2026 Races Are Sold Out!!
Join us for the 26th running of the Biltmore Kiwanis 15k / 5k Classic Races
Biltmore Estate ~ Asheville NC
May 17, 2026
Registration is open!
Registration closes at 7pm on May 16, 2026 or at sell out.
We are beyond excited to celebrate our 26th year of running in 2026. Please join us.
This race deserves to be on every runners bucket-list and will indeed be on every runners “best race” list. Nestled in the blue ridge mountains, the Biltmore Estate was built for George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and holds the record of being the largest privately owned house in the United States. The Biltmore-Kiwanis Classic 15k and 5k races have been running on the estate since 1997 and act as the biggest fundraiser for Asheville’s Kiwanis Club.
The race benefits the Kiwanis Club of Asheville.
Find out all about the Events and Programs supported by the Kiwanis Club.
Both the 15k and the 5k start and end at the same location, of Antler Hill Village, on the estate.
The 15k starts at 7:30am and the 5k, just after that at 7:45am.
Choose Your Distance 15k/5k
Choose from the 5k or the 15k distances. The 5k does not cross in front of the Biltmore House but does fully take place on the Biltmore grounds.
15k starts at 7:30am
5k starts at 7:45am
Check out all the course details here.
Choose Your Stay
Included in your registration is entrance into the Estate grounds for race morning. With your race pass you are limited to the Antler Hill Village / Biltmore Winery area. All runners must be off the estate property by 1pm.
You may add on to your runners pass by upgrading, stay longer on the Estate, visit the house and gardens, visit the special spring exhibit and enjoy the day. Representatives from the Biltmore will be at the race start/finish area selling an upgrade to visit the house or to turn your race into an annual pass.
$48.15 ~ Adult House upgrade – $0 ~ Youth House upgrade(16 & under)
Non-runner spectator admission tickets are $25. All spectators 10 and older MUST purchase a spectator ticket.
If you are an annual Biltmore Annual Pass Holder Spectator Tickets are $20.
An annual pass alone will not give you access to the Estate until after 9am. You must purchase an additional spectator ticket to gain entry before 9am.
Race Swag
Included in 2026 registration is a finisher medal, t-shirt, collectable race bib, 5 aid stations, entry to the estate for race morning (until 1pm) as well as a professionally chip timed race.
Runners will receive your runners pass for the Estate at packet pick up.
