In 5 days · Sat, Aug 29, 2026
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When
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Where
80 Court Plaza, Asheville NC
Distances
Half · 10K · 5K
Typical weather
63–81°F · low rain risk
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2025
54–77°F
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2024
66–88°F
dry
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67–78°F
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63–85°F
dry
2021
66–88°F
dry
2020
69–82°F
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2019
57–80°F
dry
2018
66–84°F
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61–74°F
dry
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65–85°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 29
Cloudy · 61–88°F
Saturday, Aug 29starts near 61°F · 36% chance of rain · wind up to 5 mph
About this race
Welcome to the Asheville Craft Beer Half Marathon – 10K – 5K!
Event Overview
- Location: 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC.
- Date: August 29, 2026.
- Registration Link: Register here.
- Participants: Capped at 2,500, NO race day registration.
Race Day Details
- Start Times: - 7:00 AM – HALF MARATHON & 10K - 7:05 AM – 5K - 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM Awards Ceremony
- Finish Festival: Pack Square Park from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon.
- Course: Highlights include Brewery District, River Arts District, and Beaver Lake.
- Water: Bring your own to the start: water available post-race.
Participant Perks
- Finisher Shirt: Earned by all finishers.
- Pint Glass: Given to the first 500 Half Marathon registrants.
- Incredible Finisher Medals: For all distances.
- FREE Beer: Celebrate your achievement at our festival!
Packet Pick Up
- Date: Friday, August 28th, 2026: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
- Location: Asheville Brewing Company, 77 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC.
- Will Call Packet Pick Up: Race Day from 6:00 AM – 6:45 AM.
- More Info: Click HERE.
Awards & Recognition
- Categories: Overall, Masters, Age Division awards.
- Top Awards: Top 3 Males and Females Overall in all three races.
- Claiming Awards: Ceremony around 10 AM: unclaimed awards will not be shipped.
- Note: Awards subject to change based on participation.
Additional Information
- Refund Policy: Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Time Limits: 3:00 hour limit for Half Marathon: 1:45 for 10K.
- Dogs & Strollers: Not allowed for safety reasons.
- Water Stops: Provided approximately every 2 miles.
Parking & Transportation
- Location: Many hotels within walking distance or shuttle options available.
- Parking Info: Find more details HERE.
Entertainment
- Live Music: Available at the Start and Finish line to energize participants.
- Finish Festival: Entertainment, vendors, and food will be available.
Course map
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