2023 Asheville Marathon & Half Recap!
CONGRATULATIONS 2023 Runners! Congratulations to all the runners of the 11th Annual Asheville Marathon and Half through Downtown Asheville, ending with the best post-race party we've seen yet! We loved race day and all that we got to see - PRs, goals met and fun had....
Exclusive 2023 Asheville Marathon & Half Finisher Merch Just Dropped!
Celebrate the accomplishment of completing the Asheville Marathon & Half with a limited edition commemorative shirt. This stylish, exclusive design features an artsy illustration of the race course map or commemorate this legendary milestone in style with the...
2023 Asheville Marathon & Half Marathon Event Guide
WELCOME TO THE 11TH ANNUAL ASHEVILLE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON! We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, March 18th at the Asheville Marathon & Half Marathon in Downtown, Asheville, NC. Be sure to read the entire interactive Event Guide to be prepared for race...
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WHY RUNNERS SHOULD CONSIDER EPSOM SALT AS KEY TO THEIR WORKOUT REGIMEN.
This article is in collaboration with the Epsom Salt Council and the original post can be found here on the Epsom Salt Council blog. Whether you are new to running, a casual runner or an avid runner – recovery is an important step to ensure a healthy body. The...
2022 Asheville Marathon & Half Event Guide
WELCOME TO THE 10TH ANNUAL ASHEVILLE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON! We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, March 19th at the Asheville Marathon & Half Marathon in Downtown, Asheville, NC. Be sure to read the entire interactive Event Guide and listen to the...
2022 Race Announcement
Important Race Announcement Due to the current state of COVID-19, Biltmore Estate leadership is not comfortable with outdoor events taking place on the property in the winter/spring of 2022 and have revoked our event privileges. We are deeply saddened and disappointed...
Celebrating 10 years | Registration is NOW open
The 10th Annual Asheville Marathon and Half Marathon registration is now open! The 2022 marathon and half marathon events are both set to return to Biltmore Estate on Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20, 2022. Run with us in America's Largest Backyard. Limited...
Wasn’t 2021 supposed to be better than 2020, or did we miss something?
This morning, while in the final stages of preparing for registration to open tonight at midnight, we received word that the Asheville Marathon and Half will not receive the necessary final approvals to take place at the Biltmore Estate on March 20th, 2021. This...
From 400 pounds to a Virtual Half Marathon: One runner’s personal journey with SCFE
by Alicia Cocke “If I can do it; you can do it.” I never thought I would utter the sentence, “I ran a half marathon today.” There was a time in my life where the things I “could not do” overran my life. I was diagnosed with a rare and often misunderstood disorder...
Important upcoming deadlines for the Asheville Marathon and Half at Biltmore Estate
Important upcoming deadlines for the Asheville Marathon & Half Please click on the video above for some important upcoming deadlines for the Asheville Marathon & Half at Biltmore Estate. March 15th: The deadline to purchase shuttle tickets and spectator...
2020 Expo Information: Packet Pick-up and Registration
The Asheville Marathon & Half Expo — FREE and open to the public — — FREE and open to the public — There are a variety of products, apparel, services and more to view and purchase at the Asheville Marathon & Half Health and Fitness Expo at the DoubleTree...
2020 Celebrate Asheville Marathon & Half: Award Ceremonies, Photos and Merchandise
Food & Beverages 8:30am – 11:15am (Saturday) / 2:00pm (Sunday): Complimentary food and drinks for race participants and volunteers will be provided by Ingles. 8:30am – 11:15am (Saturday) / 10am – 2:00pm (Sunday): Post Race Celebrations – There will be beer...
2020 On Course Info: Water Stations, Nutrition and Spectator Location Info
Water Stations & Nutrition GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER STATIONS! Saturday: (Half Marathon) Water Station 1: Team in Training – at Deerpark: Mile 2: | Water Only Water Station 2: Massage on Wheels – at Parking Lot before Biltmore House: Mile 5: | Gels, GATORADE...
2020 Bag Check at the Finisher Bag Check
2020 Bag Check at the Finisher Bag Tent Runners will receive a Fleet Feet Asheville, clear plastic ‘Finisher’ bag at the Race Expo INSIDE your goody bag. Runners MUST use the clear plastic finisher bags provided by us to have their bag included at the Finisher Bag...
General Info for the 2020 Asheville Marathon and Half at Biltmore Estate: Parking, Transportation, Race Schedule
#RUNAVL2020 WELCOME to the 2020 Asheville Marathon and Half at Biltmore Estate! We are beyond thrilled to have you part of this 8th Annual event run entirely all on Biltmore Estate's property on March 21 and 22nd! You have put in the WORK and now it is time to taper,...
The 2020 Runner’s Guide is here!
The 2020 Runner's Guide and Race Day Schedule is here! Check out our Guide for important reminders, Race Day Schedule times, Checkpoints and more!
Run for the Hills: My Journey from 360 Pounds to the Asheville Half-Marathon
by Frank D. Kecseti – Brevard, NC Nine short months ago, the closest I got to running was a quick “run” to the store. I was over 360 pounds and about to embark on the greatest transformation of my life — a half marathon was nowhere in my mind. May 1st of 2019, I...
McKinney Insurance | Partner of the Asheville Marathon and Half six years in the making
McKinney Insurance | Partner of the Asheville Marathon and Half six years in the making When you’re in the sports events business and you meet a great sponsor, you hold on to that sponsor for life! McKinney Insurance is that sponsor. They have been a part of iDaph...
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 goes. We runners...
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...
Top five things I love about the Asheville Marathon at Biltmore Estate
Asheville Ambassador Casey Stephens shares her TOP FIVE favorite things she loves about the Asheville Marathon and Half at Biltmore Estate. 5. The comradery before the race. I have met the COOLEST people while waiting for the race to start. Usually, runners are...
Asheville Marathon nominated BibRave 100 Best Weekend Experience
The Asheville Marathon at Biltmore Estate has been selected as one of the top 10 races listed by BibRave 100 for Best Weekend Experience. Runners who voted made it clear that they do not just want to run a race; they want to enjoy a weekend experience with their...
From Athletica Anorexia to Healthy Running
by Danielle Burch Every day, we are bombarded by a barrage of “demands” from social media, ranging from what to eat, do, wear, and be all the way up to how our bodies should look, according to some arbitrary social norm. It’s hard. LIFE is hard. But if we learn from...
Asheville Half Marathon Recognized as Best Half Marathon in North Carolina
The Asheville Half Marathon at Biltmore Estate recognized as Best Half Marathon in North Carolina The results are in! We are super excited to announce that the Asheville Half Marathon at Biltmore Estate has been recognized by RaceRaves as the top half marathon in...
How to stay motivated to run in the winter
by Tom Mangan, Asheville Marathon Ambassador A good part of the country experienced some unseasonably cold weather recently. For many runners, it was a wakeup call that the winter training season is nearly upon us. Races such as the Asheville Marathon + Half at...
Why Asheville Marathon is a unique race experience
by Mariah Parsley The Asheville Marathon at Biltmore Estate is an event I prioritize on my schedule every year. As an Asheville local (additionally graced with a Biltmore Estate annual pass), I am often questioned why I enjoy this race so much; WHY would I pay to run...
Why I chose the Asheville Marathon as my first marathon
Why I chose the Asheville Marathon as my first marathon by Christin Carter After spending 2018 running half marathons and constantly trying to push myself, I decided if I was EVER going to run a full marathon, that was the time to do it. I felt like I was probably...