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!

The 11th Annual Asheville Half Marathon - 10k - 5K presented by Blue Cross NC, begins and ends in Pack Square on August 23, 2025. Starting at 7AM, this course covers some of the best parts of Asheville. It runs through the Brewery District, then tours the Arts District, and then follows the French Broad River as you head up north to Beaver Lake. After Beaver Lake you will head past the Grove Park Country Club, then towards Weaver Park, and next to UNCA campus. Runners will then take Broadway Street back to downtown. Participants will LOVE the challenge of running or walking the hills in Asheville.

Participants love the challenge of racing through the hills of Asheville at the end of August, one of the best times to visit with great weather, amazing views and beautiful fall colors filling the city. Yes, that's right...there are hills here. Ha!

📅 Race Date and Start Times

• Date: August 23, 2025
• Location: Pack Square, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801
• 7:00 AM: Half Marathon & 10K
• 7:05 AM: 5K

🏅 Registration Information

The Asheville Half Marathon will be capped at 2500 participants for the 2025 event. There will be NO RACE DAY Registration so be sure to sign up early! ALL registration ends August 22, 2025.

🎽 What Participants Receive

• Running Tech Shirt: Half Marathoner - 10K/5K
• Custom Bibs: with your name on it (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K) - must sign up before August 1st
• Finisher Medals: Incredible Medals for all participants
• Entertainment: Live Music during the event

📦 Packet Pick-Up

Date: August 22nd, 2025: 2:00PM – 7:00PM

Location: Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville, North Carolina 28803

For more information on Packet Pick Up, click HERE

🏆 Awards

We want to support the local businesses for 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.

Claiming Awards: Awards will be given and called out during the awards ceremony around 10am. We do NOT ship unclaimed awards.

🥤 Course Information

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!

COURSE

⚠️ Safety and Medical

• Medical Assistance: 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.
• Water Stops: Water and portos will be provided throughout the run roughly every 2 miles.
• Weather Policy: Races are held, rain or shine, unless conditions are too dangerous.
• Timing: We have partnered with SVE Timing Services to time this year’s event.

🌐 More Information

If you’re a runner, this is the one to run! For additional details and registration, visit Asheville Half Marathon & 10K/5K.