Get ready to experience the 4th Annual RAD Half Marathon & 10k, where art meets adrenaline in Downtown Asheville, NC!
These races are a must for any running or fitness enthusiast. Feel the rush as you sprint downhill through the River Arts District and along the scenic French Broad River.
After crossing the finish line, treat yourself to a free beer or ice cream, groove to live music, and wear your unique finisher medal in style. Plus, enjoy a free shuttle back to the start.
It's RAD, it's hip, it's an event you definitely don't want to miss!
The RAD Half Marathon and the 10K course are both USATF Sanctioned and Certified.
Half Marathon Certification Number: NC24017DF
10K Certification Number: NC24016DF
Permit pending government approval | Race course subject to change
Here's what's included in your entry
- A first-class running experience in early summer in Western North Carolina!
- Dri-fit tech shirt, available in men's & women's sizes, until deadline.
- All finishers will receive a one-of-a-kind, custom-designed, commemorative finisher medal.
- Goody Bag filled with goodies.
- Complimentary bag drop at the start line (transported to the finish line for post-race pickup.)
- One-of-a-kind Prizes made locally.
- Your choice of a complimentary beer, RAD Half Lager at Hi-Wire Brewing, or a complimentary cup of gelato from Sugar & Snow at the finish line.
- Live Music along the course and at the finish.
- Complimentary shuttle from finish line back to Pack Square park (start area) after the race.
- Scenic, fast, downhill to mostly flat courses exploring Downtown, the Greenways and the River Arts District in Asheville, NC.
- USATF Certified and Sanctioned course and race.
- 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
- Access to our community of runners in our Strava Group.
- Spectator friendly courses.
- Skip packet pickup and sign up to have your swag shipped. Ability to have your race number, bag and shirt shipped before the race. Pick this option during online registration.
Event Swag
All runners will receive a complimentary Dri-fit Tech shirt, available in men's and women's sizes, with their registration until Sunday, May 11th at midnight! Beginning May 12th, shirts will be available for purchase in limited quantities and sizes for $20.
Don't forget! You can choose to have your shirt and bib shipped to you before the race for $15. This option is available up until May 25th at midnight, either during registration or from the Race Store.
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2025 Half Marathon & 10k Finisher Medals
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Cash prizes for the 10k!
There will be cash prizes for the overall top three male and female winners of the 10k!
1st place - $100
2nd place - $75
3rd place - $50
Must be present at the awards ceremony to accept your cash prize!
Packet Pickup
Click HERE for the Packet Pickup | RAD Artisan Market + 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 6th, 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
- Sat, June 7, 2025 1:00 PM - Pre-event Packet Pickup - 1:00pm - 5:00pm
- Sun, June 8, 2025 5:45 AM - LIMITED/EMERGENCY Race Day Packet Pickup 5:45am - 6:30am
- Sun, June 8, 2025 7:00 AM - Both races start at Pack Square Park, Downtown Asheville
- Sun, June 8, 2025 8:45 AM - 10k Award Ceremony
- Sun, June 8, 2025 9:30 AM - Half Marathon Award Ceremony
- Sun, June 8, 2025 10:30 AM - Course Cutoff
Contact information
- Event contact
- The iDaph Support Team
- support@idaph.net
- Phone
- 8286840812
- Website
- Visit website
Registration fees
10k (in-person)
Price changes in 2 months 2 days-
Includes goody bag, finisher medal, complimentary beer OR cup of ice cream at finish line, complimentary shuttle ticket from finish line back to start, and free dri-fit tech shirt until deadline
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Register for 10k (in-person)$55.00
Early Registration
Now registering Sep 12 – Jan 26 -
$65.00
Registration
Jan 27 – May 11 -
$75.00
Late Registration
May 12 – Jun 8
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Half Marathon (in-person)
Price changes in 2 months 2 days-
Includes goody bag, finisher medal, complimentary beer OR cup of ice cream at finish line, complimentary shuttle ticket from finish line back to start, and free dri-fit tech shirt until deadline
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Register for Half Marathon (in-person)$90.00
Early Registration
Now registering Sep 12 – Jan 26 -
$100.00
Registration
Jan 27 – May 11 -
$110.00
Late Registration
May 12 – Jun 8
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VIRTUAL 10k
(NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON) Includes finisher medal and free dri-fit tech shirt until deadline
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Register for VIRTUAL 10k$50.00Sep 12 - Jun 8
VIRTUAL Half Marathon
(NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON) Includes finisher medal and free dri-fit tech shirt until deadline
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Register for VIRTUAL Half Marathon$65.00Sep 12 - Jun 8
