Thomas Wolke 8K
On a cool, sunny Autumn morning, the leaves beginning to change, 400 runners try for their personal bests as they race 8 kilometers to benefit the Thomas Wolfe Memorial and the Asheville Track Club Shoe Fund. Asheville.com is proud to be a sponsor of the Race for the Thomas Wolfe Memorial.
Biltmore Estate
George Vanderbilt created Biltmore Estate in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains more than a century ago as a retreat for family and friends; a place to rediscover gracious hospitality and revel in nature’s beauty. His vision holds true today. Explore Biltmore House, a magnificent 250-room château filled with priceless art and antiques. Stroll through century-old gardens designed by America’s first landscape architect. Savor award-winning wines and taste our chefs’ creations using estate-raised foods. Enjoy our 8,000 acres of forests, farmlands, and rivers on bikes, horseback, and rafts. Request a FREE 32-page Visit Planner
 1-800-543-2961
Girls on the Run of WNC
GOTR of WNC is a chapter of Girls on the Run International, established in 1996 by Molly Barker, a marathon runner and Ironman triathlete. Today, there are over 150 chapters across the U.S. & Canada, with several new locations added yearly. In 2008 40,000 girls were served in the U.S. & Canada. Asheville.com is proud to sponsor Girls on the Run in Western North Carolina, and to participate in GOTR events.
Asheville Track Club
The Mission of the Asheville Track Club is to promote and support the running and communities of western North Carolina by providing information, education, training, social and sporting events for competitive and non-competitive runners and walkers of all ages, races, genders and abilities.
WNC Run/Walk for Autism
The Autism Society of North Carolina is the best source in North Carolina for connecting people who live with autism (and those who care about them) with resources, support, advocacy and information tailored to their unique needs. Asheville.com is proud to be a sponsor of the WNC Run/Walk for Autism.
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