Writers Who Run 5k & 10k Race For Literacy

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!

The 10k is loop around the lake 2x and see more terrain than the 5k. Mostly flat with a few short hills. Great for those who love longer distances!

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) or 10k (6.2 miles)
• 10k Time: 8:00 AM
• 5k Time: 8:05 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 & 10k 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 50% of the race profits will also go to R2S.

Bring a few new or gently used books for 3-17 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
• Early registration for 10k (thru May 31) $35
• Price increases for 10k on June 1 to $45
• 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, under the gift shop in the Harrell Center.
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

• ​10k Race Start 8:00 AM
• 5k Race Start 8:05 AM
• 5k Awards Ceremony 9:00 AM
• Literacy Partner Books Presentation 9:30 AM
• 10k Awards Ceremony 10:00 AM
• All racers are expected to finish by 10:00 AM

TIMING/AWARDS

This race will be chip timed. All racers are expected to finish by 10:00 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 also receive PRIZES.

• Top 3 Male Finishers Overall for 5k
• Top 3 Female Finishers Overall for 5k
• Top 3 Male Finishers Overall for 10k
• Top 3 Female Finishers Overall for 10k
• 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+