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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
284 Lyman St, Asheville NC
Half · 5K
53–74°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
46–72°F
dry
2024
54–77°F
dry
2023
51–80°F
dry
2022
48–68°F
dry
2021
54–73°F
rain
2020
38–64°F
dry
2019
59–90°F
dry
2018
58–79°F
dry
2017
51–72°F
dry
2016
53–72°F
dry
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About this race
🍂 Event Overview
Celebrate autumn, craft beer & running with a half marathon in the mountains of North Carolina. Start and finish at Hi-Wire Brewing’s River Arts District Beer Garden, 284 Lyman St. Asheville.
🏃♂️ Race Experience
Experience the true essence of autumn in Asheville, North Carolina, as you indulge in a delightful celebration of craft beer and running at the Oktoberfest Half Marathon & 5k.
🌊 2026 Recovery
- 2024 Impact: After a catastrophic 2024 race day that saw 30 feet of water cover the majority of our race course, we rebounded beautifully in 2025.
- Join Us: Come be a part of it in 2026!
🏅 Course Certification
- USATF Certified: Both Courses are USATF Certified.
- New Routes: Brand new course were plotted in 2025 due to the damage done to the River Arts District in 2024.
- Love the Course: We love our new courses and you will too.
🔗 More Information
For more details, visit our website: Oktoberfest Half Marathon.
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