$38 ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES 8am on 8/7
TWO CHOICES FOR $40 ON-SITE REGISTRATION
- FRIDAY 3-7pm PARAMOUNT KIA 1000 Ridgefield Blvd
- SATURDAY 4-5:30pm BEFORE THE RACE Banks Ave
FEATURED BREWERIES
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Produced by Mix 96.5 and Kick It Event Management, the Race to the Taps South Slope 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 South Slope Race will certainly be unique! This night race will start and end in the heart of Downtown Asheville on Banks Avenue in the South Slope district. The course will highlight areas of the River Arts District as well as the South Slope brewery district near the new Catawba Brewing Co. tasting room and Twin Leaf Brewery locations.
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 in our 10oz take away Race to the Taps cup (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 30th at 10am). After the deadline, race registration is still open but there is no guarantee of a tee. Runners can come by after the race start and check on availability.
Registration fees
4 Miler Closed
Online registration closed-
Entry into South Slope Breweries Race
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$25.00Nov 28 – Jan 1
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$32.00Jan 1 – Jul 12
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$38.00Jul 12 – Aug 7
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Event Festivities
The South Slope Race will feature plenty of activities for runners and spectators starting with complimentary brewery tours of Twin Leaf Brewery and Catawba Brewing at 2pm, 2:30pm and 3pm as well as music, food and games. Following the race, special release kep tappings will take place at Catawba Brewing at 7pm and Twin Leaf Brewery at 8pm. Each runner 21 and older receives a pour at the end of the race.
About Catawba Brewing Company:
Family-owned Catawba Brewing Co. has been making great beer in Western North Carolina since 1999. Catawba products may be found in kegs and cans across Eastern TN, NC, and Upstate SC. And they may be enjoyed at Catawba’s tasting rooms in Morganton, Biltmore Village, and downtown Asheville (March 2014). Stay in touch with Catawba Brewing Co by phone at 828-430-6883, on Facebook and Twitter, or www.catawbabrewing.com. Better still, stop by their facilities, have a beer, and say “hi” in person.
About Twin Leaf Brewery:
Twin Leaf Brewery is located in the heart of the South Slope of Asheville, NC. We brew everything, from traditional English style beers, to punch-you-in-the-face-with-hops IPAs, to Belgians of all shapes and sizes. And the real kicker is? They're all amazing. No frills, no fuss, just amazingly tasty beers. Our brewing system is in full view of the taproom, so you can see exactly where the magic happens while you enjoy your pints over Connect Four, Giant Jenga, and Cards Against Humanity. Come hang out with us at 144 Coxe Avenue, or visit our website at www.twinleafbrewery.com, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/twinleafavl, or follow us on Twitter @TwinLeafBeer. See you soon!
Course Map
** Course Map Subject to Change at Any Time
Thank You to our Race Sponsors
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 Downtown Association.
About the Asheville Downtown Association:
The mission of the Asheville Downtown Association is to be The Voice of Downtown and to promote and support quality economic, cultural and residential development of downtown Asheville. Created in 1987, the Asheville Downtown Association is a non-profit organization committed to the preservation and improvement of the central business district. Through programs and annual objectives, the association works to make Downtown Asheville the center of commerce, culture, government and leisure.
Together, the Asheville Downtown Association board and members support the vitality of downtown through public advocacy, political involvement and community events. Membership is open to any person or organization interested in supporting the downtown community. Members reflect a wide variety of residents, property owners, business professionals, retailers and restaurants. The Asheville Downtown Association produces a number of major events in downtown including: Easter on the Green, Downtown After 5, Asheville Oktoberfest, the Pritchard Park Cultural Arts summer series as well as the Asheville Holiday Parade and JingleFest.
Event schedule
- Fri, August 7, 2015 3:00 PM - Friday Early Packet Pick Up Opens - Paramount Kia - 1000 Ridgefield BLVD - behind Asheville Outlets
- Fri, August 7, 2015 7:00 PM - Friday Early Packet Pick Up Done
- Sat, August 8, 2015 4:00 PM - Race Day Packet Pick Up Open
- Sat, August 8, 2015 6:00 PM - Race Day Packet Pick Up Done
- Sat, August 8, 2015 6:10 PM - Race Start
- Sat, August 8, 2015 7:00 PM - Catawba Brewing Special Release Keg Tap
- Sat, August 8, 2015 7:30 PM - Awards
- Sat, August 8, 2015 8:00 PM - Twin Leaf Brewery Special Release Keg Tap
Contact information
- Event contact
- Leslie Grotenhuis
- info@kickitevents.com
- Phone
- +1 828-338-8380
- Website
- Visit website
