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Asheville Marathon and Half
Asheville Marathon and Half is a Half Marathon (Downtown AVL), Marathon (Downtown AVL), VIRTUAL Half Marathon and VIRTUAL Marathon event held in Asheville, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, March 20, 2027. About 602 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 20, 2027
- Location
- Asheville, NC
- Field size
- ~602 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Distances
- Half Marathon (Downtown AVL), Marathon (Downtown AVL), VIRTUAL Half Marathon, VIRTUAL Marathon
- Field size
- About 602 runners
- Course
- Point-to-point, rolling course: two tall hills in the first ~7 miles through North Asheville/Montford, then downhill-to-flat along the French Broad River Greenway; full marathon +1,017/-1,218 ft.
- Registration
- raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $131 (from raceroster.com, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail; 1017 ft gain, 1218 ft loss (official course data); Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail; 741 ft gain, 943 ft loss (official course data)
About the Asheville Marathon and Half
Point-to-point marathon and half marathon through downtown Asheville, historic North Asheville and Montford neighborhoods, and the River Arts District, finishing along the French Broad River at New Belgium Brewing.
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Asheville Marathon and Half: common questions
- When is the Asheville Marathon and Half?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, March 20, 2027.
- Where is the Asheville Marathon and Half held?
- In Asheville, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Asheville Marathon and Half offer?
- Half Marathon (Downtown AVL), Marathon (Downtown AVL), VIRTUAL Half Marathon and VIRTUAL Marathon.
- How many people run the Asheville Marathon and Half?
- About 602 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Asheville Marathon and Half?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Asheville Marathon and Half?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $131 (from raceroster.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Asheville Marathon and Half start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
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