Asheville Marathon
Asheville Marathon & Half is a rolling Asheville road race with downtown climbs, riverside greenways, and a New Belgium Brewing finish in March.
Quick facts
- Downtown Asheville start on College Street with a finish at New Belgium Brewing.
- Rolling road course through North Asheville, Montford, downtown, and the River Arts District.
- Official course stats list 1,016 feet of gain, 1,218 feet of loss, and a net drop of 202 feet.
- Boston-qualifying marathon with USATF certification number NC26002DF.
About the Asheville Marathon
Asheville Marathon & Half is a spring Asheville road race built around the city itself. The official 2026 course starts downtown, moves through North Asheville and Montford, then returns through downtown and the River Arts District before finishing at New Belgium Brewing.
Course
The current marathon starts on College Street in downtown Asheville and works through neighborhood streets, greenway-adjacent sections, and the River Arts District before the brewery finish. Official course stats list 1,016 feet of gain, 1,218 feet of loss, and a net drop of 202 feet.
Race-day weather
Late March in Asheville usually means a cool start and variable mountain-spring weather. Rain, wind, and quick temperature swings are more likely than real heat, but the rolling course still punishes aggressive pacing.
Past Asheville Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, March 20, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Saturday, March 15, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, March 16, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Asheville Marathon FAQ
When is the Asheville Marathon?
The 2027 Asheville Marathon is on Saturday, March 20, 2027.
Is Asheville Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Asheville Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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