Asheville Marathon
Where the 2027 race is now
- Registration openRegister for 2027
- Race daySaturday, March 20, 2027
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- Mar 20, 2027 Saturday
- Distance
- 26.2 mi Marathon
- Entry
- Open Open entry
- Live tracking
- Not yet Shown here race week
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.
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.
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.
Past Asheville Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, March 20, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | Saturday, March 15, 2025 | Results available | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, March 16, 2024 | Results available | 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 registration open for the 2027 Asheville Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 Asheville Marathon is open. View the official registration details at raceroster.com.
How do I track a runner in the Asheville Marathon?
Most races publish tracking in race week. Marathon Scout links the official tracker on this page during race week, once the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Where can I find the Asheville Marathon results?
The 2026 results and earlier years are linked on the Asheville Marathon results page.
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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