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Produced by Mix 96.5 and Kick It Event Management, the Race to the Taps Asheville Brewing 4-miler is no pub crawl! The Race to the Taps Running Series features six, brand new 4-mile, chip timed road races. Each course is designed with varying degrees of difficulty appropriate for both the seasoned runner as well as the casual runner/walker. Strollers and pets will not be allowed.
The race starting and ending at Asheville Pizza & Brewing North features a rolling race course throughout the beautiful Grove Park and North Asheville neighborhoods surrounding the brewery.
All runners will receive a Race to the Taps can koozie as well as a cotton race tank top t-shirt and a beer pour after the race (must be at least 21 years old). Additional beer will be available for purchase.
To be guaranteed a tee, runners must sign up prior to the shirt deadline (July 7th).
This race is limited to 400 runners!
REGISTER ON-SITE RACE MORNING STARTING AT 8:30am!
OR 7/17 at PARAMOUNT KIA behind the Asheville Outlet Mall
Registration fees
4 Miler Closed
Online registration closed-
Entry into Asheville Pizza & Brewing North Side Race
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$25.00Nov 28 – Jan 1
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$32.00Jan 1 – Jun 19
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$38.00Jun 19 – Jul 16
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Event Festivities
Runners and spectators will enjoy a post-race festival at the finish of this event with music, food and of course, beer from Asheville Pizza & Brewing will be available for purchase. Each runner 21 and older receives a pour at the end of the race.
About Asheville Pizza & Brewing:
Established in 1998, Asheville's third oldest brewery has won awards locally, nationally and internationally for their fun, crafty brews. In 2014, Asheville Brewing took home the Gold Medal at The World Beer Cup 2014 for the Ninja Porter...along with Asheville Pizza Company we are a WNC tradition for kids of all ages.
Thank You to our Race Sponsors
Course Map
** Course Map Subject to Change at Any Time
Orange arrows heading out, yellow heading back. Blue ovals at water stops.
3 Water stops:
- Country Club Rd and Griffing
- N. Griffing Blvd and Griffing
- Griffing and Country Club Rd.
Awards
In keeping with the theme of the series, craft beer centric prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male & female finishers in each age category. Unique prizes will also be awarded for overrall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male & female runners as well as the top male and female in the Masters (40 & over) and Grandmasters Division (50 & over).
Age group awards are decided as the top 3 finishers in each of the following age divisions: 13 and under; 14-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; and 70 and over.
No double dipping on awards.
In addition to the timed awards, we will also award a "King & Queen of the Taps" at each race for the "most spirit" based on attire and enthusiasm and the M.O.P (Middle of the Pack) award for the runner with the middle time of all runners. Each race will also feature 2 Pop-Up Sprints with winners and awards for each. No need to be speedy, you just need to be in it to win it.
Race Non-Profit Partnership
A portion of race proceeds benefit the Asheville Humane Society
About Asheville Humane Society:
For over 30 years Asheville Humane Society has been saving homeless Buncombe County animals. Today we operate both our own state-of-the-art Adoption and Education Center and the County's only open door shelter where no local animal is ever turned away. We rescue, reunite, rehabilitate and re-home abandoned, abused, injured and lost animals. We provide education, training and support to keep pets in their homes. Asheville Humane Society has earned the highest rating of Four Stars from Charity Navigator, a designation achieved by only 25% of all charities nationwide. Our nationally recognized innovative programs and partnerships are steadily moving Buncombe County toward a no-kill community.
Event schedule
- July 17 3:00 PM EDT - Friday Early Packet Pick Up Opens - Paramount Kia - 1000 Ridgefield BLVD - behind Asheville Outlets
- July 17 7:00 PM EDT - Friday Early Packet Pick Up Done
- July 18 8:30 AM EDT - Race Day Packet Pick Up Opens
- July 18 9:30 AM EDT - Race Day Packet Pick Up Done
- July 18 9:30 AM EDT - Race Start
- July 18 11:00 AM EDT - Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Leslie Grotenhuis
- info@kickitevents.com
- Phone
- +1 828-338-8380
- Website
- Visit website
