North Carolina · 5K
Let Your Light Shine 5K
Let Your Light Shine 5K is a 5K event held in Asheville, North Carolina. It was last held on August 8, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Asheville, NC
Race details
- Last held
- August 8, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
About the Let Your Light Shine 5K
The Let Your Light Shine 5K is a fundraising walk or run and for the first time will be held on a Saturday morning. It will be timed by Finish Well Timing. This will be Western Carolina Rescue Ministries' 8th annual 5k race to raise funds and spread awareness of the ministry’s community impact. This event will take place on Saturday August 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Asheville’s Carrier Park, and all proceeds from this event will directly benefit WCRM. As we embark on another year of service and o…
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Let Your Light Shine 5K: common questions
- When is the Let Your Light Shine 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Let Your Light Shine 5K held?
- In Asheville, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Let Your Light Shine 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Let Your Light Shine 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Let Your Light Shine 5K start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
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