2022 Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k Event Guide

by Daphne | Sep 21, 2022 | Event News

WELCOME TO THE THIRD ANNUAL BLACK BEAR HALF MARATHON & 8K PRESENTED BY HUNTER SUBARU ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2022 IN HENDERSONVILLE, NC!

We can’t wait for all the Appalachian Trilogy runners to finish off their final race in the series at the Black Bear Half Marathon and for all of you to get to experience running in WNC in the fall. The scenery and fall foliage will be absolutely stunning!

Check out ALL the event resources available to you (below), to get you prepped and ready for race day:

Love podcasts? Listen while you are on your training run or commuting in your car.
Enjoy watching youtube videos? You can watch the event guide podcast on Youtube.
Do you like reading and clicking on all the race links on your computer? If so, we have the interactive event guide linked below.

Whatever your favorite way to receive information is… we encourage you to take the time to watch, listen or read about the upcoming event before race weekend. This information will set you up to have a stress free race weekend experience.

Happy training friends, you are almost to the Start Line!

From all of us at iDaph Events

RACE START

BOTH RACES: 8:00AM

Finish line is in the same location as the start line in the middle of Jackson Park, Hendersonville, NC.

Please note: THE COURSE IS CLOSED AT NOON

PARKING

Plenty of parking is available within Jackson Park. See the maps on the Event Guide.

RESTROOMS

Restrooms are available inside the park next to most picnic shelters.

INTERACTIVE EVENT GUIDE

EVENT GUIDE PODCAST

(AUDIO - listen on your favorite podcasting platform)

COURSE PREVIEW VIDEO

(coming soon, last week in Sept. check back!)

Meet Allison Capps | Graphic Designer #idaphcrew

by Daphne | Sep 14, 2022 | Event News

Recognize this friendly, fun-loving and artistic lady?

Meet ALLISON CAPPS!

Allison, has been at idaph events pumping out creative designs and graphics for years! You will also recognize her behind the camera at most of our ‘idaph owned’ events. She is a busy mom with two little ones and juggles all that life entails when you are working, staying healthy and fit and being an awesome mother at the same time. Allison is an artist that constantly comes up with unique designs for our brands and events. She is loyal, fun, friendly and committed to women in our community in both running and in her volunteer work.

We asked Allison a little bit about herself - her favorite running shoes, races, and more! Here are a couple quick things for you to know:

About Allison…

Any fun races coming up? I’m running my first Half Marathon in 4 years in November, post-baby, post pandemic running here I come!

Speaking of races, which iDaph event has been your favorite to date and what made it so special? The inaugural Jump Off Rock Half and 10k! It was our first big event with a finish line party, post pandemic and it was so special to get to celebrate and see our running community come out in person!

What advice would you give to anyone struggling to get back into running after a setback (injury) or having a baby (Allison)? Running and exercising is so different post-baby! Give your body grace! It has been through so much (and still is), remind yourself you can push yourself and set goals but also HAVE FUN! Pre-baby Allison always had time and distance goals, now I’m running for health and fun! One day I’ll get back to goals but for now I’m focusing on building fitness and gaining muscle back.

Favorite race distance? Half-marathon, hands down! Although, I’m going to talk Daphne into letting me run the Frostbite 10k this year & one day Ill get Amy to do a Marathon with me!

How many times a week do you run? 3-4 times

How many times a week do you exercise? 5-6 times, Runners don’t underestimate some strength training!

Music or no music when running? I don’t think my legs work if I don’t have music!

Favorite running season? FALL

crisp air and the warm sun with crunchy leaves is my favorite!

Favorite running shoe? I’m running in Asics Gel Nimbus right now, but am a long time Brooks Launch fan too.

Running solo or with friends? Both! I like the quiet of running alone, but friends are welcome too! My best running buddy is my dog Lilly Mae, though.

And then anything else you think that would be fun/interesting to share with our participants about you!
Fun Fact! I met my husband on our high school cross country team, so running is kind of a big deal in our house. We also love taking our 2 kiddos on Jeep rides, Braves baseball, and are foodies who love a cup of bougie coffee!

Reveal your Resolution | Photo Contest

by Daphne | Sep 13, 2022 | Event News

⭐ Announcing the REVEAL YOUR RESOLUTION photo contest! ⭐

How it works:

#1 Show up to the 2023 New Year’s Resolution Run on New Year’s Day - January 1, 2023 in Downtown Asheville, North Carolina - with your resolution in mind.

#2 During the finishing stretch of the race (before the final turn to the finish), get ready to strike a pose and express how you are showing up heading into the New Year.

#3 Photos will be posted after the race on our photo gallery. Use this complimentary race photo as a reminder all year long to stick to your resolution!!

#4 Participate in the contest and get a chance to WIN a free entry for you and a friend to the 2024 Resolution Run.

#5 Top photos will be selected by the race crew and posted online for public voting the week after the event.

*Props, posters, signs and costumes are highly encouraged!*

Introducing an elite mobile athletic recovery: Athletic Upgrade

by Daphne | Sep 12, 2022 | Event News

Asheville off Road Series participants will get to participate in an elite mobile athletic recovery

& performance boosting service at this year’s race with ATHLETIC UPGRADE on Sunday, Sept. 18th.

Offeirng Compression, cryotheraphy, PBM, Hypervolt and PEMF

2022 IC Imagine – Fine Arts 5k Race Results

by Daphne | Sep 10, 2022 | Event News

IC Imagine - Fine Arts 5k Results

9/10/2022

Congrats to all of you that came out and ran your hearts out at the Fine Arts 5k. What a blast to have this race all on the IC Imagine school campus again this year.

RESULTS

Online results are HERE.

AWARDS

Award Categories are HERE.

Looking for your next race? Check out these three holiday themed, family friendly running events South Asheville Turkey Trot, Ugly Sweater Run and New Years Resolution Run.