Asheville Marathon and Half
Race Date
Mar 20, 2027
Location
Asheville, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 12,897
The Experience
Asheville Marathon and Half Pack Square Park, Court Plaza, Asheville, NC, USA - CLICK HERE for the Event Guide and all your need to know… - March 21, 2026
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
+2.93 m
Separation
10.9%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NC26001DF · 2026 Asheville Half Marathon-New Belgium
Net downhill course — fast finishing times are common.
Course Map
3 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9112 years running
~1,071 finishers a year
growing or steady
14% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 42 states
winner 1:09:41
typical high 59°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
35°
Afternoon (High)
59°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 12,897 finishers actually crossed the line across 12 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
12,897
Median time
2:14:09
Latest turnout
1,088
States
51
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Asheville Marathon and Half?
The Asheville Marathon and Half is held on Saturday, March 20, 2027.
Where does the Asheville Marathon and Half take place?
It takes place in Asheville, North Carolina.
What distances does the Asheville Marathon and Half offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M.
Is the Asheville Marathon and Half course flat and good for a PR?
The Asheville Marathon and Half is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Asheville Marathon and Half?
HalfRuns has finish records for 12,897 runners who have completed the Asheville Marathon and Half.
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