COURSE

The 2027 Asheville Marathon & Half takes runners on a scenic tour of Asheville’s most iconic neighborhoods, downtown streets, and riverside greenways. Both races start on College Street in the heart of downtown, quickly moving into the tree-lined streets of historic North Asheville.

Runners will travel through historic neighborhoods along Charlotte Street, Griffing Boulevard, and Kimberly Avenue, passing stately homes and glimpses of the Grove Park area before winding into the rolling, Victorian-lined streets of Montford. The downtown stretch offers a lively mix of city energy and history, weaving past Wall Street, Battery Park Avenue, and Pack Square before heading toward the River Arts District.

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MARATHONCOURSE MAP

Saturday, March 20, 2027
Start Time: 7:30 am

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Marathon Certification Number: NC26002DF
*Course subject to change

HALF MARATHONCOURSE MAP

Saturday, March 20, 2027
Start Time: 7:30 am

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Half Marathon Certification Number: NC26001DF
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The courses remain USATF-certified and unchanged from 2026. The marathon is certified and sanctioned as a Boston-qualifying event, and will include refreshed sections now reopened after storm repairs, making this year’s race a true celebration of Asheville’s resilience and beauty.

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MARATHON
Noah Allison – Marshall, NC | 2:36:59 (2026)
Stephanie Wilson – Wheat Ridge, CO | 2:58:09 (2023)

HALF MARATHON
Donnie Cowart – Winston-Salem, NC | 1:08:08 (2025)
Danna Herrick – Nowralk, IA | 1:19:25 (2022)

Course Support

  • Water Stations
    • Half Marathon: Miles 4, 6.5, 9, 11.5 & 12.5
    • Marathon: Miles 4, 6.5, 9, 11.5, 12.5, 15, 16.3, 18, 19.5, 22, 24, & 25.5
  • Electrolytes: Gatorade available at all water stations along the course
  • At select water stations
    • Fruit chews, Twizzlers, jelly beans, pretzels
    • Coca Cola (marathon only)
    • Portajons/Restrooms: Start, Finish, and near every water station
    • Medical Stations: Available along the course at various water stations

Course Time Limit

We encourage the seasoned and first time marathoners (including walkers) alike to take part. Course support, water stations and finish line will remain open for 6.5 hours (for both distances). This requires a 14:53 per mile pace.

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POST RACE PARTY

New Belgium Brewing is our finish line location and host for the post-race party! This means that after you run all those miles, you’ll head straight to one of Asheville’s most beloved spots to kick back, celebrate, and connect with the community. Enjoy live music, food trucks, craft beverages and more!
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