We are excited to announce our 8th Annual 5K registration is open!

This year we have switched to a Saturday morning race, which will be held at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd, Asheville NC 28806 at 9 A.M. and we have a new name!

Let Your light shine 5K.

Last year because of your support, more than 200 participants came together and raised an incredible $27,968 for Western Carolina Rescue Ministries.

The Let Your Light Shine 5K is a fundraising walk or run and for the first time will be held on a Saturday morning. It will be timed by Finish Well Timing. This will be Western Carolina Rescue Ministries’ 8th annual 5k race to raise funds and spread awareness of the ministry’s community impact. This event will take place on Saturday August 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Asheville’s Carrier Park, and all proceeds from this event will directly benefit WCRM.

As we embark on another year of service and outreach, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. This year, we want to include you in playing an even greater role in our ministry. We will be pursuing funding for the need of life transformation across all our programs.

This event is one of the Ministry’s most significant opportunities to raise funds in support of our community and these funds will be directly used to break the cycles of homelessness and addiction in our region. For the past 46 years, WCRM has been serving the homeless community of Asheville providing rescue, recovery, and restoration to people in crisis. We care for our clients with dignity, providing help, hope, and opportunity for our ministry participants to reengage in society. Whether it’s a hot meal, a warm shelter, or recovery from addiction, our compassion shines on everyone we meet.

Packet Pick Up under the Pavilion starts at 7:30 am

Let Your Light Shine 5K – Event Schedule
📍 Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd., Asheville, NC
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026

7:30 AM – Check-in, Packet Pick Up & Race Day Registration Opens
8:45 AM – Pre-Race Announcements & Warm-Up
9:00 AM – 5K Race Begins
10:00 AM – Post-Race Refreshments & Fellowship
10:30 AM – Awards & Closing Remarks

Come early, bring your friends and family, and get ready to shine your light in our community! ✨

donate TO TRANSFORM LIVES

This year we are pursuing funding for the need of life transformation in the men, women and children who are being served in all of our programs. Our mission is to help every individual who seeks our assistance through Rescue, providing safe shelter and basic necessities, Recovery, through one of our Addiction Recovery Programs, and Restoration, through life counselling, job training and assistance with transitional services .

Become a Fundraiser

Make your sneaker print stand out! Create your own or join a team fundraiser to outpace the need for rescue, recovery, and restoration to people in crisis. Spread the word to maximize your foot print. Share your fundraiser page with family, friends, and your networks on social media.

Make a Donation

Become a Fundraiser

For more information, contact Amanda at amandap@westerncarolinarescue.org.