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 24, 2024. 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!

The Asheville Half Marathon will be capped at 2500 participants for the 2024 event.  There will be NO RACE DAY Registration so be sure to sign up early!  ALL registration ends August 23, 2024.

If you're a runner, this is the one to run!

Event Schedule:

7:00 AM – Half Marathon and 10K

7:05 AM - 5K

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Awards Ceremony

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