October 18, 2026 | 8:30AM Race Start | 8:15AM Fun Run Loop
Tanger Outlet Mall, Asheville
Registration opens April 10!
Join us Saturday, October 18 for a family friendly 5K at the Tanger Outlet Mall! This is a unique and flat race course that takes runners through the Outlet Mall. The 5k race registration includes a finisher coin, chip timing, and race shirt.
The Fun Run untimed loop is a .25 kid friendly loop in the mall that includes a finisher coin and race bib. Just $10!
Proceeds from the race will be donated to the Asheville Police Foundation and its mission to strengthen safety and community partnerships across Asheville. A commemorative race shirt and chip timing are included in 5k race registration.
Support the Asheville Police Foundation!

The Asheville Police Department Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to gathering community support and resources to enhance the effectiveness of the Asheville Police Department. Through collaborative efforts, we strive to enhance public safety, promote crime prevention, and build trust between law enforcement and the residents of Asheville.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Boo Dash 5k Opening soon
Registration opens in 3 days 4 hours-
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$50.14
Early bird pricing
Apr 10 – Jul 12 -
$55.49
Second tier
Jul 13 – Sep 6 -
$60.83
Final tier
Sep 7 – Oct 17
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Fun Run Loop Opening soon
Untimed .25 mile fun run that includes a finisher coin and a race bib.
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$12.69
Untimed race that includes a finisher coin and race bib.
Apr 10 - Oct 17
5k Course Map
5k Awards
Overall 5k Awards
Top awards for the male & female category
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
1st Place Masters (40+)
1st Place Grand Masters (50+)
Age Group
The 1st place male and female in each category will receive an award.
9 & under, 10-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over
*There are no awards for the untimed Fun Run Loop
The Tanger Outlet Mall and Kick It Event Management (Kick It Events) has 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 Tanger Outlet Mall and Kick It Event Management.
- This purchase is subject to the Protecht Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before purchasing.
- The Tanger Outlet Mall and Kick It Event Management 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.
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 (https://kickitevents.com/boo-dash-5k) 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 before the event using the transfer button on the registration page.
- 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
- Website
- Visit website
