2021 Let’s do this! iDaph Events Schedule
A note from Daphne... The New Year is here and it comes with a lot of hope and anticipation. The year 2020 has been difficult for every single one of us and being able to start a new year with fresh goals and a new mindset is refreshing and invigorating. There is no...
Wasn’t 2021 supposed to be better than 2020, or did we miss something?
This morning, while in the final stages of preparing for registration to open tonight at midnight, we received word that the Asheville Marathon and Half will not receive the necessary final approvals to take place at the Biltmore Estate on March 20th, 2021. This...
2021 New Year’s Resolution Run Pre-Event Guide
We can't wait to welcome 2021 with you! New Year's Resolution Run Podcast Listen to the New Year's Resolution Run Podcast for everything you need to know for New Year's Day and packet pick-up. You can download this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere you...
Events in 2021 | A message from our Race Director
by Daphne Kirkwood Brrr. December is here and winter has suddenly arrived! This month also marks the end of 2020. The final days of this difficult year for all of us... 2021 is going to be brighter, we just know it! As we look forward to the new year and the events we...
South Asheville Turkey Trot Pre-Event Guide
We can't wait to see you at the South Asheville Turkey Trot 5K! Here's what you need to know for Packet Pick-up and Race Day. We are thankful you're here! Thank you for signing up for the South Asheville Turkey Trot. We can't wait to celebrate our Thanksgiving morning...
Registration is now open for the New Year’s Resolution Run in downtown Asheville
Kiss 2020 goodbye! Join iDaph Event’s 2021 New Year’s Resolution Run in downtown Asheville Celebrate the love of running, fitness, and the new year with iDaph Events 7th Annual Resolution Run, set for New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1st, 2021 in downtown Asheville,...
Update on Winter Programs: Asheville Winter Bike League and Asheville Swim League
A note from Daphne Kirkwood, founder of the non-profit iDream Athletes Foundation and owner and Race Director of iDaph Events. Today I am here to give you updates regarding iDream Athletes Foundation and the winter programs that we typically would be starting soon....
A trio of Upcoming Holiday-themed events
We all know this year has been a bit ‘ho-ho-hum’, but here at iDaph Events we are keeping the energy and motivation high in our community by gearing up for three fun and festive holiday-themed races. Our upcoming in-person running events will kick off the holidays in...
Pop Up 5K Fall Series Results and Top Finishers
Congratulations Pop Up 5K Runners! The Pop up 5K in the Park was a brand new running series for iDaph Events this year — and the first series of events since the pandemic knocked everything upside down. We weren’t sure how it would go — we had about 30 people at the...
It’s the most wonderful time…for an Ugly Sweater Run
It's time for some holiday cheer and merriment! Come run with us on December 5th, 2020 for a brand new holiday run, the Ugly Sweater Run. This is an inaugural event, and it is being hosted by the Riveter in Mills River, NC. If you've never been to the Riveter, you are...
Thank you for joining us for 2020 Trick or Trail | Top Finishers and Results
VIDEO: 2020 TRICK OR TRAIL 5K VIRTUAL AWARDS CEREMONY Thank you for joining us at this year's Trick or Trail 5K and Spooky Sprint 1 Mile! Here are the top female and male finishers: MALE: Jonathan Fenske, 51, from Simpsonville SC with a time of 19:10 FEMALE: Shelby...
What you need to know for Trick or Trail 5K on Saturday, October 17, 2020
We are so excited for another amazing Trick or Trail 5K and Spooky Sprint 1 Mile running experience! Here is what you need to know for Saturday, October 17th. Parking at Trick or Trail There is plenty of parking at the Kanuga Conference Center. CLICK HERE for...
Black Bear Half Marathon Pre-Event Information
We can’t wait to cheer you on at the Black Bear Half Marathon on Saturday, October 10th at Jackson Park in Hendersonville, NC. Thank you for supporting our event and our small business. Please check here for updates as we get closer to race day! THIS EVENT IS...
Pop Up 5K Series Winners Announced
The summer Pop Up 5K series is in the books! Congratulations to everyone who participated in our in-person 5K's at Fletcher Park during our July-September events. Here are the WINNERS of the Series! A huge congrats to all! A few things to note: • The 'in person'...
Results for the Hendersonville Triathlon
The results to the Hendersonville Triathlon are in! Thank you triathletes! It was a chilly morning for a swim, bike and run in-person event, but you did it! Our iDaph Team LOVED seeing all of your happy and smiling faces Sunday morning. Thank you for being a part of...
Hendersonville Triathlon Swim Wave Starts & Cue Sheets
Welcome to the 2020 Hendersonville Triathlon on September 20th! If you haven't already... #1 Please READ through our DIGITAL EVENT GUIDE. #2 You can also LISTEN to our Podcast with race info HERE. #3 CHECK OUT THE HUB MAP HERE and get familiar with the event hub...
What you need to know for the Hendersonville Triathlon
We can’t wait to cheer you on at the Hendersonville Triathlon on Sunday, September 20th at Patton Park in Hendersonville, NC. Thank you for supporting our event and our small business. We have created an Interactive Digital Event Guide to help inform our...
New Pop Up 5K Fall Series Announced | What’s next for iDaph Events
A note from Daphne We are so grateful to be heading into a new season and such a beautiful one in the mountains of Western North Carolina! We can't wait to start feeling the cooler temps and see the leaves turn from green to glowing orange and red! What a gift our...
Lung Buster Time Trial Series Results
The results are in! We are excited to announce that the overall series standing results are in for the entire Lung Buster Time Trial Series! A huge thank you to everyone who participated. We appreciate your support and we hope you continue to join us for future...
Update: Trick or Trail 5k & Spooky Sprint One Mile
Trick and Trail and Spooky Sprint participants! Typically this time of year we have registration opened up for the event in October. But due to the pandemic and it's impact on all aspects of this event, we wanted to ensure that we could still secure the same location...
Hendersonville Triathlon registration is now open
Due to the popularity of the Asheville Triathlon in July, iDaph Events is proud to announce that registration is now open for the Hendersonville Triathlon, which takes place Sunday, September 20, 2020! Same location, same course — new name! “We are so excited to...
Pop Up 5K Highlights | What’s next for August
Last chance to join the series and win prizes! Join us virtually or in person! Our new Pop Up 5K in the Park series is in full swing, and we have fully enjoyed seeing our local community of runners show up and run! What is Pop Up 5K in the Park? This is our newest 5K...
Mills River Lung Buster Time Trial Results and Recap
Congratulations for completing the Mills River Time Trial Woohooo you did it! Virtual high five! We are excited to announce that the results are in for the Mills River Time Trial Series! Thank you for participating in the series! Although we are mostly riding solo...
Wave Starts for Light Up the Night 5K
The 2nd Annual Light Up the Night 5K looks quite different from last year's 5K. Due to COVID-19 and the guidelines we are putting in place in order to adhere to the current NC guidelines AND encourage social distancing, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE RULES AND CHANGES TO...
2020 Asheville Off Road Series: We will see you in 2021
The Asheville Off Road Series at Biltmore Estate is a unique, challenging event that has grown into a local and regional favorite over the years. Our 2019 event was our biggest event to date, and we were anticipating an even bigger number in 2020. We were looking...
Jenn Stanton and Ricky Flynn win Female and Male Overall at the 2020 Asheville Triathlon
The overall female and male winners and new course record holders of the Asheville Triathlon in Hendersonville, were Jenn Stanton and Ricky Flynn. Jenn Stanton is a pro triathlete from Charlotte, NC and had a time of 1:15:46. Ricky Flynn, also a pro triathlete and...
Asheville Triathlon Recap: How we put on a triathlon during coronavirus
With just over 100 participants on Sunday, July 19th, the iDaph Events team proved that, with an abundance of planning and safety precautions, successful live endurance events are still a possibility for our community. Participants donned face coverings before and...
Virtual Races 2020
What is a virtual run, bike or swim? Virtual races are all the rage these days. What is a virtual event? Picture a race that you can do all on your own, from any place at any time. You still get a commemorative medal and cool race t-shirt, and your results get posted...
Bearwallow Time Trial Results and Recap
Congratulations for completing the Bearwallow Time Trial Yay you did it! Virtual high five! We are excited to announce that the results are in for the Bearwallow Time Trial Series! Thank you for participating in the series! Although we are mostly riding solo these...
Asheville Triathlon results are in!
Congratulations triathletes! Thank you for joining us this year at Patton Park. We know things looked a bit different this year, and we appreciate your support!
Asheville Triathlon: Swim Start List
Welcome Everyone to the 2020 Asheville Triathlon! If you haven't already... #1 Please READ through our DIGITAL EVENT GUIDE for 2020 Asheville Triathlon! #2 You can also LISTEN to our Podcast with race info HERE. #3 CHECK OUT THE HUB MAP HERE and get familiar with...
Asheville Triathlon: What you need to know for Sunday
The 2020 Asheville Triathlon is almost here! We can't wait to cheer you on at the Asheville Triathlon on Sunday, July 19th at Patton Park in Hendersonville, NC. Thank you for supporting our event and our small business. We have created an Interactive Digital Event...
Etowah Time Trial Results and Recap
Congratulations for completing the Etowah Time Trial Yay you did it! Virtual high five! We are excited to announce that the results are in for the Etowah Time Trial Series! Thank you for participating in the series! Although we are mostly riding solo these days, we...
Pop Up 5K at Fletcher Park
New Event: Pop Up 5K & Virtual Challenge No frills - just run! Come join us at Fletcher Park for our Pop-up 5k in the Park Series! You can also participate in the Pop Up 5K Virtual Challenge at any park, anytime! by Stephanie Buss What is a Pop Up 5K? Basically,...
COVID-19 Guidance for iDaph Sport Events
Here at iDaph Events, your safety is our top priority. We want to ensure that our participants, staff and volunteers stay safe and healthy, and we are following all of the necessary precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 at sports events. In order to...
Setting goals: How the Asheville Triathlon is providing stress relief for Certified Athletic Trainer Crystal Shirk
"It helps me have a reason to get outside and breathe fresh air, and not be cooped up all the time. With reduced hours, moving around and being active is what I needed. It really did help me a lot." ~ Crystal ShirkFor health care workers on the front line, sport...
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