Making water stations fun and practical
by Morgan McAslan, Asheville Marathon Ambassador The water stations at the Asheville Marathon and Half are special. Generally, water stations can be a mixed bag. When you’re running past a water station there always seem to be a half a dozen cups being lunged at you...
Tom’s annual marathon race day tips
by Tom Mangan, Asheville Marathon Ambassador You already know to hydrate, not to go out too fast, not to overdress, and to trust your training. Here are a few additional suggestions to ensure an enjoyable race day experience for all. 1. Read the info on...
What to do around town after the Asheville Marathon and Half
by Christine Yablonski Congratulations! You finished your Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Backyard to Backyard Challenge, or Backyard to Vineyard Challenge! Now what? Maybe you’ve been to Asheville before, maybe this is your very first visit. You’ve probably heard about...
Asheville Marathon and Half wins multiple awards
The Asheville Marathon at Biltmore Estate was recognized in three categories in 2019 by Bibrave 100! The event was listed as one of the Top 10 Best Weekend Experience in the U.S., one of the Top 20 Half Marathons in the U.S., and one of the Top 20 Marathons in the...
Running a race on mixed surface and terrain
by Tom Mangan “Running a race on mixed surface and terrain can be better on your body during the race and for post-race recovery.” How does that commercial go…I’m no doctor, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Disclaimers away, here it...
Finishing the Race for Completion Not Competition
“If you want to run fast, run alone. If you want to go far-run with with others.” ~ someone smart on the internet by Leslie Sloan This quote has meant a lot to me this past year. I trained and ran the Boston Marathon alone in April. Boston was a life goal and I...
Yoga, Kaiut and Training for Asheville Marathon
by Morgan McAslan Six weeks before my first 26.2, this past March’s Asheville Marathon at Biltmore, I started to get a niggle in the back right side of my right knee. After every run I would ice extensively. I was taking ibuprofen regularly. I needed to keep the knee...
Frequently Asked Questions about the Asheville Marathon and Half
by Tom Mangan, Asheville Marathon Ambassador As race day draws near, runners and spectators often have questions about registration, packet pickup, race day logistics, and many other topics. Many of those questions have already been answered and can be found on the...