The Brevard Classic Races presented by UNC Health Pardee return on May 29, 2026, during White Squirrel Weekend in downtown Brevard!
Choose a 5K or 12K and run scenic, community-lined streets with a downtown start and finish. This race offers a fun and welcoming experience for runners of all levels, combining small-town charm with a thoughtfully designed course.
Held alongside one of Heart of Brevard’s most beloved annual weekends, participants can enjoy a free community celebration featuring live music, children’s activities, craft vendors, and local downtown shopping, making it a perfect way to experience Brevard at its best.
Both courses start and finish in the heart of Downtown Brevard and wind through scenic neighborhoods, greenways, and country roads. Expect a mix of fast, fun miles and classic race day excitement!
This event isn’t just about the run—it’s about celebrating community and connection. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just soaking in the vintage race atmosphere, this is your chance to be part of Brevard’s newest running tradition.
Downtown start and finish—steps from great shops and restaurants
Historic neighborhoods along East Main Street featuring early 1900s Colonial Revival and Craftsman homes
Greenway paths and peaceful stretches that highlight Brevard’s small-town charm and nearby mountain scenery
A celebration of community, camaraderie, and classic race day energy
Earn a super cool finisher medal—crafted to celebrate Brevard’s local spirit
Snag an iconic, classic race shirt—free with registration before the shirt deadline!
Sign up and join us for this exciting race experience in Brevard!
Discounted pricing for kids 12 and under!
We love seeing families get active together! All participants ages 12 and under can register for the 5k for just $25 through May 16th. After that time, the price increases to $30 until race day. (No code needed—the discount is automatically applied at checkout!)
What's included in your entry
- Dri-fit Brevard Classic Races shirt, until deadline
- A unique, custom-designed, commemorative finisher medal
- A first-class running experience in Western North Carolina!
- Free parking available for race participants
- Course fully-marked with route signs and course markings on the road
- Course maps to get you prepped for race day
- Chip-timing for accurate, live results
- Complimentary race photos
- Spectator-friendly courses
- One-of-a-kind race awards
Event Swag
All runners will receive a complimentary dri-fit Brevard Classic Races shirt with their registration until April 25th at midnight. Beginning April 26th, shirts will only be available in limited quantities and sizes for $25.
All participants will also receive a super cute, white squirrel finisher medal to commemorate the event!
|
NEW THIS YEAR: CASH PRIZES for the 12k!
NEW FOR 2027: CASH PRIZES for the 12k!
Cash prizes for the overall top three male and female winners of the 12k!
1st place - $100
2nd place - $75
3rd place - $50
*Must be present at the award ceremony to accept your cash prize!
Packet Pickup
Pre-event Packet Pickup
- TBD
- TBD
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Saturday, May 29th from 6:30am - 7:30am
- Race hub, near the Start/Finish Line (55 E Jordan St, Brevard, NC 28712)
Pickup will end promptly at 7:30am.
NOTE: Please opt in to receive text messages from iDaph Events. We’ll use text messages only to send your Event Guide and important event updates, including weather alerts, schedule changes, cancellations, or emergency information. We will never send advertising or promotional messages. If you opt out, you will miss important or time-sensitive information about the event.
Did you register to participate in person but can't make it on race day? You have options!
We understand that plans can change! If you're unable to participate in your registered event, we offer several options to help, including switching to the virtual event, deferring your entry, or requesting a change in race distance. These options provide flexibility while helping offset the administrative time and costs associated with registration changes.
#1 VIRTUAL EVENT: You can transfer your registration to the virtual event at any point before the start of the race. The virtual event gives you the flexibility to train and race from wherever you call home, on your schedule. Plus, you still get the awesome race swag! Complete your race at a time and place that works best for you—whether that's your neighborhood streets, favorite trail, or a destination run. Submit your results online and celebrate your accomplishment with runners from across the country. Virtual swag will be shipped after the event. Email support@idaph.net to request the transfer.
NOTE: Transfers to the virtual event within two weeks prior to the event will incur a $12 charge to cover packaging and shipping.
#2 DEFERRAL: If you're unable to participate, you may request a deferral up to 15 days before the originally scheduled race day. Requests received after this deadline cannot be accommodated.
Deferral Fees
Half Marathon & Marathon: $25
5K, 8K, 10K & 12K: $15
To request a deferral, simply purchase the Deferral option from the Race Store on the registration platform.
Once your request is processed, you'll receive a digital iDaph Events gift card equal to your registration fee (less processing and service fees.) The gift card may be used to register for any iDaph-owned Signature Event or given to a friend or family member for use toward their registration. Gift Cards are not redeemable for client/partner events.
Participants who purchased the pre-event shipping option are not eligible for a deferral once their race packet has been shipped. Packets are typically packed for shipment three weeks prior to race day.
Any eligible additional products or add-ons purchased with your registration will be refunded when your transfer or deferral is processed.
If the event is postponed due to inclement weather, deferrals will not be permitted. All race expenses have already been incurred for the originally scheduled race date.
#3 RACE DISTANCE CHANGE: You may switch from one distance to another within the same event. There will be no refunds for any price difference when dropping down. When moving up, you will be required to pay the price difference before the transfer is made. Participants who purchased the pre-event shipping option and had their race bibs mailed in advance will be required to attend packet pickup to swap their bib. Email support@idaph.net to request the change in distance.
TRANSFERS BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS: Transfers between participants are prohibited. Running with another participant's bib creates serious safety and timing issues. Emergency responders and race officials rely on the registration information associated with each bib, including emergency contacts and medical information. If someone is wearing another person's bib, medical care could be delayed or based on incorrect information, and the wrong emergency contact could be notified.
Bib swapping also compromises the integrity of race results and awards. If the registered participant and the person wearing the bib are different ages or genders, overall and age group results can be incorrect, affecting multiple participants.
Participants found running with another person's bib will be automatically disqualified. Individuals participating without registering ("bandits") or wearing another participant's bib will be banned from future iDaph Events.
We suggest that if you want to ‘give’ your entry to a friend/family member that you use the ‘DEFERRAL’ option. You will receive an iDaph Gift card and you can gift this to your friend or family member to get signed up.
REFUNDS: Our team begins planning and investing in your race experience months before race day. Expenses such as permits, insurance, medals, shirts, timing, supplies, and staffing are incurred well in advance of the event. For this reason, all registrations are non-refundable.
In the event the race is canceled, postponed, modified, or impacted by severe weather, natural disasters, public safety concerns, government actions, or other circumstances beyond our control, refunds will not be issued.
We understand that plans can change and injuries happen. While refunds are not available, participants have options such as moving to a different race distance, switching to the virtual event, or deferring their registration in accordance with the event's registration policies and deadlines.
CANCELLATION & EVENT MODIFICATION: The safety of our participants, volunteers, spectators, and community is our highest priority. If circumstances beyond our control—including, but not limited to, severe weather, natural disasters, public safety concerns, government actions, emergency situations, course conditions, or the inability to obtain or maintain required permits—affect the event, iDaph Events reserves the right to modify, delay, shorten, postpone, cancel, or convert the event to a virtual experience.
Should the event be converted to a virtual event, all in-person registrations will automatically be transferred to the virtual option, and participant swag will be mailed at no additional charge.
Countdown to event
Event schedule
- Sat, May 29, 2027 6:30 AM - Packet Pickup: 6:30 - 7:30am near the Start/Finish line
- Sat, May 29, 2027 8:00 AM - Race Start Time (12k & 5k)
- Sat, May 29, 2027 9:15 AM - 5k Awards Ceremony
- Sat, May 29, 2027 9:30 AM - 12k Awards Ceremony
- Sat, May 29, 2027 10:00 AM - Course Cutoff
Contact information
- Event contact
- The iDaph Support Team
- Phone
- 828.684.0812
- Website
- Visit website
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Brevard Classic 5k Opening soon
Registration opens in 2 hours 26 minutes-
Includes finisher medal, free dri-fit shirt until deadline and complimentary race photos
-
$50.38
Super Early Registration
Nov 12 – Mar 21 -
$53.06
Early Registration
Mar 22 – Apr 25 -
$55.75
Regular Registration
Apr 26 – May 23 -
$55.75
Late Registration
May 24 – May 29
-
Brevard Classic 12k Opening soon
Registration opens in 2 hours 26 minutes-
Includes finisher medal, free dri-fit shirt until deadline and complimentary race photos
-
$61.13
Super Early Registration
Nov 12 – Mar 21 -
$66.50
Early Registration
Mar 22 – Apr 25 -
$71.88
Regular Registration
Apr 26 – May 23 -
$77.25
Late Registration
May 24 – May 29
-
VIRTUAL 5k Opening soon
(NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON) - Includes finisher medal and free dri-fit event shirt until deadline
-
$50.38
US addresses only
Nov 12 - May 29
VIRTUAL 12k Opening soon
(NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON) - Includes finisher medal and free dri-fit event shirt until deadline
-
$71.88
US addresses only
Nov 12 - May 29
Sponsors
-
Presenting Sponsor
-
-
Exclusive Health Partner
-
-
Corporate Sponsor
-
-
Race Partners
-
-
Charity Partners
-
