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Earth Day 5K

Join us for the 2nd Annual Earth Day 5K hosted by the nonprofit Green Built Alliance to help reduce our community’s carbon footprint!

Presented by Pine Gate Renewables

Saturday, April 20, 2024

The Outpost- Amboy Rd. Asheville, NC 28806

*Parking at Carrier Park


POST RACE FESTIVITIES

Runners can enjoy our post-race celebration at The Outpost directly following the race and awards ceremony. Featuring booths from vendors and local organizations, the Grey Eagle Taqueria food truck, beer provided generously by French Broad River Brewery, and your favorite jam band favorites from local Asheville musicians, it's going to be a GREAT time.
The post-race party is open to the public for a suggested donation of $10 at the door. Don't miss out!



REGISTRATION DETAILS

Register by April 1st to be guaranteed a FREE race t-shirt. After that date, t-shirts will only be available in limited sizes and quantities with vintage race shirts available for an additional purchase.

Early registration includes a t-shirt, goodie bag, and bib with chip-timing services. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers as well as age group finishers! See the Awards tab for more details.

Children 2 and under can join you for free (without registering), but kids 3 and up must be registered.

Virtual 5K: Submit Virtual Results here any time during Earth Month! Link will be provided at a later date.



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To make a direct donation to the nonprofit Green Built Alliance, CLICK HERE!


Funds raised will support Green Built Alliance's programs that promote sustainability, impact environmental justice, and serve our community. The race aims to create a positive footprint, providing educational opportunities for supporting and engaging our community's commitment to 100% Renewable Energy by 2042.



Total raised

23 percent of the goal has been raised

Total raised
$568.93
Goal: $2,500.00

Registration Policies

TRANSFERS: All participants can transfer into the virtual version of the event up until the start of the event. There will be no refunds for the price difference between events and there will be no transfer of registration to another person.


REFUNDS: Due to the nature of the event, we will not be providing refunds if the event has to be canceled for unforeseen circumstances or if participant can not attend in-person. If you have registered and can not attend the in-person event, please transfer into the virtual version.


CANCELLATION: In the event of an unforeseen circumstance, such as an emergency, an act of god, or change in pandemic status resulting in the inability to have the in-person event, we reserve the right to cancel the event and automatically convert all in-person registrations to the virtual option and no refunds will be issued. Should this occur, your swag will be mailed to you for free.

Registration fees

Virtual 5K Closed

Includes t-shirt (guaranteed through April 1) and goody bag (for pick up during packet pickup or shipping after the race)

  1. $30.00

5K Closed

Online registration closed

  • Includes shirt (guaranteed through April 1), bib with chip timing, and goody bag

    1. $35.00

      Early Bird

      Jan 1 – Mar 12
    2. $40.00
      Mar 13 – Apr 20

1 Mile Fun Run Closed

Online registration closed

  • Includes t-shirt (guaranteed through April 1) and goody bag (untimed event)

    1. $25.00

      Early Bird

      Jan 1 – Mar 12
    2. $30.00
      Mar 13 – Apr 20

Contact information

Event contact
Green Built Alliance
Email
earthday5k@greenbuilt.org
Phone
828.254.1995
Website
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