RACE TO THE TAPS 2016
~MARATHON EDITION~
Who says a marathon has to be run in one day?
5+6.2+7+8= 26.2
The final race in the Race to the Taps Marathon Edition Running Series is Saturday, October 29th at New Belgium Brewing Company. This capstone event features two run options - a 4-miler and 8-miler through Asheville's River Art District. Runners & walkers welcome but pets and strollers are not allowed. All runners 21+ with valid ID can toast his/her acheivement at the end with a New Belgium beer!
The Race to the Taps 4 and 8 mile runs at New Belgium Brewing are part of a running series where runners can achieve 26.2 miles over the course the year. Other races include a 5-mile race at Catawba Brewing on April 23rd, 6.2 mile race at Southern Appalachian Brewery on June 11th, and 7 miles at Pisgah Brewing on September 24th. Tap one, tap all four!
We want you to go the distance and acheive 26.2 this year! We know the 8-mile race may seem daunting so we are allowing our marathoners to combine the Race to the Taps 4-miler at New Beligium on 10/29 with the Highland Brewing Company Night Flight 4-miler on 7/9 to make the 8 miles and get all the great marathoner swag!
The 2016 Race to the Taps Marathon Series is produced by:
If you missed the t-shirt cut off - no worries - Register at the lower, t-shirt free rate and BluBus Clothing will be on-site at the race selling event t-shirts and screen printing to order.
If you missed on-line registration - register on Friday at Paramount Kia behind the Asheville Outlet Mall from 4-7
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Race morning starting at 11am (8 miler) and 11:15 (4miler) at New Belgium.
Registration fees
4 Miler Closed
Online registration closed-
T-shirt Included in price
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$38.00Nov 19 – Sep 4
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$45.00Sep 5 – Oct 1
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ClosedOct 1 – Oct 27
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8 Miler Closed
Online registration closed-
T-shirt Included
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$45.00Nov 19 – Sep 4
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$52.00Sep 5 – Oct 1
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ClosedOct 1 – Oct 27
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4 Miler/ T-shirt Free Closed
Online registration closed-
T-Shirt NOT included in price
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$33.00Nov 19 – Sep 4
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$40.00Sep 5 – Oct 27
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8 Miler/ T-shirt Free Closed
Online registration closed-
T-shirt NOT included in price
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$40.00Nov 19 – Sep 4
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$47.00Sep 5 – Oct 27
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AWARDS
TOP AWARDS
Unique Race to the Taps leather can covers for the 4 miler and growler carriers for the 8 miler from Oowee Products will 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).
About Oowee Products
Premier Leather Beverage Accessories
» All products are responsibly manufactured and handcrafted in Asheville, North Carolina.
» Oowee® sleeves are made from 100% leather sourced from within the USA.
» All logos are branded into the leather sleeve using heat and pressure.
» Oowee® Products partners with the Autism Society of North Carolina and employs adults on the autism spectrum to manufacture our products.
» Oowee® sleeves are stylish, functional, and have a lifetime guarantee.
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Purchase a custom Race to the Taps Oowee Sleeve directly from the company here.
AGE GROUP AWARDS
In keeping with the theme of the series, pint glasses from the brewery host, will be awarded to the top 3 male & female finishers in each age category. 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+.
No double dipping on awards. All timed awards are based on GUN TIME. Chip timing is for your information only.
SPIRIT 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. These special awards will receive a Race to the Taps knit Freaker beer cover.
FASTEST MARATHONER AWARDS
GO THE DISTANCE this year! All runners who register and complete the 26.2 cumulative miles from the four Race to the Taps in the Marathon Series (5-miler at Catawba Brewing, 6.2 miler at Southern Appalachian Brewery, 7-miler at Pisgah Brewing and 8-miler at New Belgium) are eligible for the top award - a $500 travel voucher for the fastest male and female marathoner. Cumulative times are based on gun times at each race.
Sponsors
THANK YOU to Race to the Taps Co-Presenting Sponsors:
THANK YOU to the Race to the Taps Official Running Outfitter & Grocery Partners:
THANK YOU to the Race to the Taps Official Travel Partner & Supporting Sponsors:
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Non-Profit Partner
A portion of race proceeds benefit Mountain True
About Mountain True:
MountainTrue is the result of a merger of Environmental and Conservation Organization (based in Henderson County, founded in 1987), Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance (based in Macon County, founded in 2000) and Western North Carolina Alliance (based in Buncombe County, founded in 1982). MountainTrue became an official non-profit in January 2015, and was formed with three specific goals:
- To have a stronger influence on policy at all levels of government, through increased local presence;
- To build a stronger organization and increase our geographic reach;
- And to strengthen our grassroots engagement and involve a broader spectrum of the population.
To achieve our goals, MountainTrue’s board, volunteers and professional staff focus on a core set of issues across 23 counties of Western North Carolina: sensible land use, restoring public forests, protecting water quality, and promoting clean energy – all of which have a high impact on the environmental health and long-term prosperity of our region. MountainTrue is the home of the French Broad Riverkeeper, the primary protector and defender of the French Broad River watershed.
Course Maps
Event schedule
- Fri, October 28, 2016 4:00 PM - Early Packet Pick Up at Paramount Kia behind the Asheville Outlet Mall
- Fri, October 28, 2016 7:00 PM - Early Packet Pick Up ends
- Sat, October 29, 2016 9:30 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
- Sat, October 29, 2016 11:00 AM - 8 Miler Race Start
- Sat, October 29, 2016 11:15 AM - 4 Miler Race Start
- Sat, October 29, 2016 12:30 PM - Awards Ceremony Begins
Contact information
- Event contact
- Leslie Grotenhuis
- info@kickitevents.com
- Website
- Visit website
