Asheville Half Marathon
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Event information
The Asheville Half Marathon & 10K/5K takes place on August 29, 2026 in Asheville, NC, with the start and finish at Pack Square (80 Court Plaza). The event includes these race options:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 10K
The half marathon field is capped at 2,500 participants. Registration closes August 28, 2026; virtual registration ends August 26, 2026. Registration fees are non-refundable and registrations are non-transferable between individuals, events, or years. Transfers into the virtual event are allowed until August 10, 2026.
Course and logistics
The half marathon and 10K run through downtown Asheville, the Brewery District, the Arts District, along the French Broad River up to Beaver Lake, past Grove Park Country Club, Weaver Park, and the UNCA campus before returning to Broadway and Pack Square. Water stops and portable toilets are provided approximately every 2 miles; finish-line water bottles are distributed after runners cross the finish area. Dogs and strollers are not allowed.
Packet pick up is Friday, August 28, 2026 at Asheville Brewing Company, 77 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC (2:00 PM - 7:00 PM). A race-day will-call option is available in Pack Square Park. Awards are given to top overall finishers and division winners; unclaimed awards are not shipped. The half marathon has a 3-hour time limit and the 10K has a 1:45 time limit. Medical support and an ambulance will be available near the finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.