COURSE

The Asheville Marathon & Half take participants on a running adventure through the best parts of this iconic community. Both courses begin in the heart of Downtown Asheville at Pack Square Park. Runners will traverse city streets and travel through historic neighborhoods. After a generous descent into the River Arts District, the remainder of both courses follow the banks of the French Broad River through parks and greenways. Both courses are USATF sanctioned and certified and the marathon is a Boston qualifying event.

Exciting course enhancements coming for 2025!

We are excited to announce course enhancements are coming for the 13th Annual Asheville Marathon & Half! Updated 2025 course maps will be coming soon!

Course Support

  • Water: Approximately every two to three miles.
  • Electrolytes: Available at all water stops along the course.
  • Gels: At all water stops beginning at Mile 4.7 through Mile 24.
  • Energy bars: At all water stops beginning at Mile 4.7 through Mile 24.
  • Coca Cola
    • Half - Mile 12
    • Marathon - Mile 18.5, Mile 20, Mile 22.5, Mile 24
  • DJ's Pickles Pickle Juice:
    • Half - Mile 10.5
    • Marathon - Mile 12.5, Mile 15.5, Mile 17, Mile 20, Mile 24
  • Port-o-johns/Restrooms: Start, Finish, and near every water stop
  • Medical attention: Available along the course

Course Time Limit

We encourage the seasoned and first time marathoners (including walkers) alike to take part. Our course, water stations and finish line are only open for 6.5 hours. This requires a 14:53 per mile pace. You must pass these points by the following times in order to continue with course support:

  • Mile 5 – 8:45am
  • Mile 8.5 – 9:37am
  • Mile 15.5 – 11:21am
  • Mile 20 – 12:30pm