Event Description
The 5k is a simple "lollipop" route (out-and-back with a loop around the lake). Mostly flat with a few short hills. Great for beginners!
Register here: https://www.writerswhorun.com/race
RACE EVENT INFO
This race is great for first-time racers. Walkers are also welcome!
- Race Date: Saturday July 15, 2023
- Distance: 5k (3.1 miles)
- Start Time: 7:30 AM
- Location: Lake Junaluska in Waynesville, NC
- Starting Line: Nanci Weldon Gym on N. Lakeshore Dr. behind the Lake Junaluska Welcome Center
- Inclement Weather: We will hold the race rain or shine
- Online Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 13 at 10:00 PM
PURPOSE
The goal for the Writers Who Run 5k Race For Literacy is to help promote worldwide literacy by focusing on a local region.
This year, we're donating books to Read 2 Succeed Asheville-Buncombe (R2S) and a portion of the race profits will also go to R2S.
Bring a few new or gently used books for 5-17 year olds to donate to the cause. We will be collecting culturally diverse books at the pavilion. Find out more about our Literacy Partners. Please bring books with Black main characters and/or written by Black authors.
GOAL: 500 books and $1,500 funds raised.
COURSE
For the 2023 race, the course is mostly flat on paved trails around Lake Junaluska. Check out the course map for more details.Average Temp: Low 62 – High 81.
Water stations will be set up to keep you hydrated.
ENTRY FEE REGISTRATION
- Early registration for 5k (thru May 31) $25
- Price increases for 5k on June 1 to $35
- Online Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 13 at 10:00 PM
- NO race-day registration.
PACKET PICKUP
Friday, July 14, 2023 ~ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM near the boat dock and the white Adirondack chairs, under the Gifts & Grounds shop in the Harrell Center, Room 105.
Saturday, July 15, 2023 ~ 7:15 AM - 7:45 AM at the race start.
WE ENCOURAGE ALL RACERS TO PICK UP THEIR REGISTRATION PACKETS ON FRIDAY NIGHT.
Please bring your confirmation with the QR code. If you don't get a QR code, we can look up your registration by name or email.
SCHEDULE
- 5k Race Start 7:30 AM
- All racers are expected to finish by 8:30 AM
- 5k Awards Ceremony 8:45 AM
- Literacy Partner Books Presentation 9:00 AM
TIMING/AWARDS
This race will be chip timed. All racers are expected to finish by 8:30 AM if you want your timing results posted. Awards will be presented in the following categories. NO DOUBLE DIPPING FOR OVERALL FINISHERS. Overall finishers will receive PRIZES.
- Top 3 Male Finishers Overall for 5k
- Top 3 Female Finishers Overall for 5k
- Top Male and Female Finishers in the following 12 age categories for both 5k and 10k:
10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
