About the First Finish Invitational
The First Finish Invitational is an early-season race in Hendersonville with several distance options, pitched at runners and walkers across a wide range of experience. The copy leans hard into New Year motivation, but the practical shape is a chip-timed event with age-group awards and on-course hydration support.
There are post-race refreshments at the finish line and a finish-line celebration, which makes the area worth hanging around after you cross. Beyond that, the organizers have not spelled out parking or packet pickup specifics.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles1/23/2027 09:00$35
6.2 Miles1/23/2027 08:45$45
13.1 Miles1/23/2027 08:30$65
VIRTUAL RUN1/23/2027 09:00$50
Going for a Time?
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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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