries open and before they close. Free on iPhone, no account needed.
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