2021 Hanukkah 8K

The JCC Hanukkah 8K is a community-wide celebration of the 8-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights. Proceeds of the JCC Hanukkah 8K will benefit The Asheville Jewish Community Center.

Click here to view the results of the 2021 Hanukkah 8K

We are excited to be offering a live race with the Hanukkah 8K again! Running the 8K helps you stay connected to other runners in Asheville, motivates you to stay healthy and active during the winter months, and gives the opportunity to participate in a competitive race complete with prizes for winners! Winners are announced on Sunday after the race. Prizes are handed out to winners following the race.

Interested in participating in the 8K as a walker? Below is a map of a 5K designed just for walkers who want to participate in the Hanukkah 8K and aren’t yet ready to run the full distance. It’s only $25 to walk—a great way to participate in the 8K, get exercise, and socialize at the same time!

For more information about joining the Hanukkah 8K as a runner or walker, email JCC Community Life and Development Assistant Tami Gross.

Here’s a map of the Hanukkah 8K race course, if you choose to run the traditional 8K course on your own. Click here to see a complete list of directions for the race course, including streets names.

BECOME A HANUKKAH 8K SPONSOR

Please consider having your business be a sponsor of the 2021 Hanukkah 8K. This is an excellent way to support our community as well as promote your business to the families who are active in our area.

Learn more about becoming a sponsor here.