How to Participate
The opportunities we offer and how to get involved.
All races and events offer pre-registration – click on their page to find out where to sign-up!
Demos & Clinics are first come – first serve, so plan on arriving early so you don’t miss out!
The Mountain Sports Festival offers an impressive line-up to entice any pro or amateur athlete to test themselves in mountain sports. Races and competitions take place all weekend long in challenging and adventurous competitions in paddling, adventure racing, cycling, running, disc golf, ultimate, climbing, skateboarding and many other events. Want something for the little guys? MSF has that covered. Bring the kids down to test themselves in the free Iron Kids Challenge.
Free Morning Yoga Hosted by lululemon athletica Asheville Saturday/Sunday at Festival Village Saturday May 26th- Yoga will be from 10-11am Sunday May 27th- Yoga will be from 10-11am.
2012 ADULT EVENT INFORMATION
FRIDAY
5-9pm Kids & Family Events All Night (See kids Schedule Below)
5-10pm Mtn Disc Golf Experience WNC Disc Golf Association http://www.discgolfunited.com/
5-9pm Ultimate Frisbee organized by Asheville Ultimate Community www.ashevilleultimate.org
6-9pm Mountain Sports Festival Cross Race organized by Asheville Cyclocross www.ashevillecyclocross.com
5-9pm Rock2Rock Trail Run sponsored by Black Dome Mountain Sports www.rock2rockrun.com
SATURDAY
12-9pm Kids & Family Events All Day/Night (See kids Schedule Below)
9-11am Rise & Shine 5k sponsored by Girls on the Run of WNC www.gotrwnc.org
10-11am Complimentary Morning Yoga brought to the community by Lululemon Athletica
12-2pm Agigua Paddle Challenge by Asheville Outdoor Center www.ashevilleoutdoorcenter.com
5-8pm French Broad Challenge Triathlon run by Glory Hound Events www.gloryhoundevents.com
5-9pm MSF Dodgeball Tournament http://mountainsportsfestival.com/wp/athletes/msf-dodgeball-2012
5-10pm Mtn Disc Golf Experience WNC Disc Golf Association http://www.discgolfunited.com/
5-9pm Ultimate Frisbee organized by Asheville Ultimate Community www.ashevilleultimate.org
SUNDAY
10-11am Complimentary Morning Yoga brought to the community by Lululemon Athletica
12-5pm Kids & Family Events All Day/Night (See kids Schedule Below)
2-5pm Mtn Disc Golf Experience WNC Disc Golf Association http://www.discgolfunited.com/
12-5pm Ultimate Frisbee organized by Asheville Ultimate Community www.ashevilleultimate.org
2012 Kids and Family Events:
FRIDAY
Ongoing Face Painting and Balloon Twisting (please tip the artist)
5:30 – 6pm Iron Kids (Soccer kick, basketball foul shots, long jump, run)
6:30-7:30pm Relay Races 1
8-9pm Family Fun Mystery Hour 1 (parents will be asked to participate which will include running around, please plan accordingly)
9-10pm Diamond Brand Family Night Hike with Gary Eblen (Children may not attend without parent or adult accompaniment)
SATURDAY
Ongoing Face Painting and Balloon Twisting (please tip the artist)
10:30-11am Iron Kids (Soccer kick, basketball foul shots, long jump, run)
11-12pm Trips for Kids Duathlon (Run and bike) (Children will need to bring their own bicycle and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the event)
12-12:30pm Family Costume Contest (Throw on your best costumes. Families get extra cool points for group themes)
1-2pm Relay Races 2
2:30 -3pm Iron Kids (Soccer kick, basketball foul shots, long jump, run)
3-4pm Family Scavenger Hunt (Families are expected to participate together)
4-5pm Ninja School The art of the Ninja is one of the oldest mountain sports there is! Join the Ninja Kids Club for nature-themed martial arts games and a chance for kids to ask questions about real Ninjas. No experience required. For more info, see AshevilleNinjaKidsClub.com or call Nesta Kennedy at (828) 280-0624.
5-6pm Obstacle Course (Crawl through the sand and run through the playground course before crawling back through the sand)
6:30-7pm Iron Kids (Soccer kick, basketball foul shots, long jump, run)
7-8pm Kids Chalk Drawing contest
8-9pm Family Fun Mystery Hour 2 (parents will be asked to participate which will include running around, please plan accordingly)
9-10pm Diamond Brand Family Night Hike with Gary Eblen (Children may not attend without parent or adult accompaniment)
SUNDAY
Ongoing Face Painting and Balloon Twisting (please tip the artist)
10-5pm Sweet Tee Mini Golf Course open all day. $2 cash per person to play. NOT JUST FOR KIDS!
10:30-11am Trips for Kids Bike Race (Children will need to bring their own bicycles and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the event)
11-12pm Family Fun Mystery Hour 3 (parents will be asked to participate which will include running around, please plan accordingly)
12:30-1pm Iron Kids (Football throw, long jump, run, soccer kick) Please note, there will be no basketball throw during this Iron Kids
1-2pm Sweet Tee Mini Golf Wacky Golf Tournament - $2 cash per person to participate (Please sign up by 12:30)
2-3pm Family Scavenger Hunt 2 (Families are expected to participate together)
3-4pm Ninja School The art of the Ninja is one of the oldest mountain sports there is! Join the Ninja Kids Club for nature-themed martial arts games and a chance for kids to ask questions about real Ninjas. No experience required. For more info, see AshevilleNinjaKidsClub.comor call Nesta Kennedy at (828) 280-0624.
4:30-5:30 Relay Races 3
