Asheville Marathon and Half
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About the race
The New Belgium Asheville Marathon and Half takes place in Asheville, North Carolina on March 20, 2027, with start and finish at Pack Square Park, Court Plaza. The courses run through downtown, historic neighborhoods, the River Arts District, and along the French Broad River. Both distances are USATF certified. The marathon is a Boston-qualifying race.
Certification numbers are provided for each course. Included with in-person entry are a complimentary dri-fit event shirt (unisex and women’s options), a commemorative finisher medal, a goody bag, complimentary race photos, chip timing with live results, a shuttle from the finish back to the start near the host hotel, free access to the pre-race expo, and a complimentary post-race beer for participants 21 and over. The event features course markings, interactive maps, a live DJ at the finish, and one-of-a-kind locally made prizes. Packet pickup and the race expo are held at Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown, with a limited emergency bib pickup available on race morning. There is an option to have shirts and bibs mailed in advance for an additional fee. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in both the marathon and the half marathon, with specific amounts listed for each place.
The event is part of the Appalachian Trilogy series. A separate group training program is offered by Jus’ Running ahead of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
