MARATHON RELAY & 5K
Race Start Times: Marathon Relay 7:00AM | 5k 7:30AM
Trailside Brewing at Lennox Station, Hendersonville, NC
This Summer we’ll kick off the newly launched of the Ecusta Trail (paved greenway) with a Marathon Relay with a 4 Person and 2 Person team. If you’re still wanting to join in on the fun but go solo, you can also sign up for 5k solo option.
All races start and finish right in front of Trailside Brewing in Hendersonville, NC. 4 Person Team Relay runners will hand off to their next teammate after each 6.55 mile out and back. 2 Person will run 2 out and backs to complete 13.1 miles each. 5k Runners will complete their own 1.55 mile out and back.
Permit is pending. Course subject to change.
Included in Race Registration (one per Relay Teammate) Commemorative Race Shirt Finisher Medal Trailside Beer (21+) Donation to Mills River Partnership |  |
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HOW TO REGISTER: CAPTAINS & TEAM MEMBERS
TEAM CAPTAIN MARATHON RELAY | To register as a captain, choose the Marathon Relay 4 Person OR 2 Person team and create a team name. Captains must pay in full to complete registration for their team. |
TEAM MEMBER | Your Team Captain must already have registered your team. You follow the FREE option to register for a Team Member. Select your team in the registration process. There is no additional fee. |
 | This race proudly supports the Mills River Partnership and their mission to preserve, protect and improve the water quality in the Mills River. A portion of race proceeds from each race registration will be donated to the Mills River Partnership! |
Registration fees Spots remaining: 296
Summer Session 5k Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 2 days-
Race Shirt and Finisher Medal included in this registration.
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Register for Summer Session 5k$45.00
Early Bird Pricing
Now registering Jan 21 – Mar 3 -
$50.00
Second Tier
Mar 4 – May 22 -
$55.00
Last chance
May 23 – Jun 27
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Marathon Relay Captain - 4 Person Team Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 2 days-
Marathon Relay - 4 Person Team. Includes 4 Finisher medals & 4 Race Shirts.
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Register for Marathon Relay Captain - 4 Person Team$220.00Now registering Jan 21 – Mar 3
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$240.00Mar 4 – May 22
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$260.00May 23 – Jun 27
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Marathon Relay Captain - 2 Person Team Limited spots available
Price changes in 1 month 2 days-
2 Person Marathon Relay - includes 2 Race Shirts & 2 Finisher Medals.
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Register for Marathon Relay Captain - 2 Person Team$150.00Now registering Jan 21 – Mar 3
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$160.00Mar 4 – May 22
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$170.00May 23 – Jun 27
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Relay Team Member Sign Up Limited spots available
Register your information and add yourself to your existing team. Teams will first need to be created by a team captain for either the 4 Person OR 2 Person Marathon Relay.
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Register for Relay Team Member Sign UpFree
Relay Team Member Sign Up for existing 4 Person or 2 Person team.
Jan 21 - Jun 27
Course Details
Marathon Relay Course*
Permit pending. Course subject to change.*
5k Course*
Permit pending. Course subject to change.*
Awards
TEAM AWARDS
1st Place 4 Person All Female Team
1st Place 4 Person All Male Team
1st Place 4 Persoan Co-Ed Team
1st Place 2 Person All Female Team
1st Place 2 Person All Male Team
1st Place 2 Person Co-Ed Team
5K AWARDS
1st Place Male & Female
2nd Place Male & Female
3rd Place Male & Female
1st Place Male & Female Master (40+)
1st Place Male & Female (50+)
Age Group awards are Trailside Brewing pint glasses and will be given out to the top 3 male and female times in the following categories.
19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and up!
Kick It Event Management (Kick It Events) & Summer Session Marathon Relay & 5k have a no refund policy. Our team works year round to produce our high quality events. Even if the event is canceled we have incurred expenses with planning of the event that are non-refundable. Please see the guidelines below.
The Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program.
- Adding on the Race Roster Enhanced Refund Protection Program is a service provided outside of Kick It Events.
- This purchase is subject to the Protecht Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before purchasing.
- Kick It Events DOES NOT promise a refund with the purchase of the Race Roster Enhanced Protection Program.
Refunds
- No refunds will be given if you signed up for this race by accident. Double check the city, date and time BEFORE registering.
- There are no refunds for injury or illness.
- There are no refunds for work or event conflicts.
- There will be NO REFUNDS if the event needs to be postponed.
- If the event needs to be canceled due to a global pandemic, national health emergency, state of emergency in the area or catastrophic event, there will be no refund.
- We do not allow deferrals.
Postponement
- In the event of inclement weather, the event will be postponed at the race directors discretion. There will be NO REFUNDS if the event needs to be postponed.
- Inclement weather determination is at the discretion of the race directors. We are looking for dangerous conditions for our runners and volunteers or an impassable race course.
- The postponement announcement will be made as early as we can. If there is surprise weather we reserve the right to postpone the race up until race morning. A Postponement announcement will be by 5am race morning.
- If the event needs to be canceled due to a global pandemic, national health emergency, state of emergency in the area or catastrophic event, there will be no refund. We will do our best with a virtual event or socially distanced race. Please understand that we purchase your race items months ahead of time and we will get these items to you if the event is canceled last minute.
- Race postponement will be emailed out to runners using the email used during registration, posted on the race website as well as posted on our social media platforms.
- In the event the race is postponed and you would like your race swag mailed to you, you will be required to pay the shipping cost for your race bib and race swag.
- Race updates will be sent to the email address you registered with. Always make sure that your email is correct. In the event that the postponement date needs to be canceled, there will not be another postponement and there will not be any refunds.
Cancelation
- In the event the race needs to be canceled there will be no refunds.
- The cancellation announcement will be made as early as we can. If there is surprise weather we reserve the right to cancel the race up until race morning.
- We will always try to postpone the race if needed but sometimes permitting, weather etc does not allow for a postponement.
- If the event needs to be canceled due to a global pandemic, national health emergency, state of emergency in the area or catastrophic event, there will be no refund. We will do our best with a virtual event or socially distanced race. Please understand that we purchase your race items months ahead of time and we will get these items to you if the event is canceled last minute.
- Race cancellation will be emailed out to runners using the email used during registration, posted on the race website as well as posted on our social media platforms.
- Race updates will be sent to the email address you registered with. Always make sure that your email is correct.
Transfers
- You may transfer your registration to being a virtual runner up to 5 days (6/23/25 at 11:59PM) before the event using the transfer button on the registration page.
- After the transfer window (by 6/23/25 at 11:59PM) you must pay fee of $10 per registration for shipping to transfer to a virtual runner OR pick up your packet at Trailside Brewing on 6/27 at the Packet Pick Up Time 5-7PM.
- You may transfer your registration to another runner or to a different distance up to 5 days before the event using the transfer button on the registration page.
- After the 5 day cut off please reach out to Info@kickitevents.com for help with transferring
Contact information
- Event contact
- Rhianna Scott
- rhianna@kickitevents.com
- Website
- Visit website
Event schedule
- Fri, June 27, 2025 5:00 PM - Early Packet Pick Up Starts at Trailside Brewing
- Fri, June 27, 2025 7:00 PM - Early Packet Pick Up Ends at Trailside Brewing
- Sat, June 28, 2025 6:00 AM - Packet Pick Up Begins at Trailside Brewing
- Sat, June 28, 2025 7:00 AM - Marathon Team Relay Start
- Sat, June 28, 2025 7:30 AM - 5k Start
Sponsors
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Host Sponsor
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Fuel Sponsor
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Physical Therapy Partner
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Non Profit Partner
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Finish Line Sponsor
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Community Sponsor
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