The New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half returns in 2027, celebrating 15 years of unforgettable miles through the heart of Asheville. Experience a course that showcases the city's best—historic neighborhoods, vibrant downtown streets, the colorful River Arts District, and scenic stretches along the French Broad River.
The half and the 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
- Concise & clear communication via email and text
- 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 finish back to the start, near the host hotel ($20 value)
- Live DJ 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
Register by Sunday, February 28th at midnight to guarantee your selected size for your complimentary New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half 15th Annual commemorative race shirt, available in both unisex and women's options.
Beginning Monday, March 1st, participant shirts and sizes will be available while supplies last. Register early to guarantee your preferred size and secure your shirt!
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 21st at midnight. Packets will ship approximately 1 1/2 to 2 weeks prior to race day.
All finishers will receive a stunning commemorative medal!
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CASH Prizes for Both Races!
NEW FOR 2027: CASH Prizes!
Cash prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female winners of both races!
Marathon:
1st place - $300
2nd place - $200
3rd place - $100
Half Marathon
1st place - $200
2nd place - $125
3rd place - $75
Must be present at the awards ceremony to accept your cash prize!
Packet Pickup + Race Expo
Packet Pickup Schedule
Friday, March 19th (11:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown (192 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801)
- Full race expo and packet pickup
Saturday, March 20th (6:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown (192 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801)
- Extremely limited, emergency-only packet pickup
- You will only get your bib and safety pins and will need to pickup your shirt and swag after the race.
- We will be unable to guarantee your shirt size will be available after the race.
Skip packet pickup and have your shirt + bib mailed to you in advance! Purchase this option for $20 during registration or from the race store up until February 21st at midnight. Packets will be shipped approximately 1 1/2 - 2 weeks prior to race day.
If you can't make it to the Race Expo to pick up your packet, take advantage of the pre-event shipping option or have a friend or family member pick up your packet for you.
NOTE: Please opt in to receive text messages from iDaph Events. We’ll use text messages only to send your Event Guide and important event updates, including weather alerts, schedule changes, cancellations, or emergency information. We will never send advertising or promotional messages. If you opt out, you will miss important or time-sensitive information about the event.
Marathon & Half Marathon Training with Jus' Running!
Asheville Marathon & Half Training Program
Interested in running a marathon or half marathon, but don’t know where to start? Want to train with other people working towards the same goal? Jus' Running has a 16-week marathon and 10-week half marathon training program for you! Join them Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings at the Jus’ Running store!
These are programs put on by Jus’ Running with an emphasis on providing a safe, encouraging, and judgment free environment for novice runners who are looking to build up to the marathon/half marathon distance. It’s their mission to empower you, and they’ll do so with resources, support, and tips from their expert staff.
Registration required! Join them in reaching new goals in the Spring of 2027!
WHO: This program is geared towards novice runners who have successfully run a 5k within the last 3 months and/or can sustain 35-45 minutes of continuous running prior to joining the program.
SCHEDULE:
- Marathon Start Date | Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026
- Half Marathon Start Date | Wednesday, January 13th, 2027
- Wednesday evenings | 6:15pm - 7:15pm
- Saturday mornings | 7:15am (we will start with around 45 minutes and adjust weekly as we build up our long runs)
- Program End Date| Saturday, March 20, 2027 - Race Day!
WHERE: Jus’ Running (523 Merrimon Ave, Asheville)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Wednesdays: 30 minute run with other runners, led by Jus’ Running staff members, with a 30 minute educational session before or after the run, depending on the week's schedule.
- Saturdays:
- 45 minute - 120 minute run (Half Marathon program)
- 45 minute - 180 minute (Marathon program)
- Run with other runners, led by Jus’ Running staff members. Mileage adjusts as long runs develop over time. The Half Marathon training group will coincide with the Marathon training group.
MARATHON PROGRAM COST:
- Before October 19, 2026 | 16-Week Marathon Program: $250* registration fee + Eventbrite fees + tax (you must register online, no in-person registration)
- Before November 30, 2026 | 16-Week Marathon Program: $300* registration fee + Eventbrite fees + tax (you must register online, no in-person registration)
HALF MARATHON PROGRAM COST:
- Before November 2, 2026 | 10-Week Half Marathon Program: $175* registration fee + Eventbrite fees + tax (you must register online, no in-person registration)
- Before January 13, 2027 | 10-Week Marathon Program: $225* registration fee + Eventbrite fees + tax (you must register online, no in-person registration)
*Does not include race registration fee. Participants will be given a discount code to register for the race.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
SIGN UP HERE: https://www.jusrunning.com/training-programs
Questions? Please email jusrunningavl@gmail.com for more information!
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 2027 series opens in December! Register for all three (or four!) events at the same time and receive a discount at checkout!
CLICK HERE for more information!
Did you register to participate in person but can't make it on race day? You have options!
We understand that plans can change! If you're unable to participate in your registered event, we offer several options to help, including switching to the virtual event, deferring your entry, or requesting a change in race distance. These options provide flexibility while helping offset the administrative time and costs associated with registration changes.
#1 VIRTUAL EVENT: You can transfer your registration to the virtual event at any point before the start of the race. The virtual event gives you the flexibility to train and race from wherever you call home, on your schedule. Plus, you still get the awesome race swag! Complete your race at a time and place that works best for you—whether that's your neighborhood streets, favorite trail, or a destination run. Submit your results online and celebrate your accomplishment with runners from across the country. Virtual swag will be shipped after the event. Email support@idaph.net to request the transfer.
NOTE: Transfers to the virtual event within two weeks prior to the event will incur a $12 charge to cover packaging and shipping.
#2 DEFERRAL: If you're unable to participate, you may request a deferral up to 15 days before race day. Requests received after this deadline cannot be accommodated.
Deferral Fees
Half Marathon & Marathon: $25
5K, 8K & 10K: $15
To request a deferral, simply purchase the Deferral option from the Race Store on the registration platform.
Once your request is processed, you'll receive a digital iDaph Events gift card equal to your registration fee (less processing and service fees.) The gift card may be used to register for any iDaph-owned Signature Event or given to a friend or family member for use toward their registration. Gift Cards are not redeemable for client/partner events.
Participants who purchased the pre-event shipping option are not eligible for a deferral once their race packet has been shipped. Packets are typically packed for shipment three weeks prior to race day.
Any eligible additional products or add-ons purchased with your registration will be refunded when your transfer or deferral is processed.
#3 RACE DISTANCE CHANGE: You may switch from one distance to another within the same event. There will be no refunds for any price difference when dropping down. When moving up, you will be required to pay the price difference before the transfer is made. Participants who purchased the pre-event shipping option and had their race bibs mailed in advance will be required to attend packet pickup to swap their bib. Email support@idaph.net to request the change in distance.
TRANSFERS BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS: Transfers between participants are prohibited. Running with another participant's bib creates serious safety and timing issues. Emergency responders and race officials rely on the registration information associated with each bib, including emergency contacts and medical information. If someone is wearing another person's bib, medical care could be delayed or based on incorrect information, and the wrong emergency contact could be notified.
Bib swapping also compromises the integrity of race results and awards. If the registered participant and the person wearing the bib are different ages or genders, overall and age group results can be incorrect, affecting multiple participants.
Participants found running with another person's bib will be automatically disqualified. Individuals participating without registering ("bandits") or wearing another participant's bib will be banned from future iDaph Events.
We suggest that if you want to ‘give’ your entry to a friend/family member that you use the ‘DEFERRAL’ option. You will receive an iDaph Gift card and you can gift this to your friend or family member to get signed up.
REFUNDS: Our team begins planning and investing in your race experience months before race day. Expenses such as permits, insurance, medals, shirts, timing, supplies, and staffing are incurred well in advance of the event. For this reason, all registrations are non-refundable.
In the event the race is canceled, postponed, modified, or impacted by severe weather, natural disasters, public safety concerns, government actions, or other circumstances beyond our control, refunds will not be issued.
We understand that plans can change and injuries happen. While refunds are not available, participants have options such as moving to a different race distance, switching to the virtual event, or deferring their registration in accordance with the event's registration policies and deadlines.
CANCELLATION & EVENT MODIFICATION: The safety of our participants, volunteers, spectators, and community is our highest priority. If circumstances beyond our control—including, but not limited to, severe weather, natural disasters, public safety concerns, government actions, emergency situations, course conditions, or the inability to obtain or maintain required permits—affect the event, iDaph Events reserves the right to modify, delay, shorten, postpone, cancel, or convert the event to a virtual experience.
Should the event be converted to a virtual event, all in-person registrations will automatically be transferred to the virtual option, and participant swag will be mailed at no additional charge.
Event schedule
- Fri, March 19, 2027 11:00 AM - Packet Pickup + Race Expo: 11am - 7pm | Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown
- Fri, March 19, 2027 1:00 PM - Shakeout Run - New Belgium
- Sat, March 20, 2027 6:00 AM - Emergency Bib Pickup (BIBS ONLY): 6am - 7am | Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown
- Sat, March 20, 2027 7:30 AM - Race Start
- Sat, March 20, 2027 11:00 AM - Half Marathon Award Ceremony
- Sat, March 20, 2027 11:30 AM - Marathon Award Ceremony
- Sat, March 20, 2027 2:00 PM - Course Cutoff
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Marathon (Downtown AVL)
Price changes in 22 days 6 hours-
Includes finisher medal, free dri-fit event shirt, complimentary shuttle ticket from finish to host hotel, complimentary race photos, complimentary post-race beer (21+) and goody bag!
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$131.00
EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH PRICING
Jul 16 – Aug 2 -
$136.38
SUPER DUPER EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING
Aug 3 – Sep 27 -
Register for Marathon (Downtown AVL)$147.13
STILL PRETTY EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING
Now registering Sep 28 – Nov 1 -
$152.50
EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING
Nov 2 – Jan 3 -
$157.88
STANDARD REGISTRATION PRICING
Jan 4 – Feb 14 -
$163.25
LATE REGISTRATION PRICING
Feb 15 – Mar 14 -
$174.00
RACE WEEK PRICING
Mar 15 – Mar 20
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Half Marathon (Downtown AVL)
Price changes in 22 days 6 hours-
Includes finisher medal, free dri-fit event shirt, complimentary shuttle ticket from finish to host hotel, complimentary race photos, complimentary post-race beer (21+) and goody bag!
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$114.88
EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH PRICING
Jul 16 – Aug 2 -
$120.25
SUPER DUPER EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING
Aug 3 – Sep 27 -
Register for Half Marathon (Downtown AVL)$131.00
STILL PRETTY EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING
Now registering Sep 28 – Nov 1 -
$136.38
EARLY REGISTRATION PRICING
Nov 2 – Jan 3 -
$141.75
STANDARD REGISTRATION PRICING
Jan 4 – Feb 14 -
$147.13
LATE REGISTRATION PRICING
Feb 15 – Mar 14 -
$157.88
RACE WEEK PRICING
Mar 15 – Mar 20
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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
- Phone
- 828.684.0812
- Website
- Visit website
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Sponsors
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Nonprofit Partner
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Accommodations Partners
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