Run the JCC's Falafel 5K or Participate in the "Splash+Dash"!
Date: Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Location: 40 Clyde Street (field next to JCC Pool)
Online registration closes at 9pm Thursday, April 23rd.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION:
Splash + Dash on-site registration and packet pick up starts at 6:30am at the JCC pool reception desk
5k on-site registration and packet pick up start at 7:30am at the pavilion across from the pool
Early bird packet pick up Friday (4/24) from 7am-4pm and Saturday morning (4/25) from 9:30-12:00 at the JCC pool reception desk.
Splash portion starts at 7:00am at the JCC Pool
1k Kids' run starts at 8:00am at the pavilion
5k run starts at 8:30am at the pavilion
Falafel 5K
- Proceeds support the JCC's programs and lifelong learning opportunities.
- Run our official course and compete for prizes OR run your own course in the Virtual 5K.
- Virtual 5K participants can run a course of their choosing, log their time on the JCC website, and submit.
Prizes for:
- Top 3 overall (men & women)
- First place stroller runners (men & women)
- First place dog/human teams (men & women)
- First place in each 10-year age group (men & women)
Splash + Dash
- 3rd annual event! Limited spots available.
- Choose between a 200-yard (short) or 800-yard (long) swim, then head straight to the Falafel 5K Dash.
- We’ll track your swim & run times, but transition time won't count.
Youth 1K Run
A fun, exciting event for young runners!
Extras & Perks
- Each participant gets a FREE falafel sandwich from Smokee's Pizza
- We will have Runaway Café on site selling coffee and baked goods starting at 6:45am. https://www.facebook.com/p/Runaway-Caf%C3%A9-61562229271533/
- Participants are invited to a private pool party following the race at the AJCC Aquatics Center.
- One aid station will be available just after the first mile.
Come out, enjoy the beautiful spring weather while supporting the Asheville JCC! 🌞
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K Run Entry Closed
Online registration closed-
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$33.20
New Years Pricing
Dec 31 – Jan 31 -
$38.53
Early Bird Pricing
Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
$43.85
Regular Pricing
Apr 1 – Apr 26
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Virtual 5k Entry Closed
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$33.20
Virtual Runner
Dec 31 - Apr 26
Splash+Dash Long Course Swim Closed
Online registration closed-
Swim 800 yards, take a short (untimed) break to change clothes, and then run the Falafel 5k!
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$49.18
New Year's Special
Dec 31 – Jan 31 -
$54.50
Early Bird Pricing
Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
$59.83
Regular Pricing
Apr 1 – Apr 26
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Kids 1k run Closed
Online registration closed-
Kids 3-9 can run 1k around the field.
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$11.90
New Year's Pricing
Dec 31 – Jan 31 -
$17.23
Early Bird Pricing
Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
$22.55
Regular Pricing
Apr 1 – Apr 26
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Splash+Dash Short Course Swim Closed
Online registration closed-
Swim 200 yards, take a short (untimed) break to change clothes, and then run the Falafel 5k!
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$49.18
New Year's Pricing
Dec 31 – Jan 31 -
$54.50
Early Bird pricing
Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
$59.83
Regular Pricing
Apr 1 – Apr 26
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New Course Map for 2025! Starting from the Pavillion!
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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Event schedule
- Fri, April 24, 2026 7:00 AM - Packet Pick Up
- Sun, April 26, 2026 7:00 AM - Adult Splash + Dash
- Sun, April 26, 2026 7:00 AM - Kids Splash + Dash
- Sun, April 26, 2026 8:00 AM - 1k Kids Run Start
- Sun, April 26, 2026 8:30 AM - 5k Adults Run Start
- Sun, April 26, 2026 10:00 AM - 5k Winners Announced
Contact information
- Event contact
- Caroline Bloom
- Website
- Visit website
