Asheville Marathon and Half
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Event
The Asheville Marathon and Half takes place in Asheville, North Carolina, on March 21, 2026, with Pack Square Park, Court Plaza as the event location. The race is presented by New Belgium Brewing. The courses run through historic neighborhoods, downtown streets, the River Arts District, and along the French Broad River Greenway. The city permit is pending and the course is subject to change.
Races and logistics
- 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. Entries include a dri-fit event shirt (unisex and women's sizes), a commemorative finisher medal, a goody bag, course markings, professional chip timing with live results, complimentary race photos, and one complimentary beer from New Belgium Brewing (21+). A shuttle from the host hotel is listed as included (stated value $20). Packet Pickup and Race Expo are scheduled at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Asheville - Biltmore Village on March 20. There is an option to have shirt and bib mailed in advance for a fee; mailed packets ship about 1 1/2 to 2 weeks before the race. The event is part of the Appalachian Trilogy series and offers a group training program with structured plans, weekend group runs, and access to weekday group runs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.