There’s never been an inaugural race in Western North Carolina (that I know of) with such an enormous registration turnout as the Ramble Run at Biltmore Park. Nearly 1,300 people have pre-registered for either the 5k or 12k. There are still a couple hundred slots available for each race for those who wish to register on race day. The weather forecast looks perfect for Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 50s and sunny skies.

Directions, packet pickup information, course video and more are available at the Ramble Run website.

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ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES: Inaugural Ramble Run at Biltmore Park is a tribute to mothers and women.

ASHEVILLE — With three children — one girl and two boys — Janet Sword decided the best way to celebrate Mother’s Day is to just run away.

But the South Asheville mom will actually be running in celebration of motherhood alongside her 10-year-old daughter, Grayson, on Saturday at the inaugural and “mom-friendly” Ramble Run 12K and 5K at Biltmore Park, presented by Mission Sports Medicine.  READ FULL STORY»