FAQ's
When does the race Start? Saturday June 4, 2023
Where does the race Start? 55 Orange St, Asheville, NC 28801
The race Start is the same at the race Finish.
Where does the race Finish? 55 Orange St, Asheville, NC 28801
Where Can We Pick Up Our Bib/Shirt/Packets? Early Packet Pickup will be held on Friday May 31 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at Jus' Running. Race day packet pickup will begin at 6:30am at the Start/Finish area. Runners are highly encouraged to pick up their packets on the Friday before the race.
Jus' Running
523 Merrimon Ave
Asheville, NC 28804 US
Early Packet Pickup Date & Time
May 31, 2024 3:00pm EDT - May 31, 2024 6:00pm EDT
Race Day Packet Pickup Time
6:30am EDT - 7:45am EDT
Will there be Porta-Johns? There will be Porta-Johns at the Start/Finish area.
Is The Race Chip Timed?: Yes, the Flying Squirrel Ten Miler is chip timed by Right On Time Productions using the state-of-the-art Mylaps Bibtag chip timing system.
Are There Refunds or Deferrals? There will be no refunds due to weather, emergencies, pandemics, sickness, etc. No deferrals at this time either. We do allow for bib transfers.
What Is The Typical Weather in Asheville in Early June? Be prepared for warm and humid conditions. The average temperatures in early June are about 78°F and 58°F, though keep in mind that our race begins at 8:00am which is often the cooler. The average relative humidity in June in Asheville is 75%, which is quite high. The majority of our course is shaded which should provide a reprieve from the sun.
Best Local Running Store To Grab Gels/Gus/Gear In Asheville? Jus' Running is our favorite local running store and is located just about 1.5 miles from the Start/Finish. They are located at 523 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804. They are the best place to stock up on nutrition for race day, an extra pair of shorts, fresh shoes, and advice!
Are Strollers Allowed? TBA.
Are Headphones Allowed For Race Participants? Headphones are allowed, but are discouraged because they tend to distract the runner from their surroundings.
Are There Time Cutoffs? Yes. Runners must maintain a pace faster than 20:00min/mile. Runners must leave Aid Station #2 (top of Patton Mountain Road - Mile Marker ~5) by 100 minutes into the race (9:40AM assuming the race starts promptly at 8:00AM). This means that runners must average a pace of at least 3 miles per hour, which is a fast walk. Keep in mind that the first 5 miles are uphill and will longer than the final five miles which are downhill.
Where Can We Park On Race Morning? See our Parking section.
Are There Elite Entries? We will consider on a case-by-case basic. If you think you quality as an Elite athlete, please email the RD at lukempaulson"at" gmail.com.
Other Questions: Call us at 828-252-7867
