Asheville Half Marathon & 10K/5K

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the Asheville Half Marathon & 10K/5K

One of the greatest destination half marathons in North Carolina! Asheville is truly an American treasure and a running destination with great shopping and world-class beer, arts, and dining. Runners will want to sample the many unique breweries, bars and clubs that the city has to offer! Asheville is one of America's most picturesque cities with beautiful homes, mountains, and attractions bordering the Blue Ridge Parkway!

📅 Date and Venue

The 11th Annual Asheville Half Marathon - 10k - 5K begins and ends in Pack Square on August 23, 2025. Starting at 7AM, this course covers some of the best parts of Asheville. It runs through the Brewery District, then tours the Arts District, and then follows the French Broad River as you head up north to Beaver Lake. After Beaver Lake you will head past the Grove Park Country Club, then towards Weaver Park, and next to UNCA campus. Runners will then take Broadway Street back to downtown. Participants will LOVE the challenge of running or walking the hills in Asheville.

🌄 Why Run Here?

• Scenery: Asheville offers great weather, amazing views, and beautiful fall colors filling the city.
• Challenge: Participants will embrace the hills of Asheville.
• Exclusive: The Asheville Half Marathon will be capped at 2500 participants for the 2025 event.
• Registration: There will be NO RACE DAY Registration so be sure to sign up early. ALL registration ends August 22, 2025.

⏰ Race Start Times

The Asheville Half Marathon & 10K starts and finishes at Pack Square, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801.

• Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
• 7:00 AM: HALF MARATHON & 10K
• 7:05 AM: 5K
• 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM: AWARDS CEREMONY

🏁 Start/Finish

Runners and walkers start at 7:00 AM at Pack Square. You will start and finish uphill...ugh! We ask everyone to be near the Start Line by 6:45 AM. You must wear your Bib Number to be allowed on the race course. DO NOT STOP AT FINISH LINE - KEEP MOVING ONTO PACK SQUARE PARK!

Finish Festival will be in Pack Square Park from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon. Join us for entertainment, vendors, food, refreshments, and fun to be had by all!

BRING YOUR OWN WATER TO THE START. We will have water bottles for you AFTER the race.

🎁 What do I get for participating?

Besides running in one of the most beautiful places on the East Coast:

• Running Tech Shirt: For Half Marathoner - 10K/5K
• Custom Bibs: With your name on it (must sign up before August 1st)
• Incredible Finisher Medals: For Half Marathoner - 10K/5K
• Live Music Entertainment: Enjoy music during the festival!

📦 Packet Pick Up

Friday, August 22nd, 2025: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Asheville Brewing Company, 77 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

For more information on Packet Pick Up, click HERE.

📏 Course

The 13.1 Asheville Half Marathon and 10K begins and ends in Pack Square and runs through the streets of Asheville and along the French Broad River. Participants will LOVE the challenge of running or walking the hills in Asheville. If you're a runner, this is the one to run!

Half Marathon Course: COURSE

⏳ Timing

We have partnered with SVE Timing Services to time this year’s event using RM Timing Systems. All Half Marathon and 10K participants will be timed and will receive their disposable timing tag during packet pick up. If you have questions with results, please email Scott at svetiming.com

👕 T-Shirts

Every participant will be guaranteed a runners tech shirt that signed up before August 1st. You will have a choice between a men’s or women’s cut shirt. Shirts are ordered based on the sizes indicated during online registration. NO SWITCHING SIZES – NO EXCEPTIONS!

🐶 Dogs and Strollers

While we LOVE dogs and LOVE kids, for your safety, Dogs and Strollers will NOT be allowed for this event.

🚑 Medical/First Aid

Should you need medical attention at the finish line, let a volunteer know and you’ll be escorted to the ambulance located very close to the finish line. Any life-threatening problems should call 911.

🌧️ Weather Policy

Races are held, rain or shine, unless Sisu Events determines that conditions are too dangerous. This will be based on a prudent decision made on race weekend or race day by Sisu Events and local law enforcement officials. In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, Sisu Events reserves the right to alter, cancel, or eliminate any/all portions of the race. There will be neither refunds nor transfers.

🚙 Parking and Transportation

Many hotels are in walking distance and/or offer shuttles to and from downtown Asheville. The beginning of the race is steps from Pack Square.

Downtown Parking Information

🎉 Post Race Expo

Finish Festival will be in Pack Square Park from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon. Join us for entertainment, vendors, food (pre-packaged food for sanitary purposes), refreshments, and fun to be had by all!

🎶 Entertainment

We are excited to have LIVE music at the Start and Finish line to energize the runners and maintain the fun!

🔗 Find Out More

For additional information and to register, visit the official site: Asheville Half Marathon & 10K/5K.