When the Pattern Became Clear – Five Things That Shifted Everything By Daphne Kirkwood, Founder of iDaph Events There wasn’t one big moment. It was a pattern. And once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it. The more races I …

Three Lessons Learned Before iDaph Ever Existed By Daphne Kirkwood, Founder of iDaph Events Before there was a business, a race calendar, or any thought of becoming a race director, there was a long season of learning. Not from a …

If you’ve spent any time around Hendersonville lately, you’ve probably noticed something pretty cool happening: more bikes, more riders, and a growing sense that cycling is becoming part of everyday life here. A big reason for that momentum is the …

Why the Second Attempt Mattered More Than the First By Daphne Kirkwood, Founder of iDaph Events The decision to try again came quickly. After my first 5K in May of 2002, I left feeling deeply disappointed — not because I …

By: Daphne Kirkwood There are some places that stay with you long after the event cones are picked up and the finish line comes down. For me, Kanuga is one of those places. When I think about returning to Kanuga …

By: Daphne Kirkwood Some things stay with you. Triathlon has always been one of them. Triathlon has been a part of my life for a long time—long before race directing, long before iDaph Events, long before I understood how complex …

Four Early Observations That Shaped Everything That Came After By Daphne Kirkwood, Founder of iDaph Events Before iDaph became a company, a calendar of races, or a team effort, it started with one very unsure runner trying to figure out …

In true iDaph fashion, we’re not just looking back… we’re charging ahead. Because we know the heart of this community isn’t just in its past — it’s in how we keep showing up, race after race, year after year. To …

At iDaph Events, we love seeing people set goals, show up, and cross the finish line—no matter their age. Watching someone fall in love with moving their body lights us up, but there’s something extra special about seeing the next …

There’s something powerful about having a goal on the calendar — a real date with real meaning. That’s exactly what the New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half offers: a chance to start 2026 with purpose, strength, and something challenging to …