An endurance running event like none other, the second annual Jump Off Rock Half Marathon presented by Hunter Subaru and Pardee UNC Health Care, will be one of the fastest half marathon races in the south and will run “downhill to downtown.”
The point-to-point, half marathon begins at Jump off Rock, a national landmark and the Town of Laurel Park’s highest peak, and finishes in the heart of downtown Hendersonville on Main Street. This gently downhill and scenic 13.1 mile course is not only fast, it also has breathtaking views. Half Marathoners will wind their way downhill through the beautiful back-roads of Laurel Park then on historic city streets and around Hendersonville’s Osceola Lake before heading into downtown Hendersonville. The point-to-point race and the scenic course are sure to bring PRs and mountain memories to last a lifetime.
10k runners will start their race at the base of the Town of Laurel Park. They will join in on the half marathon route at about the half-way point. The 10k route is paved surfaces and moderately flat with a couple gentle rollers. The 10k runners will run on historic city streets, around the Hendersonville’s Osceola Lake and back to downtown Hendersonville.
Both races will finish at the same location in Historic Downtown Hendersonville on Main Street.
This race is part of the 2022 Appalachian Trilogy! Compete in three of our half marathons in 2022 and you'll receive an extra commemorative medal. More info coming soon!
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Event Swag
Don't forget: You can have your shirt and bib shipped to you before the race!
This option can be purchased for $10 during registration or from the race store up until May 1st at midnight.
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What's included in your entry
- A first-class running experience in the late spring in Western North Carolina!
- Brooks Dri-Fit, Tech running shirt
- Hunter Subaru Goody Bag, filled with goodies
- A unique, custom-designed, commemorative finisher medal
- A free beer after the race! (21+)
- Free use of the event shuttles for all participants
- A well-supported race with rolling starts to enhance the participant experience from start-to-finish.
- A scenic, fast, downhill half marathon course and a moderately flat, 10k route in the heart of Hendersonville, NC.
- Free shuttle ticket included with race entry. Optional Shuttle ride to half marathon or 10k start line (these are 2 separate locations).
- Free parking available for race participants at the Dogwood Parking lot in downtown Hendersonville.
- Course fully-marked with route signs and course markings on the road.
- Course preview video and course maps to get you prepped for race day.
- Chip-timing for accurate, live results
- A spectator friendly courses.
- One-of-a-kind Prizes made locally
- Access for our participants to attend the Hendersonville Farmers Market happening a few blocks away from the finish line. The Farmers Market offers farm fresh foods, crafts, food trucks, live entertainment, and more!
- Live Music at the Finish
This race is part of the 2022 Appalachian Trilogy!
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Here's how it works:
- If you register for at least 3 of our 4 half marathons in 2022, you'll get an awesome extra medal after the last one!
- The deadline to be registered for at least 3 of the races is July 10th at midnight so we have time to order the medals.
- Medals will be given out at the 2022 Black Bear Half Marathon event. If you can't make it to that event, medals will be available for local pickup at Fleet Feet Asheville or shipped to you for $10.
- There are 200 spots available for the 2022 Trilogy.
Here are the 4 eligible events to choose from. As long as you are registered for at least 3 of them by July 10th at midnight, you'll get your extra medal!
Date | Event |
March 19th/20th | The Asheville Marathon and Half (the full marathon also qualifies) |
May 14th | The Jump Of Rock Half Marathon |
June 12th | The RAD Half Marathon |
October 9th | The Black Bear Half Marathon |
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New for 2022: Cash prizes for the 10k!
Cash prizes for the overall top three male and female winners of the 10k!
1st place - $100
2nd place - $75
3rd place - $50.
Not a super speedy runner? Don't fret we will also give out TWO cash prizes ($50 each) for random 'in the pack' 10k finishers. Must be present at the awards ceremony to accept your cash prize!
Event schedule
- May 14 7:30 AM EDT - Half Marathon waves start (elite runners in first two waves)
- May 14 9:00 AM EDT - Half Marathon waves end
- May 14 9:00 AM EDT - 10k rolling start begins (mass start)
- May 14 9:15 AM EDT - 10k rolling start ends
Contact information
- Event contact
- The iDaph Support Team
- support@idaph.net
- Phone
- 828.684.0812
Registration fees
Half Marathon presented by Hunter Subaru Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes finisher medal, goody bag, and free shirt until May 1st deadline.
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$90.00Oct 14 – Dec 31
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$95.00Jan 1 – Feb 13
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$100.00Feb 14 – May 1
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$100.00May 2 – May 13
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10k presented by Pardee UNC Health Care Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes finisher medal, goody bag, and free shirt until May 1st deadline.
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$55.00Oct 14 – Dec 31
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$60.00Jan 1 – Feb 13
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$65.00Feb 14 – May 1
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$60.00May 2 – May 13
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