A toast to the Kiwanis Club of Asheville as we celebrate the 22nd year of the Biltmore-Kiwanis 15K/5K Classic on the Biltmore Estate and the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis. This majestic course should be on every runners list to run again and again! Starting at the estate winery, we will wind through scenic property, passing by America’s oldest private residence and through the fragrant gardens, taking in the undisturbed beauty that the Vanderbilts fell in love with over a century ago.
Registration
Online registration for the Biltmore-Kiwanis 15K/5K Classic will open at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 1 and will close on Thursday, May 2 at 9:00 PM.
Start Times
15K – 7:30 AM
5K – 7:45 AM
All races start at Antler Hill Village
Entry Fees
September 1-December 31, 2018: 15K-$55, 5K-$40
January 1-March 31, 2019: 15K-$60, 5K-$45
April 1 thru race day: 15K-$65, 5K-$50
All entry fees include one entry ticket onto the Biltmore Estate (excluding the house) through 1:00 PM on race day.
A spectator ticket is required for each guest that is not running the race or that is not volunteering. These tickets may be purchased at packet pick-up from a Biltmore Estate representative. The cost per race day spectator ticket is $23 plus tax.
Course(s)
Both races are run entirely on the scenic grounds of the Biltmore Estate. During the event, vehicular traffic will be limited and controlled. Both courses are USATF certified. Chip timing will be used for both races. Pre-race training prior to the event is prohibited since the entire course is on paved roads with heavy vehicular traffic and on the private property of the Biltmore Estate. Due to directional flow for traffic, it will not be possible to drive the course as it is to be run. All participants must be off the course prior to 9:45 a.m.
15K Course Description
The 15K course is run entirely on the scenic grounds of the Biltmore Estate. Beginning at the Winery Village area, the course climbs to the Deerpark Restaurant then descends and climbs along the main road to Biltmore House, where runners will loop in front of its massive front doors. Runners will then circle through the Walled Garden, pass by the Azalea Garden and lagoon along the French Broad River, and finish by returning to the Winery. The first half of the course has two challenging hills, while the second half is downhill-to-flat.
5K Course Description
The 5K course is run entirely on the scenic grounds of the Biltmore Estate. The 5K Course is a flat, out-and-back course starting at the Winery and paralleling the French Broad River. It is a great course to get a running PR!
Course maps are on our website
http://bit.ly/BiltmoreKiwanisClassic
Packet Pickup/Late Registration
Saturday, May 4 – 12:00-8:00 PM – TBA
Sunday, May 5 – 6:00-7:00 AM – Group Sales Parking Lot, Biltmore Estate (1 Lodge Street, Asheville NC 28803)
Asheville Pre/Post Race Events
Friday, May 3 – TBA
Saturday, May 4 – TBA
Stuff
All Biltmore-Kiwanis 5K/15K Classic runners will receive a short-sleeve cotton/tech blend shirt. Those wanting a short-sleeve tech shirt may pay $5 extra during registration.
Shirts will be ordered on April 18 so anyone registering after that date may not receive a shirt and/or in the size they prefer. We encourage you to register before this date.
For the third consecutive year, we are offering a commemorative race medal for our runners to purchase! Whether you are just now registering or have already signed up, you are able to purchase this gorgeous trinket within your account under add-ons. Last year we sold out three weeks before the race so make sure you purchase yours today!
Awards
15K
Special awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female.
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups:
15 & Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
5K
Special awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female.
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups:
15 & Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
Additional Details & Registration Link
http://bit.ly/Biltmore-Kiwanis15Kand5KClassic
http://bit.ly/Biltmore-Kiwanis-Classic
https://www.facebook.com/events/468346153682107/