RACE TO THE TAPS 2017
~ Four 5-milers ~
The second race in Mix 96.5's Race to the Taps Running Series is Saturday, April 29 at New Belgium Brewing in Asheville, NC. Don't miss this chip timed 5-miler overlooking the beautiful French Broad River. Runners & walkers are welcome but pets and strollers are not allowed.
Online Registration but runners and walkers can still sign up for the race on Friday, April 28th from 4pm - 7pm during packet pickup at Paramount Kia located behind the Asheville Outlets, or onSaturday, April 29th starting at 9:30am at New Belgium Brewing before the 11am start. Registration is $40 and includes a crisp New Belgium brew for those 21 and over.
The Race to the Taps 5-miler at New Belgium is part of a four race running series over the course of 2017. All races in the Race to the Taps Running Series are 5-mile courses unique to each brewery and include an event on March 18th at Bold Rock Cidery, September 30th at Oskar Blues Brewery and the final race on October 28th at the Wedge Brewing Company at the Foundation. Tap one, tap all four!
** Grab 5 friends and save with the 6-pack TEAM CHALLENGE **
Sign up 6 of your friends and family to create a 6-pack of running buddies and save $30 on registration ($5 per runner) PLUS each runner on the team gets a Race to the Taps sweater koozie at packet pickup. The best team at the race will also win a special Race to the Taps award! Simply select your race entry (shirt or no shirt) then follow the prompts to create or add to a team)
Look for the add to team area after choosing shirt or no shirt option.
****T-shirt option has closed.***
**Only the lower registration fee without a t-shirt is available. You will be able to purchase a t-shirt directly from Blubus Clothing Co. at the event for $20. They will screen print the perfect shirt for you right on-site.***
Registration fees
Registration WITHOUT t-shirt Closed
Lower registration fee/ T-shirt NOT included
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$38.00Dec 9 - Apr 26
Course Map
Awards
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.
TOP 10 AWARDS
The TOP 10 awards at each Race to the Taps (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and overall Male & Female, plus Top Masters and Grandmasters Male & Female) receive a custom Race to the Taps wooden 6-pack carrier created just for us from Southside Woodworks.
Non-Profit Partner
Thank you to our NonProfit Partner Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run inspires girls confidence to lead a joyful, healthy lifestyle with a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively intregrates running.
Sign up to volunteer here.
Event schedule
- Fri, April 28, 2017 4:00 PM - Early Packet Pick Up/ Onsite Registration opens at Paramount Kia in West Asheville
- Fri, April 28, 2017 7:00 PM - Early Packet Pick Up closes
- Sat, April 29, 2017 9:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pick Up/Onsite Registration Opens
- Sat, April 29, 2017 11:00 AM - Race Start
- Sat, April 29, 2017 12:30 PM - Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Leslie Grotenhuis
- info@kickitevents.com
- Phone
- +1 828-338-8380
- Website
- Visit website