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The New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half is back for 2026, celebrating Asheville’s resilience with a course that highlights the city’s best—historic neighborhoods, lively downtown streets, the colorful River Arts District, and scenic miles along the French Broad River Greenway.
The half marathon and marathon are both USATF certified, and the marathon remains a Boston-qualifying event.
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Marathon Certification Number: NC26002DF
City of Asheville Permit Pending
Course is subject to change
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
- Complimentary dri-fit 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 dri-fit event shirt, available in unisex and women's sizes, with your registration until Sunday, February 8th at midnight. Beginning Monday, February 9th, 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 $20 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 is NOW OPEN! 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 11:00 AM - Half Marathon Award Ceremony
- Sat, March 21, 2026 11:30 AM - Marathon Award Ceremony
- Sat, March 21, 2026 2:00 PM - Course Cutoff
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Marathon (Downtown AVL) Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes finisher medal, free dri-fit event shirt, complimentary shuttle ticket to/from host hotel, complimentary race photos, complimentary post-race beer (21+) or ice cream and goody bag!
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$120.25
EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH PRICING
Jul 17 – Jul 27 -
$131.00
SUPER DUPER EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING
Jul 28 – Aug 24 -
$136.38
STILL PRETTY EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING
Aug 25 – Sep 21 -
$141.75
EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING
Sep 22 – Nov 2 -
$147.13
STANDARD REGISTRATION PRICING
Nov 3 – Jan 4 -
$152.50
ALMOST LATE REGISTRATION PRICING
Jan 5 – Feb 15 -
$157.88
LATE REGISTRATION PRICING
Feb 16 – Mar 15 -
$163.25
RACE WEEK PRICING
Mar 16 – Mar 21
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Half Marathon (Downtown AVL) Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes finisher medal, free dri-fit event shirt, complimentary shuttle ticket to/from host hotel, complimentary race photos, complimentary post-race beer (21+) or ice cream and goody bag!
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$104.13
EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH PRICING
Jul 17 – Jul 27 -
$114.88
SUPER DUPER EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING
Jul 28 – Aug 24 -
$120.25
STILL PRETTY EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING
Aug 25 – Sep 21 -
$125.63
EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING
Sep 22 – Nov 2 -
$131.00
STANDARD REGISTRATION PRICING
Nov 3 – Jan 4 -
$136.38
ALMOST LATE REGISTRATION PRICING
Jan 5 – Feb 15 -
$141.75
LATE REGISTRATION PRICING
Feb 16 – Mar 15 -
$147.13
RACE WEEK PRICING
Mar 16 – Mar 21
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Contact information
- Event contact
- The iDaph Support Team
- Phone
- 828.684.0812
- Website
- Visit website
Sponsors
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Presenting Sponsor
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Local Awards Partner
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Corporate Sponsor
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Race Partners
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Accommodations Partners
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