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Asheville Marathon and Half

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Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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sell $82.63 – $120.25

About the Event

Experience the vibrant heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the Asheville Marathon and Half, presented by New Belgium, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with a 7:30 AM start from downtown's Pack Square Park. This boutique-style race showcases Asheville's eclectic charm with a scenic USATF-certified course winding through historic neighborhoods, the artistic River Arts District, and along the picturesque French Broad River Greenway. The marathon is a Boston Qualifier, offering a serious challenge amidst breathtaking landscapes, while both distances provide a first-class running experience complete with live music and local flavor.

Your registration includes premium swag, a custom finisher medal, complimentary photos, and a post-race New Belgium beer, capping off a celebration of community and resilience. As the first event in the Appalachian Trilogy series, it's the perfect opportunity to embark on a multi-race adventure in one of the Southeast's most beloved running destinations.

Races Offered

Half Marathon (Downtown AVL)

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 21km

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$104.13

Marathon (Downtown AVL)

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 42km

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$120.25

VIRTUAL Half Marathon

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 21km

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$82.63

VIRTUAL Marathon

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 42km

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$93.38

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Asheville.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 3.0° / 16.2°

wb_sunny -0.8° / 12.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.1 /

water_drop 64.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 3.0° / 16.2°

wb_sunny -0.8° / 12.5°

air 12.1 km/h

water_drop 64.9%

About Asheville

Learn more about the host city, Asheville.

The city of Asheville is a liberal, artsy community nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina. A popular tourist destination, this "Paris of the South," has one of the most impressive, comprehensive collections of Art Deco architecture in the United States. In 2011 Asheville was picked as one of the “10 Most Beautiful Places in America” by Good Morning America.