by Race Director | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by support@idaph.net | Feb 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by support@idaph.net | Feb 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by support@idaph.net | Feb 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by support@idaph.net | Feb 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by support@idaph.net | Jan 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...