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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
- RECOVER Brand event shirt, available in unisex & women's sizes
- 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 RECOVER Brand event shirt, available in unisex and women's sizes, with your registration until Thursday, February 5th at midnight. Beginning Friday, February 6th, shirts will only be available in limited quantities and sizes until sold out.
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 22nd at midnight. Packets will ship approximately 1 1/2 to 2 weeks prior to race day.
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All finishers will receive an awesome commemorative medal as soon as they finish the race!
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Packet Pickup + Race Expo
CLICK HERE for Packet Pickup + Race Expo schedule and details.
This race is part of the Appalachian Trilogy!
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The Asheville Marathon & Half is the 1st event in the Appalachian Trilogy Series!
Registration for the 2026 series will open soon! Register for all three (or four!) events at the same time and receive a discount at checkout!
CLICK HERE for more information!
Event schedule
- Fri, March 20, 2026 11:00 AM - Packet Pickup + Race Expo: 11am - 7pm at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Asheville - Biltmore Village
- Sat, March 21, 2026 6:00 AM - Emergency Bib Pickup (BIBS ONLY): 6am - 7am at Hilton Garden Inn Asheville Downtown
- Sat, March 21, 2026 7:30 AM - Race Start
- Sat, March 21, 2026 10:30 AM - Half Marathon Award Ceremony
- Sat, March 21, 2026 11:00 AM - Marathon Award Ceremony
- Sat, March 21, 2026 2:00 PM - Course Cutoff
Registration fees
Marathon (Downtown AVL) Closed
Includes free RECOVER Brand event shirt, finisher medal, complimentary shuttle ticket to/from host hotel, goody bag, and free post-race beer (21+)
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$105.00
SUPER DUPER SPECIAL PRICING
Mar 13 - Mar 23
Half Marathon (Downtown AVL) Closed
Includes free RECOVER Brand event shirt, finisher medal, complimentary shuttle ticket to/from host hotel, goody bag, and free post-race beer (21+)
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$95.00
SUPER DUPER SPECIAL PRICING
Mar 13 - Mar 23
VIRTUAL Marathon Closed
(NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON)
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$75.00
VIRTUAL Half Marathon Closed
(NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON)
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$65.00
Contact information
- Event contact
- The iDaph Support Team
- support@idaph.net
- Phone
- 828.684.0812
- Website
- Visit website