Asheville Half Marathon
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Asheville Half Marathon & 10K/5K : event details
The Asheville Half Marathon & 10K/5K takes place on August 29, 2026 in Asheville, NC, with the start and finish at Pack Square (80 Court Plaza). The event includes the following distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual Runner - Half Marathon
- Virtual Runner - 10K
In-person registration is capped at 2,500 participants and there will be no race day registration. In-person registration closes August 28, 2026; virtual registration options close August 26, 2026. Entry fees vary by distance and increase on set dates. Packet pick up is scheduled for the day before the race at Asheville Brewing Company (77 Coxe Ave). Registered participants who signed up before August 1 will be guaranteed a running tech shirt and can receive a custom bib with their name.
Course, logistics and rules
The course begins and ends in Pack Square and runs through Asheville streets and along the French Broad River, passing the Brewery District, Arts District, Beaver Lake, Grove Park Country Club, Weaver Park, and the UNCA campus before returning downtown via Broadway Street. Water stations and portable restrooms are provided roughly every 2 miles, and portos are available at the start/finish area. Time limits are 3:00 hours for the half marathon and 1:45 for the 10K. Dogs and strollers are not allowed. Awards are given by overall and age divisions; unclaimed awards are not shipped. Medical support and an ambulance are located near the finish area. Pacers are planned for multiple finish times. Refunds and transfers are not offered; limited transfers into the virtual event are available by the stated deadline. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.