The nationally recognized, Asheville Marathon & Half Marathon is celebrating 11 years! The races will take place in Downtown Asheville, NC on Saturday, March 18, 2023. The Asheville Marathon and Half events are 'boutique style' events with limited entries available per day. The Asheville Marathon & Half run through the best parts of the City of Asheville, North Carolina. Including downtown city st
reets, River Arts District, along the French Broad River, and through the park for this city-style, point-to-point race. These fast races are a dream come true for runners looking to get a personal best in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The majority of the miles are downhill from downtown and ‘flat’ running along the river on the greenway and through the city parks. Endurance runners will have an opportunity to ‘break in’ the brand new section of the newly completed greenway section of the French Broad River Greenway on Riverside Drive and Lyman Street. Runners are on mostly paved surfaces throughout the entire event with a few dirt sections within the French Broad River Park. Included in your race registration:
- Race registration to the half or marathon.
- Brooks dri-fit running shirt
- Shuttle ticket
- Commemorative Buff
- 10th Anniversary Finisher Medal
- Goody bag
- A free beer at the finish party
- An unforgettable, unique race experience from start to finish. In 2019, the Asheville Half Marathon at Biltmore Estate was Recognized as the Best Half Marathon in North Carolina by RaceRaves! In 2018, the Asheville Marathon was named by Outside Online as one of the Top 9 vacation-worthy marathons and The Top Ten Best Spring/Summer Marathons to Run by MapMyRun. We were also listed as one of the 70 American Road Races every runner should finish by Runner's World Magazine. In 2017, the Asheville Marathon was named Top 25 Must-Do American Marathons by Competitor Magazine. In addition, the Asheville Half Marathon at Biltmore was honored to also be selected in the “Best Of” category in the 100 Half Marathons Club. Those participating in the Asheville Marathon and Half Marathon are not only competing for awards, scratching off bucket list items, or having the best day of their lives, but are also supporting local charity partners.
