Asheville Half Marathon & 10K/5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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!

📅 Event Details

• Date: August 23, 2025
• Location: Pack Square, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801
• Start Time: 7:00 AM for Half Marathon & 10K, 7:05 AM for 5K
• Awards Ceremony: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

🏞️ Course Information

The Asheville Half Marathon - 10k - 5K begins and ends in Pack Square. This course covers some of the best parts of Asheville, including the Brewery District and Arts District, as well as following the French Broad River and passing landmarks like Beaver Lake and the Grove Park Country Club. Participants will LOVE the challenge of racing through the hills of Asheville.

🏅 Registration Information

• Participant Cap: 2500 participants
• Registration Deadline: August 22, 2025
• No Race Day Registration: Sign up early!
• Registration Link: Register Here

🎽 What You Get

• Running Tech Shirt: For Half Marathoner - 10K/5K
• Custom Bibs: With your name on it (must sign up before August 1st)
• Finisher Medals: Half Marathoner - 10K/5K
• Live Music Entertainment: Enjoy entertainment post-race

📦 Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up is scheduled for Friday, August 22nd, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville, North Carolina 28803. For more information on Packet Pick Up, click HERE.

💪 Course Details

The 13.1 Asheville Half Marathon and 10K begins and ends in Pack Square and runs through the streets of Asheville and along the French Broad River. Participants will LOVE the challenge of running or walking the hills in Asheville. If you're a runner, this is the one to run!

For detailed course information, click COURSE.

🏆 Awards

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. Award gift certificates courtesy of Jus' Running and Fleet Feet - Asheville.

⏰ Refunds and Transfers

Registration fees are non-refundable. Event registrations are non-transferable between individuals, events, or years. There will be no deferrals, but you will be able to transfer into the Virtual Event up until August 10th, 2025.

🚫 Dogs and Strollers

While we LOVE dogs and LOVE kids, for your safety dogs and strollers will NOT be allowed for this event.

🚑 Medical/First Aid

Should you need medical attention at the finish line, let a volunteer know and you’ll be escorted to the ambulance located very close to the finish line. Announcements can always be made at the DJ booth as well. Any life-threatening problems should call 911.

💧 Water Stops/Portos

Water and portos will be provided throughout the run roughly every 2 miles along the route. Portos will be set up in Pack Square Park at the start/finish area.

🏁 Post Race Expo

Finish Festival will be in Pack Square Park from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon. Join us for entertainment, vendors, food, refreshments, and fun to be had by all!

🎉 Entertainment

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