ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Before the day got too terribly hot, runners turned out to Pack Square Park for the Independence Day 5K.
It was the third year in a row for the family event that benefits food connection.
News 13 spoke with race director Leslie Grotenhuis about how it’s a great time to have people from across the country here to celebrate not just July 4th, but our slice of America here in western North Carolina.
“We love this time of year because we have so many tourists. And to give them a way to celebrate the holiday in an Asheville tradition is really special,” said Grotenhuis…