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Benefiting Friends of Ecusta Trail
EVENT GUIDE
April 19, 2026
April 19, 2026
Please take a moment to review the event guide below, prior to event day.
PARKING
Parking is available on Sundays throughout Downtown Hendersonville, including street parking, public lots and nearby parking garages. On-street parking is free on Sundays. More information on parking is available HERE.
Bike Parking
A designated bike parking area, equipped with iDaph-provided bike racks, will be available in the Hendersonville Welcome Center parking lot for cyclists before and after their ride.
Event Info
Start Time: 1st Wave - 9:00am
Event Cutoff: 2:00pm
This isn’t your typical road race—it’s a celebration of community and movement on the beautiful new Ecusta Trail. There’s no timing, no pressure—just your own personal goals and the joy of moving through the day with others. The out-and-back course gives you up to 20K (12.4 miles) to explore, whether you're walking a mile with friends, cruising a 5K, or rolling the full distance. The trail is smooth, car-free, and welcoming for all paces and ages, with staggered start waves to keep things safe and spacious. Set a goal, show up, and enjoy the ride—your way.
The event begins and ends at the Hendersonville Welcome Center and concludes with a community celebration hosted by Boodas Brewing Company (120 E Barnwell St, Hendersonville, NC 28792.) VIEW MAP
The course includes a water station/rest stop around mile 1.5 and in Horse Shoe at the turnaround.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
(You may start at any time during your registered wave.)
9:00–10:00 AM – Walk / Jog / Run / Strollers
Great for families and early-morning participants. Cyclists may ride slowly (6–8 mph) and yield.
10:00–10:45 AM – Bikes (Morning Ride)
Dedicated time for cyclists before roller users are on the trail.
10:45–11:30 AM – Rollers
Window for rollerblades, roller skates, skateboards, kids on wheels.
11:30 AM–12:15 PM – Walk / Jog / Strollers
A window for the after-church walkers and runners.
12:15–1:00 PM – Bikes (Afternoon Ride)
Second ride window for cyclists arriving late morning or early afternoon.
1:00 PM – Last Trail Entry
No new participants after 1:00 PM so everyone can return by 2:00pm.
Please review the Ecusta Trail rules and etiquette HERE, prior to the start of your wave. All wheeled users should wear helmets.
Stroller friendly? Yes!
Dog friendly? Furry friends are family too! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to participate with their owner.
POST Event
Visit with the following vendors and sponsors:
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- Fuel up with Appalachian Chic's food truck!
- Give a shout-out to BikeWalkHVL for overseeing the bike corral and providing volunteer support.
- Cognative Cafe
- Visit with our friends at Conserving Carolina
- Say hello to Friends of Ecusta Trail
- Greet the staff at Henderson County Parks & Rec
- Pick up a beautiful bouquet from Let it Be Flowers
- Get your caffeine fix at Runaway Cafe, offering espresso and tea beverages, fresh squeezed lemonade, aquas frescas, and baked treats
- Visit our friends from Venture Ecusta. Show proof of registration and receive a 25% discount on a bike rental! Bike pickup and return will be from Lennox Station.
Head over to Booda's Brewing Company (120 E Barnwell St, Hendersonville, NC 28792) to enjoy the post-event celebration from 11am - 4pm! Redeem the ticket on your bib for your complimentary beer and enjoy lunch, beginning at 11am, and a live band from noon - 4pm.
Charity Partner
Friends of Ecusta Trail
When you donate to Friends of Ecusta Trail, you are playing a role in a dream decades in the making: a vibrant natural corridor that will connect communities and bring people closer to the essential and enduring experience of being outdoors. Funds donated to Friends of Ecusta Trail support the ongoing trail project in Henderson and Transylvania Counties, as well as trail amenities, supplies, and other needs as they arise.
Friends of Ecusta Trail is a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations are tax-deductible.
