Asheville Marathon and Half
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Asheville Marathon & Half : Overview
The Asheville Marathon & Half is a road race event in Asheville, North Carolina, scheduled for March 20, 2027. The event takes place in a mountain town setting and highlights the city's natural scenery and local character.
Race offerings:
- 26.2 miles (marathon)
- 13.1 miles (half marathon)
Both courses are USATF certified, and the marathon is designated as a Boston qualifying course. Participants are provided free event shuttles. The event includes a race expo, a pace team, and a community plogging event. Organizers publish race results and free race photos for participants.
Race merchandise includes a custom-designed performance race shirt and a finisher medal. An after-race celebration presented with New Belgium features cold beer and live music. The event lists charity partners and volunteer opportunities and provides information on shuttles, parking, spectators, and travel.
The half marathon edition received recognition from HalfMarathons.net as one of the best half marathons in the U.S. The event materials also reference coverage that included Asheville in a list titled "12 Run Races You Can Turn into a Vacation." Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
