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Here's what's included with your entry
- A first-class running experience in Western North Carolina!
- Entry into either the half or marathon
- An unforgettable, unique 'boutique-style' race experience from start to finish
- Free access to Pre-Race Expo
- Dri-fit tech shirt, available in unisex & women's sizes, until deadline
- A unique, custom-designed, commemorative finisher medal
- A goody bag
- Complimentary shuttle from host hotel (to and from race - $20 value)
- Live Music along the course and at the finish
- Scenic courses exploring Downtown, the Greenways and the River Arts District in Asheville, NC
- Courses fully-marked with route signs and course markings on the road
- Interactive course maps to get you prepped for race day
- Professionally chip timed race with accurate, live results
- Spectator friendly courses
- A complimentary beer from New Belgium Brewing to enjoy after those miles!
- One-of-a-kind Prizes made locally
- Complimentary, high-quality race photos
- Skip packet pickup and have your swag shipped! The option to have your race number and shirt shipped before the race is available for purchase during registration.
- USATF Sanctioned Event and USATF Certified Courses
- Boston Qualifier
Event Swag
Receive a complimentary Dri-fit Tech shirt, available in unisex and women's sizes, with your registration, until Sunday, February 23rd at midnight. Beginning Monday, February 24th, shirts will only be available in limited quantities and sizes.
You have the option to have your shirt + bib mailed to you in advance, so you can skip packet pickup! Purchase this option for $15 during registration or from the race store up until February 23rd at midnight. Packets will ship approximately 1 1/2 to 2 weeks prior to race day.
All finishers will receive an awesome commemorative medal as soon as they finish the race!
Packet Pickup + Race Expo
CLICK HERE for Packet Pickup + Race Expo schedule and details.
This race is part of the Appalachian Trilogy!
Registration for the 2025 series will open soon! Register for all three (or four!) events at the same time and receive a discount at checkout!
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Run THREE iDaph Events Half Marathons in 2025 and get a gorgeous, bonus Appalachian Trilogy medal!
If you register for at least three out of four iDaph Events half marathons in 2025, you’ll get an awesome extra medal after the last one! The deadline to register for at least three of the races is July 6, 2025 at midnight (so we can order your medals!) Medals will be given out at the 2025 Black Bear Half Marathon event.
Here are the four eligible events to choose from. As long as you are registered for at least THREE of them by July 6th at midnight, you’ll get your extra medal!
Date | Event |
March 15th | The Asheville Marathon and Half (the full marathon also qualifies) |
May 10th | The Jump Off Rock Half Marathon |
June 8th | The RAD Half Marathon |
October 12th | The Black Bear Half Marathon |
The Appalachian Trilogy events can be participated in either virtually, in person or a combination of both!
Want to CONNECT with others that are completing the Appalachian Trilogy? Join the Facebook Group!
There are only 200 spots available in the series.
Accept the challenge and earn your bling!
Event schedule
- Fri, March 14, 2025 11:00 AM - Packet Pickup + Race Expo: 11am - 7pm at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Asheville - Biltmore Village
- Sat, March 15, 2025 6:00 AM - Emergency Bib Pickup (BIBS ONLY): 6am - 7am at Hilton Garden Inn Asheville Downtown
- Sat, March 15, 2025 7:30 AM - Race Start
- Sat, March 15, 2025 10:30 AM - Half Marathon Award Ceremony
- Sat, March 15, 2025 11:00 AM - Marathon Award Ceremony
- Sat, March 15, 2025 2:00 PM - Course Cutoff
Registration fees
Marathon (Downtown AVL)
Price changes in 1 month 21 days-
Includes free dri-fit shirt until deadline, finisher medal, complimentary shuttle ticket to/from host hotel, goody bag, and free post-race beer (21+)
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$130.00
REGULAR REGISTRATION
Now registering Sep 23 – Jan 12 -
$140.00
LATE REGISTRATION
Jan 13 – Feb 23 -
$150.00
RACE READY
Feb 24 – Mar 15
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Half Marathon (Downtown AVL)
Price changes in 1 month 21 days-
Includes free dri-fit shirt until deadline, finisher medal, complimentary shuttle ticket to/from host hotel, goody bag, and free post-race beer (21+)
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$120.00
REGULAR REGISTRATION
Now registering Sep 23 – Jan 12 -
$130.00
LATE REGISTRATION
Jan 13 – Feb 23 -
$140.00
RACE READY
Feb 24 – Mar 15
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VIRTUAL Marathon
(NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON)
VIRTUAL Half Marathon
(NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON)
Contact information
- Event contact
- The iDaph Support Team
- support@idaph.net
- Phone
- 828.684.0812
- Website
- Visit website