Asheville Marathon and Half
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Event overview
The Asheville Marathon and Half, presented by New Belgium, takes place in Asheville, North Carolina on March 21, 2026. The event starts and finishes at Pack Square Park, Court Plaza in downtown Asheville. The courses run through historic neighborhoods, downtown streets, the River Arts District, and along the French Broad River Greenway. The course permit is pending and the route is subject to change.
Race details
Distances:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- Virtual marathon
- Virtual half marathon
The half marathon course is USATF certified. The marathon will be recertified and sanctioned before race day as a Boston-qualifying event. The event is USATF sanctioned and will use professional chip timing with live results. Courses are fully marked with route signs and described on interactive maps. The event is part of the Appalachian Trilogy series and is listed as the first event in that series.
Packet pickup and a race expo are part of the event. Entries include a dri-fit event shirt (unisex and women's sizes), a commemorative finisher medal, a goody bag, complimentary race photos, and a complimentary post-race beer or ice cream. Other included items are course music, locally made prizes, a complimentary shuttle from the host hotel, and spectator-friendly course access. Virtual entry options are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
