Asheville Half Marathon & 10K/5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Location: 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC
• Date: August 23, 2025
• Time: Starts at 7:00 AM
• Link: Asheville Half Marathon & 10K/5K

🏞️ About Asheville

One of the greatest destination half marathons in North Carolina! Asheville is truly an American treasure and a running destination with great shopping and world-class beer, arts, and dining. Runners will want to sample the many unique breweries, bars and clubs that the city has to offer! Asheville is one of America's most picturesque cities with beautiful homes, mountains and attractions bordering the Blue Ridge Parkway!

📅 Race Day Details

• Start Times: Half Marathon & 10K at 7:00 AM, 5K at 7:05 AM
• Awards Ceremony: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
• Festivities: Finish Festival in Pack Square Park from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon
• Registration: Ends August 22, 2025: no race day registration

🏆 Participation Benefits

• Tech Shirt: Running Tech Shirt (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K)
• Custom Bib: Custom Bibs with your name (must sign up before August 1st)
• Finish Medal: Incredible Finisher Medals (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K)
• Live Music: Live Music Entertainment

🎟️ Awards and Divisions

Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.

Top 3 Males and Females in all divisions will receive awards for half marathon. Top 2 Male and Females in all divisions for the 10K, and Top 1 Position for all divisions in the 5K will receive gift certificates courtesy of Jus' Running and Fleet Feet - Asheville.

🚫 Rules and Regulations

• Time Limits: 3:00 hour limit for Half Marathon, 1:45 time limit for 10K
• No Dogs or Strollers: For safety reasons, dogs and strollers will not be allowed.
• No Transfers: Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Weather Policy: Events will occur rain or shine unless conditions are too dangerous.

🚑 Medical Support

If you need medical attention at the finish line, let a volunteer know, and you’ll be escorted to the ambulance. Emergency announcements can be made at the DJ booth, and any life-threatening problems should call 911.

🚰 Hydration Stations

Water and portos will be provided every 2 miles along the route. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water to the start and will receive a bottle at the finish line.

📍 Parking and Transportation

Many hotels are in walking distance and/or offer shuttles to and from downtown Asheville. The beginning of the race is steps from Pack Square. For more information, check Downtown Parking Information.

🥳 Post Race Expo

Join us for a Finish Festival in Pack Square Park from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon, featuring entertainment, vendors, food, refreshments, and fun!

🎶 Entertainment

We are excited to have LIVE music at the Start and Finish line to energize the runners and maintain the fun!