Hit the pavement on Asheville’s greenways. | Photo via @jusrunningavl
If you’re looking to get your running regimen back on track — well, join the club. No, seriously.
We’ve gathered a few Asheville running clubs that will help you hit the road (or trail or sidewalk).
Asheville Running Collective | This crew is a nationally certified, post-collegiate racing team — however, the Thursday night runs at Wedge Studios are open to folks of all abilities and paces.
Jus’ Running | Check out the strength + speed interval training on Tuesday nights and the weekly Wednesday pub runs at Archetype Brewing.
Lookout Brewing Running Club | Meet at the brewery on Sundays at 12 p.m. for a two, four, or six-mile workout. All paces are welcome. Mountain Running Company | You’ve got four running options throughout the week, each with multiple distance options for any pace.
NC Mountain Trail Runners | Take the (dirt) path less traveled by, and choose from several pace groups at the Monday night group run at Bent Creek Trailhead.
Asheville Jazz Orchestra | 2 p.m. | Highland Brewing Company | Free | Commemorate Memorial Day with big band charts in the meadow.
Tuesday, May 27
Empower Hour: Stories of Strength and Change | 12-1 p.m. | A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center | Free | Feel uplifted after an hour filled with powerful stories of resilience and transformation.
Young Professionals Happy Hour | 5-8 p.m. | Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ | Free, RSVP | Enjoy drinks and small bites while expanding your network or catching up with friends.
Wednesday, May 28
Wine Tasting with Tryon Distributing | 6 p.m. | Leveller Brewing Co., Weaverville | Price of purchase | Discover your new favorite wine from Tryon Distributing, then bring home a bottle or two.
Thursday, May 29
I-26 Connector Project Aesthetics Committee | 3-5 p.m. | NCDOT Regional Office | Free | Review information and provide feedback to NCDOT and the City of Asheville on the new bridge over Patton Avenue.
Friday, May 30
“The Book of Will” | 7:30 p.m. | Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre | Free | Grab a blanket + chairs to sit in for Montford Park Players’ first performance of the season, chronicling the betrayal and heartbreak Shakespeare’s friends experience as they compile the First Folio.
Twin Rivers Media Festival | Friday, May 30, Saturday, May 31 | Times Vary | Flood Gallery Fine Art Center | Free, RSVP | Watch award-winning independent films from around the world.
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Memorial Day, a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed. Observe the day to honor US military personnel who died in the line of duty at the WNC State Veterans Cemetery and the Weaverville Community Center.
Open
Noodle Hole, the noodle and doughnut shop from the team behind Hole Doughnuts, has officially reopened in downtown Marshall. Check their Instagram for hours, available menu items, and driving tips before heading out.
Coming Soon
Golden Hour launched a new guest chef series, inviting local + regional chefs to collaborate on a five-course dinner one night a month throughout the summer. The series kicks off on Thursday, June 12, with Eastern European comfort food from chefs David Toporek and Erin O’Keefe of Friends & Neighbors. Reserve a spot.
Job
Are you interested in managing long-term recovery efforts in WNC? Public accounting firm HORNE is looking for case managers, project leads, and administrative staff to aid with rebuilding. Head to NC Works on Wednesday, May 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to inquire about available positions.
Community
We can’t believe it’s already the last week of May. Make the most of it with our round-up of top events. And be sure to bookmark this page — June events are coming soon.
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Finance
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