Flying Squirrel Ten Miler

Special Early Bird Pricing For First 75 Registrants

Looking for a race that’s challenging, scenic, and unlike anything else? Welcome to The Flying Squirrel Ten Miler – Asheville’s premier 10-mile road race presented by Jus’ Running. Whether you’re chasing a personal record or just looking for an unforgettable running experience, this race is for you.

🏞️ Breathtaking Course:

Starting just blocks from downtown Asheville, the one-of-a-kind course takes you on a journey through the winding, shaded roads of Town Mountain, including hidden gems like Sunset Drive and Patton Mountain Road. With the Southern Appalachians as your backdrop, you'll be earning those views every step of the way.

🎉 What’s Included With Registration:

→A high-quality race shirt to show off your accomplishment.
→A custom finisher’s medal that’s as bold as the course itself.
→Chip timing to capture every second of your race journey.

✨ Why Join Us?

The Flying Squirrel Ten Miler is more than a race – it’s an experience. Feel the energy of Asheville’s vibrant running community, soak up the electric race-day atmosphere, and conquer one of the area’s most rewarding courses.

Ready to rise to the challenge and claim your place at the finish line? Registration is open now. Don’t miss your chance to take part in Asheville’s most exciting road race! 🏃‍♂️🐿️

Register today and make this race day one you’ll never forget.

There will be three aid stations on the course: Mile 2.3, Mile 5, and Mile 7.6. 

All Aid Stations will have water. There will be additional food and beverages at the Finish such as oranges, cookies, bread items, and more.

This is not a cup-less race though runners are encouraged to bring their own bottles/drinking vessels to help us reduce our impact on the environment. No littering will be tolerated on the course. The race director has the right to disqualify a participant if they are caught littering on the course. 

All finishers will receive a custom special edition Finishers Medal. 

Participants will be eligible for Overall, Masters (40+), and Age Group awards. Awards ceremony will occur in the Finish Zone area towards the end of the race (approximately 10:30am).

Overall: Top 3 Female Overall, Top 3 Male Overall

*CASH PRIZE for Top 3 M/F*

1st M/F = $300

2nd M/F = $150

3rd M/F = $75

Masters: Top Female Masters, Top Male Masters

Age Group (Top 3 Female and Male in each group): 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ 

We are always looking for sponsors. Contact Luke by emailing lukempaulson@gmail.com to inquire about sponsorship opportunities. 

Course Elevation: 

Start: 2,162' above sea level
Finish: 2,162' above sea level
Max: 3,063' above sea level
Gain: 1,476' 
Distance: 10 mi

Click on map for MapMyRun link.

Elevation Profile. Click on Elevation Profile image for link to the MapMyRun page.

When does the race Start? Saturday June 7, 2025

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 June 6th from 2:00pm 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
June 6, 2025 2:00pm EDT - June 6, 2025 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

Parking

Participants are encouraged to carpool to our event, though there should be plenty of race-day parking.

• There is street parking on the neighborhood streets near the Start/Finish.
• Downtown Parking Garage: The public parking garages in downtown Asheville (164 College St and 57 Rankin Ave) are an option and are located a short walk (about 1/2 mile) from the Start/Finish. 164 College St parking garage is the closet public parking garage to the Start/Finish. 
• Downtown Street Parking: There is also lots of street parking just south of the Start/Finish in downtown Asheville on Central Ave and Woodfin St. 

All registrants will receive a custom race shirt (we will do our best to ensure that every single participants gets a shirt, but participants must register by May 16 in order to be guaranteed a shirt), finishers medal, amazing post-race food, freebies from our 2025 race sponsors, and bragging rights. 

Finish Zone

Be sure to hang out after your run to party with us at the Finish Zone. All our food and drink options are included with your registration! 

• Assorted Foods (in past years we have had Donuts and Biscuit sandwiches)
• Fruit
• Water
• Vendors

There are several great places to grab a late breakfast or early lunch within a short walk of the Finish Zone including Liberty Coffee (fresh and healthy seasonal plates and full coffee bar), City Bakery (classic Asheville bakery and cafe serving up sandwiches and soups), and Pulp + Sprout (juice bar and vegan cafe).

The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) permanently protects and stewards our region's most beloved natural areas. Since 1974, over 80,000 acres of unique plant and animal habitat, clean water sources, farmland, scenic beauty, and places for people to enjoy outdoor recreation have been permanently protected in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. SAHC is committed to creating and supporting equitable, healthy and thriving communities for everyone in our region. 

We value our local Western North Carolina community as well as greater running community and are committed to giving back. A portion of our race proceeds go towards our charity partners. For the Flying Squirrel Ten Miler we are proud to support a Western North Carolina based non-profit who is helping to conserve the endangered Carolina Flying Squirrel. The Carolina Flying Squirrel is a subspecies of the Northern Flying Squirrel and requires high elevation habitat to thrive. Read more about the Carolina Flying Squirrel here: https://www.fws.gov/southeast/wildlife/mammals/carolina-northern-flying-squirrel/