RACE DAY
July 24, 2010 - 8 AM
Congratulations to all who participated in this year's race. We had the second highest registration on record and we are grateful to all who ran, watched and volunteered. Results are posted below.
The Asheville Track Club welcomes you to the official web site of the largest road race west of Charlotte. The race continues to set records, registering over 1,400 runners in 2009. The ATC expects over 1,600 runners to toe the line for our 31st race.
Race headquarters will once again be historic McCormick Field in downtown Asheville. The course will also remain the same as the past three years giving participants a true Asheville running experience.
In 2010, the ATC will introduce a start pad at the start of the race. This will allow all runners to receive an accurate time regardless of where they start in the pack. In an effort to reduce the environmental impact of the race, we will be accepting on-line registrations only.
Registration
Registration for the 2010 Bele Chere 5K Presented by Southeastern Sports Medicine and Fit Families Fun Run is now open. Click HERE to go to the registration page.
Pre-registration will only be accepted online using imAthlete.com. Those new to this site will love the features this registration portal provides including an up-to-the minute list of registered athletes. For your convenience, we have prepared a tutorial to guide you through the registration process.
Race day registration will end at 7:30 a.m. for the 5K and 8:45 a.m. for the Fun Run
Entry Fees
March 1-July 9 - $25; After July 10 and on race day - $30 (Additional service charges applied for online registration)
Current members of the Asheville Track Club will receive a $3 discount off the 5K entry fee through a discount code that can be used with online registration. Members will receive this code from an E Newsletter sent prior to the start of registration on April 1. This code can only be used once per person and is not valid for on-site registration on Friday or Saturday.
Military organizations, businesses, and non-profit clubs and organizations may receive the group entry fee of $20 provided all entries are mailed in the same envelope and paid for with the same check. Click HERE to download the Group Entry Form. Entries must be received by July 19 and will not be accepted at Packet Pickup/Late Registration. Group entry is not available on line.
Refunds/Substitutions
There will be no refund of entry fees. You may receive a credit of 50% of your entry fee towards the 2011 race by going to the race site at www.IMAthlete.com and requesting a credit before July 17. Substitutions will be allowed with written permission (e-mail acceptable) of the person no longer running up until Monday, July 12, 2010.
Charities
One dollar from every entry will go to the Asheville Track Club's Shoe Fund, which provides running shoes to disadvantaged students in Asheville and Buncombe County. An additional dollar will be donated to the Association for Retarded Citizens. Over the past four years, $9,548 has been donated to these funds.
Race Schedule
Friday, July 23
5:00-8:00 pm Packet Pick Up/Late Registration - Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, Max Street
Saturday, July 24
6:00-7:30 am Packet Pick Up/Late Registration - McCormick Field
6:00-8:30 am Fun Run Registration - McCormick Field
7:45 am Assemble for 5K Start - McCormick Place
8:00 am 5K Start - McCormick Place
8:45 am Assemble for Fun Run Start - Main Gate
9:00 am Fun Run Start
9:30 am 5K Awards Ceremony - Stadium Grandstands
Timing/Results
The 2010 Bele Chere 5K Presented by Southeastern Sports Medicine will utilize electronic timing. A start pad will record all runners as they cross the start line. Per USA Track & Field rules, awards will be based on gun time.
Results will be posted on this web site by Sunday, July 25th and at www.setupevents.com.
Race Shirts
Stryde is the Official Race Shirt Provider of the 2010 Bele Chere 5K Presented by Southeastern Sports Medicine. The first 1,600 people are guaranteed to receive a short-sleeve, technical race shirt. New for 2010: Sizes will be available in both women's and unisex cuts.
Awards
Special commemorative awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers for
Overall, Masters and Grand Masters.
Age group awards will go to the first, second and third male and female in the following age groups: 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84 and 85 & Over. No double dipping!
You or a friend must pick up your award. Awards will not be mailed!
Asics shoes will be given away to the 100th, 500th, 1000th, 1426th and 1600th finisher of the race during the awards ceremony. You must be present to receive your prize.
Safety
No dogs, no strollers, no baby joggers, no bikes, no in-line skates, no roller skates and no wheeled vehicles will be allowed on-course.
For the safety of all, in accordance with RRCA Guidelines (Road Runners Clubs of America), the use of headphones is discouraged.
Course
(Updated) The course has been slightly modified so the start and finish line are in front of McCormick Field on McCormick Place. This change will create a more festive environment and be safer for spectators. The course features of mix of climbs, descents and flats in the downtown area south of Patton Avenue. Runners will run through the festival before starting the fast descent to the finish line.
Following the race, it is a short walk back to McCormick Field for post race food and drink, door prize drawings and the awards ceremony.
Click HERE to download a copy of the new course map.
Festival
The Asheville Track Club is proud to be a partner with the City of Asheville to produce this event as part of Bele Chere. For more information on the Southeast's largest free outdoor festival, click here.
Volunteer
The Bele Chere 5K would not be possible without the assistance of many volunteers. If you or your organization would like to be a part of Western North Carolina's largest road race, please contact Greg Duff at 828-400-5868.
Race Photography
We are pleased to have Carolina Snapshot Sports Photography back as our race photographer for 2010. All racers will receive information on how to view and purchase pictures as part of their pre-race information and by post-race email.
Directions
Click HERE to download directions to both Packet Pick Up and McCormick Field.
NOTE: On race morning, S. Charlotte Street will be closed to vehicles from College Street to Biltmore Avenue beginning at 6:00 a.m. Please plan on using alternative routes to the race site.
Past Results
Male Age Group Female Age Group
Information
Please call (828) 400-5868 or e-mail greg@gloryhoundevents.com for all race related questions.
Click HERE for answers to some Frequently Asked Questions.