NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION RUN

Presented by Hunter Subaru

Start the Year Strong with this Inspiring Asheville Tradition

JANUARY 1, 2026

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The 12th Annual New Year's Resolution Run presented by Hunter Subaru brings people together to kick off the year on a positive note. Held in the vibrant streets of Asheville, North Carolina, this run offers participants a scenic and invigorating event. With 5K and 10K routes to choose from, the event caters to runners and walkers of all levels. Make this your first resolution and start the New Year strong!

This event would not be possible without the generous support of our friends at Hunter Subaru. We are thankful for their participation and admire the uplifting energy they bring to our event.

Permit pending government approvals | Race date & course subject to change

why you'll love this race:

A free event sweatshirt when you register before December 7^th ($25 after the deadline)
NEW FOR 2026: First 700 to register receive a commemorative 2026 finisher medal!
Complimentary Non-Alcoholic Apple Cider from Bold Rock Mills River at the finish!
A fun downtown course with a well-marked route and plenty of volunteers along the way
Overall and Age Group awards
Cash prizes for the overall top three male and female winners of the 10k!
Professional chip-timing for accurate results
Fun post-race party in Pack Square

What our runners are saying...

"This run was another one in my goal for better fitness. I almost backed out but am thankful I forged ahead!"

"The Resolution Run 10k was the highlight of my first trip to Asheville and was a great way to spend a beautiful morning seeing a beautiful city."

"Holiday hustle series is brilliant! What a great way for anyone to enjoy the holidays with old and new friends!"

"Without the iDaph races, I just don't think I would have had quite the inspiration to keep me going, plus being inspired by all of the amazing runners in Asheville!"

"For me, it was a chance to start the New Year off right. A great way to get the family out and try new things!"

"Helps keep me in shape at a time of the year when races are less available."

The Course

Both courses begin in Downtown Asheville’s iconic Pack Sqare. The 5K course heads north into the Montford Neighborhood while the 10K course follows and goes even further into the Grove Park area. Both routes conclude with a grand finish down historic Spruce Street and back into Pack Square. There will be a water station on the course with water, Gatorade, and snacks. Please note that most streets are open to traffic so please run or walk accordingly.

EXCITING NEWS!! Beginning with the 2026 New Year’s Resolution Run, we’re introducing something NEW for all of our 2026 races: Break the course record (male or female, listed below) and you’ll take home $100. Consider it a fresh start to the new year — and a rewarding one!

10K | 6.2 Miles

Start Time
10:00 AM

Course Cutoff
12:00 PM

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Course Record
33:22 – Canyon Woodward – Male (2025)
40:19 – Eliska Rihova – Female (2024)

5K | 3.1 Miles

Start Time
10:00AM

Course Cutoff
12:00 PM

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Course Record
17:44 – Dylan Christopher – Male (2020)
19:17 – Kari Elliott – Female (2020)

Complete the Series!

Keep your fitness goals on track this holiday season with our Holiday Hustle Series! This trio of races is the perfect way to stay active during a time when fitness often takes a back seat.

South Asheville Turkey Trot
Ugly Sweater Run
New Year’s Resolution Run

Traveling this holiday season? You can still participate virtually!

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OUR PRESENTING PARTNER

This event would not be possible without the generous support of Hunter Subaru. Since 1940, the Hunter Automotive Group has been a locally owned and operated business in Western North Carolina. It is their mission to improve the quality of life for their employees, customers, and the surrounding community. We are grateful for their participation and admire the uplifting attitude they bring to our event.

Our Community Partners

All signature iDaph events partner with local organizations to help advance their mission. Supporting these causes strengthens our community bonds by addressing the unique challenges and needs within our area. It ensures that resources are allocated where they can have the most direct and tangible impact, fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment among residents.

Least of These Asheville is a homeless ministry founded by a Montreat College student in 2005. They serve breakfast and give out snack sacks to the homeless community of Asheville every Saturday morning in downtown, regardless of the weather! As a nonprofit, they run with the support of volunteers and donations!

It is the mission, duty and purpose of iDream Athletes Foundation to provide opportunities for Western North Carolina youth and adults who are unable to pay for sporting event fees, coaching, travel expenses and/or equipment to train for and/or participate in our WNC sporting events. This tax-exempt non-profit provides needs-based scholarships. The amounts to be gifted are determined on a case-by-case basis through a criteria-selection process.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

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An Authentic Mountain Destination

If you're not from here, you're going to love visiting here. Experience the thrill of running or cycling amidst the breathtaking beauty of Western North Carolina, where the rugged mountains and pristine landscapes set the stage for an unforgettable adventure. We invite you to make our event your ultimate destination race. Our Visitor’s Guide features lodging options, airport info, and the inside scoop on what to see and do while you’re here.

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Event Lodging Discount!

Traveling to Asheville? Stay right in the heart of the city and enjoy the convenience of being close to all the race day festivities! Our accommodations partner, Hilton Garden Inn Asheville Downtown has graciously provided a discounted booking link, exclusively for race participants!
Book by December 12, 2025 to guarantee your rate!

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Frequently Asked Questions

All event details can be found on our registration page. Simply click "register" on this page and you will be taken to Race Roster, our registration partner.

Once you register, we will remind you about important details prior to the race. We send an email and text message the week before the event. It will contain a link to our interactive event guide that has everything you need to know in one place.

If you have a question and can't find the answer, we are here to help! Send us a message or email us at support@idaph.net.

Stroller friendly? No problem! This event is stroller friendly, but we do ask that if you’re not in it to win it, please start towards the back of the pack for the safety of all the participants. However, if you’re a competitive parent-child duo, and plan to be out front the entire race to win overall, feel free to start up front and show us what you’ve got!

Dogs allowed? Furry friends are family too, and are welcomed as spectators on the sidelines. Due to the congestion and safety concerns, dogs cannot participate in the race itself.

Did you register to participate in person but can’t make it on race day? You don’t have to miss out! You can transfer your registration to the virtual event at any point before the start of the race. In the virtual event, you’ll run anywhere you like, post your results, and have your swag mailed to you after the event.

TRANSFERS: All participants can transfer into the virtual version of their event up until the start of the event. Send a message to support@idaph.net to request the transfer. There will be no refunds for the price difference between events. Transfers that occur within seven days of the event will cost $10.

Transfers between participants are prohibited. Participants who run with another runner's bib will be automatically disqualified and bandits will be banned from future iDaph events.

REFUNDS: We have a small, but mighty team that is working on all the details to produce this event safely for you and everyone in our community in attendance. We are incurring the expenses for production well before the day of the event, and we will not be able to provide a refund to you should you want to cancel your registration, or if the event itself has to be canceled due to a change in the status of the pandemic, weather, an act of god, or other unforeseen circumstance.

CANCELLATION: In the event of an unforeseen circumstance, such as an emergency, an act of god, not receiving approval of final event permits or a change in public health guidelines that results in the inability to have an in-person event, we reserve the right to cancel the event and automatically convert all in-person registrations to the virtual option. Should this occur, your swag will be mailed to you free of charge.

DEFERRALS: We do not allow deferrals from race to race. If you're unable to make it on race day, you may switch to the virtual option.