Upcoming events

    • 10/10/2025
    • Cove Creek Group Campground, 1 Davidson River Cir, Brevard, NC 28712

    Join Us for an Epic Weekend of Camping, Biking, and/or Rock Climbing in Pisgah!

    We’ve partnered with our favorite rock climbing experts at Appalachian Climbing School to bring you a fun-filled Customer Appreciation Weekend at the beautiful Cove Creek Group Campground in Pisgah National Forest.

    Whether you're a mountain bike rider or a rock climber (or curious about doing either), we’ve got something for everyone: 

    Camp under the stars with us and enjoy delicious food, campfire tales, and community vibes. 

    Free mini-workshops on biking and climbing to help level up your skills.

    Join a group ride to access some of Pisgah’s iconic trails right from camp. 

    Embark on a rock climbing adventure with expert guides to challenge yourself and have fun!

    Hop in our Shuttle Van for an altitude bump and descend back to camp. 

    Come for the whole weekend or just for a night—either way, you won’t want to miss out on this awesome weekend of adventure, community, and the great outdoors.
    EVENT DETAILS HERE

    • 10/10/2025
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Iron Key Brewing Co. 135 Locust St. Columbus, NC 28722


    A River Runs Through it Movie Screening at Iron Key Brewing in Columbus, NC benefiting MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper Program 10/10

    Get your tickets for a night of movie fun under the beautiful starry sky at Iron Key Brewing in Columbus, NC. We will be screening an old crowd favorite: A River Runs Through It. Proceeds from the screening will benefit MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper Program.

    “Doors” open at 6 pm, so come early to snag your spot and order some dinner. Order take-out to enjoy your food picnic style on the lawn and save your seats! The movie will start around 7 pm. Tickets $10.

    Please bring your own blanket or chair if you want a guaranteed seat. We will be outside, so make sure to dress for the weather.

    In the case of bad weather, the event will be rescheduled to a later date. If the event is postponed and you cannot attend the alternate date, please contact members@mountaintrue.org to request a refund. (Should you choose not to request a refund, please know that your funds will be supporting the ongoing work of the Green Riverkeeper). Any cancellations will be communicated by email.

    About the movie: A memoir of two very different brothers—one reserved, the other a hell-raiser—angling for the attention of their preacher father, who uses fly-fishing as a metaphor to teach his Cain and Abel offspring about life in early 20th-century Montana. Runtime: 123 minutes Rating: PG

    EVENT DETAILS HERE

    • 10/11/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • "Nantahala Outdoor Center 13077 U.S. Hwy 19 Bryson City, NC 28713 United States"


    The Payson’s Run 10k is a challenging trail race entirely on the Nantahala Outdoor Center campus and winds along their zipline adventure course! The route is majority on their singletrack Flint Trail and runners will be able to hear the water rushing from the Nantahala river below. The course starts with over 1,000 feet of elevation gain in the first 3 miles. Once hitting the turn around point, runners will drop right back down on the Flint Trail towards the Nantahala Outdoor Center.

    A Finisher medal, a beer (21+) or N/A beverage & chip timing are included in race registration. A race shirt can be added for purchase for $15. The course limit is 2 hours. Dogs & strollers are not allowed on the course but are welcome to hang back at the NOC!

    EVENT DETAILS HERE

    • 10/23/2025
    • 5:30 PM
    • 638 Deaverview Rd, Asheville 28806
    Register


    • 10/25/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • "Wicked Weed Funkatorium 147 Coxe Ave Asheville, NC 28801 United States"



    Get into the Halloween spirit with the Wicked Spooky 5k on Saturday, October 25! This race starts and finishes at Wicked Weed’s Funkatorium on the South Slope of Downtown Asheville. The race starts at 9AM in the South Slope. Show off your most creative, terrifying, or quirky costume for a chance to win great prizes. Whether you’re a spooky monster, a mystical creature, or a pop culture icon, this is your chance to shine!

    Raise your spirits (pun intended) with a delicious craft beer from Wicked Weed included in registration for those 21+ (must be able to show valid ID.) Finisher medal and a Wicked Spooky commemorative t shirt is also included in registration.

    Strollers are welcome! Dogs are welcome at the brewery but are not allowed to join runners during the race.

    EVENT DETAILS HERE

    • 10/25/2025
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Asheville Municipal Golf Course: 226 Fairway Dr, Asheville, NC 28805



    Join us for the very first Grip It and Sip It Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 25th at the Asheville Municipal Disc Golf Course! This 18-hole, two-person team tournament is all about friendly competition, community, and giving back.

    Entry Fee: $40 per team. Includes:

    -Entry into the 18-hole tournament

    -Two custom discs

    -Drink tokens for the afterparty at The Mule

    Prizes: Each winner will score gift cards from our incredible sponsors- The Whale, The Orange Peel, Another Round, and The Chemist

    -1st Place: $250 Gift Cards

    -2nd Place: $125 Gift Cards

    -3rd Place: $50 Gift Cards

    Afterparty at The Mule: Celebrate your round with good drinks, good company, and a good cause.

    Why We Play: All proceeds from the tournament benefit ARCHR (Asheville Regional Coalition for Home Repair) — a powerful partnership of local nonprofits working together to help low-income homeowners stay safe, healthy, and secure in their homes after storm damage. ARCHR harnesses the power of collaboration to provide dignity-affirming home repair across Western North Carolina.

    Grab your partner, your discs, and your competitive spirit — and let’s throw for a cause!

    https://devilsfootbrew.com/event-detail/1st-annual-grip-it-and-sip-it-disc-golf-tournament/

    EVENT DETAILS HERE


    • 10/25/2025
    • 2:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Wedge Brewing at Grove Arcade

    Get those Costumes Ready for the 2025 Pumpkin Pedaller

    October 25, 2025

    To celebrate the resilience of our city and its people, The Pumpkin Pedaller rolls on this Saturday, Oct. 24th. AoB appreciates the support of the Asheville Downtown Association, Wedge Brewing Company, Rabbit Rabbit, and Asheville Brewing Company each of whom collaborated to make this event possible. 

    The routes feature downtown streets to support the local businesses that are able to open. Participants are encouraged to spend a few dollars at local establishments while enjoying the day. AoB will continue to support downtown activation as part of the collective recovery effort. Saturday’s ride is one small act of supporting our community. 

    Pumpkin Pedaller Event Schedule

    • 2:30pm – Gather at Wedge Brewing at Grove Arcade (1 Page Ave, 28801)
    • 3pm – Pedal the routes
    • 4pm-5pm – Staggered arrival at Rabbit Rabbit for a pop-up bicycle park and ongoing fun and frolic
    • 7pm – Conclude

    Ride Routes

    Preview this year’s routes on RWGPS. For more information:

    https://ashevilleonbikes.com/events/asheville-pumpkin-pedaller



    • 11/12/2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • 2000 Riverside Dr. Unit 18B, Asheville
    Register

    Join us to celebrate Rockgeist's new location in The Mill. They have rebuilt post Helene and have much to be thankful for this holiday season and are looking forward to sharing their new space with all of you.

    Asheville Brewing company and Devil's Foot Farm to Can Soda's will provide the liquid refreshment.


    • 11/15/2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • "Oskar Blues Brevard Brewery & Taproom 342 Mountain Industrial Dr Brevard, NC 28717 United States"



    The Bear Country 5k & 10k are on beautiful, family friendly courses in the beautiful mountain town of Brevard, NC. Both races start and finish at Oskar Blues Brewery. The courses take runners on the Brevard greenway, where they’ll be surrounded by mountain views.

    The 10k starts at 10:00am and the 5k starts at 10:15am. Bring your kiddo along for the 1k Kids Cub Crawl (12 & under) that starts at 9:40am! Cub Crawlers will receive a bib and race ribbon.

    A Finisher Medal, Race Shirt, Chip Timing, donation to Mountain Roots & an Oskar Blues Beer (21+) are included in race registration for the 10k & 5k! Oskar Blues also has non alcoholic beverages available.

    EVENT DETAILS HERE

    • 11/22/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • "Tanger Outlets Asheville NC 800 brevard rd Asheville, NC 28806 United States"

    EVENT DETAILS HERE


    5K Celebration

    Confidence through Accomplishment

    Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement.

    • 11/27/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • "Black Mountain Parks and Recreation 304 Black Mountain Ave Black Mountain, NC 28711 United States"


    Start your Thanksgiving with us!

    Black Mountain Turkey Trot: A Mountain Thanksgiving Tradition Begins

    Get ready for an unforgettable Thanksgiving morning at the inaugural Black Mountain Turkey Trot! Imagine crisp mountain air filling your lungs as golden autumn leaves crunch beneath your feet. Transform your Thanksgiving morning with a new tradition of community, health, and gratitude.

    Two Perfect Ways to Trot

    The Black Mountain 5K Turkey Trot - Challenge yourself on our professionally designed 5K course winding through Black Mountain's charming historic downtown and picturesque neighborhoods. Every step takes you past stunning mountain vistas and welcoming storefronts decked in holiday charm. With chip timing for accurate results, competitive runners can push for a personal best while casual participants enjoy the festive atmosphere at their own pace.

    The Wishbone Fun Run - Our family-friendly 1-mile route creates the perfect opportunity for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Bring the grandparents, the little ones, and everyone in between! Strollers and furry friends on leashes are welcome to join the fun. Create precious holiday memories as three generations move together in celebration.

    Supporting The Community

    Your participation directly impacts our neighbors in need. A portion of all registration fees supports Bounty & Soul, a vital organization addressing food insecurity and promoting wellness throughout Black Mountain and Swannanoa. Working at the intersection of food, farms and health.

    EVENT DETAILS HERE

    • 12/13/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Asheville Middle School 211 S French Broad Ave Asheville, NC 28801 United States

    EVENT DETAILS HERE


    Where Community Spirit Meets Holiday Cheer!

    December 13, 2025 | Asheville, NC

    Get in the holiday spirit and lace up your running shoes for a fabulously festive 5K adventure through downtown Asheville. This chip timed run combines the joy of the season with the satisfaction of supporting a great cause, as we raise funds for the Asheville City Schools Band Programs.

    Navigate our fun and challenging course that winds through Asheville’s “South Slope” and “River Arts District” areas, showcasing the charm and natural beauty that makes our city special. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting your fitness journey, this race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities.


    • 01/24/2026
    • 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • "Isaac Dickson Elementary School 125 Hill St Asheville, NC 28801 United States"


    Celebrating 18 years of running in 2026!

    Choose from the chip timed 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or

    the kids untimed fun runs 1K Hill Climb or Marshmallow Dash.

    benefiting the non-profit Isaac Dickson Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization(PTO).

    Enjoy Asheville, North Carolina’s very own Hot Chocolaty races.

    Start and finish at Isaac Dickson Elementary School, 125 Hill St, Asheville, NC 28801

    The Asheville Hot Chocolate races has been the highlight of Western North Carolina’s winter running season since 2008. The race began as a simple 10k with a 1k kids hill climb. The race grew as a family event and so the short, 100 yard Marshmallow Dash was added for the newest little runners. In 2018 we added a much requested 5k to the line up. And lastly, in 2022, we emerged from the pandemic with an added challenge, our newest distance, the Hot Chocolate Half Marathon! Unfortunately, due to the destruction of a lot of the half marathon course from Hurricane Helene we skipped the half marathon distance in 2025 but it will make a triumphant reurn in 2026!!!

    With a downhill start and an up hill finish the meat of the race is a beautiful run along the French Broad River. The race benefits the Isaac Dickson Parent Teacher Organization which in turn supports the teachers, students and families of our school. Learn more and donation to their efforts here. Isaac Dickson PTO.


Past events

10/08/2025 City of Hickory Outdoor Business Networking Event
10/08/2025 OBA October Halloween Networking Social - Subaru
10/04/2025 Tour de Fat - Asheville on Bikes
10/02/2025 Stronger than the Storm: A MountainTrue Gathering honoring the challenge, the recovery & the people making it happen in Asheville, NC 10/2
09/27/2025 2025 Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5K
09/13/2025 2025 Waynesville Rec Jam 5K
09/12/2025 BANFF Mountain Centre Film Festival World Tour benefiting MountainTrue
09/10/2025 OBA September Networking Social - Wunderland Resort
09/06/2025 The EarthBae Launch Party
09/06/2025 2025 Chasing Trail Ultras
08/27/2025 HR Roundtable @ Wrong Way
08/27/2025 HR Roundtable- Zoom option
08/23/2025 Boondock Van Co Grand Opening Party!
08/23/2025 Summer Cycle - Asheville on Bikes
08/16/2025 CMC_ Cat Gap Loop Workday
08/16/2025 Cat Gap Loop Workday with Carolina Mountain Club
07/10/2025 OBA July Networking Social - Rafting with NOC
06/29/2025 Sunset Sound Bath with Asheville Wellness Tours
06/28/2025 Baby Goat Yoga with Asheville Wellness Tours
06/21/2025 Rockgeist Grand Re-Opening
06/21/2025 MountainTrue 2025 BioBlitz
06/11/2025 OBA June Networking Social -Gravelo Workshop
06/08/2025 RAD Half Marathon & 10k
06/07/2025 Old Fort Trails & Trains Festival
05/29/2025 Outdoor Business Showcase @ Steep Canyon Rangers Free Community Concert
05/29/2025 High Country Recovering Forward: Outdoor Communities & Public Land Managers
05/28/2025 CORE - May Networking Event
05/28/2025 Conservation Conversations hosted by MountainTrue
05/23/2025 Bicycle Friendly Business Breakdown
05/20/2025 Tools for Growing Rural Outdoor Recreation Communities
05/17/2025 The Love Of Craft
04/26/2025 10th Annual Get In Gear Festival
04/12/2025 Camp Grier Spring Fundraiser
04/10/2025 Waypoint Adventure NC Spring Fundraising Party!
04/05/2025 Asheville on Bikes Spring Out '25
04/03/2025 Hurricane Helene Recovery Panel & Discussion with MountainTrue
03/12/2025 OBA March Networking Social - Second Gear
03/11/2025 McHone Performance Training to Celebrate Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Following Extensive Hurricane Recovery
03/06/2025 2025 Paddling Film Festival World Tour benefiting MountainTrue
02/24/2025 Public Meeting: Learn about the Bailey Mountain Preserve and the Bone Camp Property
02/12/2025 OBA February Networking Social - McHone Performance Training Center
02/08/2025 Bike Love '25 @ Eulogy
01/15/2025 Hatch Recovery Roundtable
01/08/2025 OBA 3rd Annual Winter Warmer Gathering - Sponsored by Roberts & Stevens, P.A.
12/21/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
12/03/2024 No Man's Land Film Festival hosted by MountainTrue
11/23/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
11/18/2024 Appalachian Wildlife Refuge's Online Auction
11/17/2024 Wrong Way Revival: BBQ + Bluegrass + Fundraiser + Tattoos
11/15/2024 A BENEFIT FOR THE WNC OUTDOOR COMMUNITY - ROARING BACK!
10/26/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
10/26/2024 Volunteers Needed! Help with the Wicked Spooky 5k and earn $$ for MountainTrue (and a free beer!)
10/23/2024 COMING TOGETHER: WNC OUTDOOR INDUSTRY NIGHT FOR CAMARADERIE & SUPPORT
10/05/2024 Urban e-bike tour of Asheville with MountainTrue
10/01/2024 Online Native Plant Sale benefiting MountainTrue
09/28/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
09/28/2024 ENO's Silver Jubilee at Fonta Flora Brewery - Whippoorwill Farm
09/28/2024 TEDxBrevard
09/26/2024 Wild Night for Wildlife
09/18/2024 MountainTrue Brainy Brews: Solar Energy edition with Sugar Hollow Solar
09/13/2024 Sweeten Creek STOMP Cleanup
09/11/2024 OBA Speaker Series & Networking - Pete Ripmaster
08/28/2024 Wrong Way Anniversary Party
08/25/2024 TEDxBrevard Speaker Camp
08/24/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
08/22/2024 Paddling Film Festival World Tour Screening in Asheville, NC benefiting MountainTrue and the French Broad Riverkeeper
08/14/2024 OBA Summer Social & Wiener Roast
07/27/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
07/20/2024 Together 25 - ENO & Mast Store Asheville Celebrate 25 Years
07/20/2024 SylvanSport 20th Anniversary Sale & Celebration
07/10/2024 MountainTrue Presents Brainy Brews: French Broad River Edition in Asheville, NC
07/02/2024 French Broad River Clean-Up – with Mountain True x Pirani
06/22/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
06/22/2024 Snorkel the French Broad River’s Headwaters in Rosman, NC
06/20/2024 Crag Crafts - Upcycled Climbing Rope Cozie Workshop
06/15/2024 Second Gear's 20th Anniversary Block Party
06/12/2024 OBA Family Cookout and Adventures at Cold Spring Base Camp
06/02/2024 Asheville Family Adventure Fest - Fundraiser for autism services in WNC
06/01/2024 Old Fort Trails & Trains Festival
06/01/2024 Appalachian Trail Workday + Afterparty- Carolina Mountain Club & Big Pillow Brewing
06/01/2024 2024 MountainTrue Nolichucky BioBlitz in Erwin, TN
05/25/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
05/21/2024 5Point Adventure Film Screening in Asheville, NC
05/07/2024 Coffee Hour with MountainTrue: French Broad Paddle Trail
05/07/2024 Swing for Cause Fundraiser - PiviotPoint WNC
05/04/2024 OBA's 9th Annual Get In Gear Fest - Showcasing the Outdoor Industry Hub of the East
04/27/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
04/24/2024 Virtual OBA Marketing Roundtable: Adapting to the Post-Cookie Era
04/22/2024 Earth Day Celebration in Asheville, NC
04/22/2024 Earth Day Wildflower Walk and Garlic Mustard Pull near Hot Springs, NC 4/22
04/21/2024 Trail Running Film Festival - Asheville
04/20/2024 International Fly Fishing Film Festival - Boone, NC - Benefitting MountainTrue and the Watauga Riverkeeper
04/20/2024 French Broad Paddle Trail Clean Up – Redmon Dam River Access near Marshall, NC
04/17/2024 Reducing Single-Use Plastics: Lunch and Learn with MountainTrue:
04/17/2024 Spring 2024 WNC Career Expo
04/10/2024 OBA April Networking Social - MADE X MTNS Retail Campaign Launch at Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins
04/10/2024 Business Opportunities for More in 2024 - Free Business Training!
03/28/2024 Missing Middle Housing: TLDR. An event exploring what middle housing is and why we need it.
03/26/2024 Coffee Hour with MountainTrue: Ancient Forests of the Blue Ridge
03/23/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
03/23/2024 Cane Creek Open House/Yard Sale
03/22/2024 World Water Day with MountainTrue
03/14/2024 OBA Paddlesports Roundtable #2
03/13/2024 Approaching DEI with Intention and Action
03/07/2024 Waypoint Accelerator Graduation and Pitch Competition
03/01/2024 The Rumble 2024 - Outdoor ropes and bouldering competition
02/24/2024 Adaptive Climbing Clinic w/ Catalyst Sports - Volunteers Needed
02/24/2024 Spring Volunteer Training - Waypoint Adventure
02/20/2024 Mountain True Trivia Night & Beer Release
02/10/2024 Bike Love @ Highland Brewing Company
02/07/2024 OBA February Networking Social - Outrider USA
02/01/2024 WEEKLY BIKE RIDE - Old Fort
01/25/2024 WEEKLY BIKE RIDE - North Mills River
01/18/2024 WEEKLY BIKE RIDE - Brevard
01/17/2024 Brainy Brews with MountainTrue
01/13/2024 5Point Adventure Film Festival
01/11/2024 WEEKLY BIKE RIDE - Dupont
01/10/2024 OBA Winter Warmer Gathering @ The Grey Eagle Music Hall
01/04/2024 WEEKLY BIKE RIDE - Bent Creek
12/15/2023 NC Outdoor Recreation Coalition Monthly Meeting
12/13/2023 OBA Paddle/River Roundtable
12/09/2023 Holiday Tree-Cycle Making Class with Cactus to Pine
11/30/2023 FREE ABA Educational Happy Hour: DMJPS Annual Tax Update & Planning
11/20/2023 Alcohol Management Class with Mercy Urgent Care
11/18/2023 Southeast Paraclimbing Competition - Catalyst Sports
11/17/2023 G5 Trail Work Weekend (11/17 - 11/19)
11/14/2023 WTF is AI? - Using AI to Boost Productivity and Capacity
11/02/2023 Waypoint Accelerator - Cohort 5 Kickoff Celebration
10/28/2023 PUMPKIN PEDALLER - Asheville on Bikes - Presented by Industry Nine
10/25/2023 OBA Halloween Networking Social
10/03/2023 Stargazing w/ Telescopes on Blue Ridge Parkway
09/27/2023 Outdoor Eats Event
09/23/2023 MAX Patch Afterparty, w/ CMC & BearWaters Brewing Co.
09/23/2023 MAX Patch Workday w/ Carolina Mountain Club
09/18/2023 5th Annual Outdoor Economy Conference
09/13/2023 OBA Speaker Series - Shane Cooper, DeFeet Intl.
08/31/2023 Employee Health Insurance Offering/Options for OBA Members
08/27/2023 Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins 1yr. Anniversary Celebration
08/26/2023 Open House - Timber Ninja Outdoors
08/16/2023 OBA Summer Social and Wiener Roast

Upcoming events


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