Biltmore Estate General Policies and Guidelines
- The 15K race will start promptly at 7:30 a.m. and 5K at 7:45 a.m. Runners may enter the Biltmore grounds at 5:30 a.m. and must be on the property by 6:45 a.m. to run. Expect a line of cars at the Biltmore entry gate. In addition, allow a minimum of 15 minutes to get from the Biltmore entrance to the parking lots because the traffic will be heaviest, and slowest, as race time approaches.
- Entry Tickets: You must have your Estate Entry tickets in hand and visible to the Gate staff upon entry as it will speed up the entry for all. Runners will receive an entry ticket at packet pick up. Not having your ticket can delay your entry and arrival for the race. If you have a spectator with you and they do not have tickets, they must purchase them at the Group Sales Office beginning at 5:30 am OR you can purchase them ahead of time here – CLICK
- Participants are expected to drive straight to and from the race area. Wandering or exploring on the estate in undesignated areas by foot or vehicle is not permitted
- All vehicles must be parked in the designated parking areas. Parking on paved roads and blocking roads is not permitted. A car parked illegally will be ticketed and are subject to being towed.
- Runners and spectators are encouraged to carpool
- Restrooms are located at the Winery, Antler Hill Village, and the conservatory and along the race routes.
- No strollers, bikes, or dogs are permitted on the race course.
- All participants are expected to display courteous, professional deportment at all times.
- Once finished with their races, runners are not permitted back on the race course. All runners must be off the course by 9:45 a.m.
- Due to the nature of the event being on Biltmore’s property, there is a time limit for the event. The 15K runners must be past the Biltmore House by 9:00am. For the safety of the runners and the guests at Biltmore Estate, if 15K runners are not past the house by 9:00am, a SAG vehicle will pick up the runner up and take them back to the start/finish area.
- The Biltmore Company is not responsible for the security of personal belongings.
- Inclement Weather: In the event of dangerous weather conditions, the organizers reserve the right to cancel the race. Entry fees are nonrefundable.
- In case of emergencies EMS vehicles will be positioned near the estate Reservation & Ticket Center and near the Start line. In the event of an accident or emergency, call (828) 225-1234. Biltmore security staff can call for EMS, the Fire Department, etc., and assists in making sure you get help as quickly as possible.
- Spectator viewing is limited to the start/finish area in Antler Hill Village. Spectators are required to purchase a ticket to enter the estate for the race. All spectators 10 and older MUST have a spectator ticket.
- Race tickets and spectator tickets are non-refundable.
- Unless upgraded your race/spectator ticket is valid only for the duration of the race and the Antler Hill Village area until 1:00pm. It cannot be used to access Biltmore House & Gardens or other areas of the property.
