Runners at the 2026 New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half get a full tour of Asheville in one race day, with both distances held on 21 March 2026. The courses roll out from Pack Square / College Street in the heart of downtown, climb through the tree-lined streets of historic North Asheville and Montford, then sweep back through the city core before dropping into the colourful River Arts District. Half-marathoners enjoy a fast, flatter closing stretch through the RAD and along the French Broad River Greenway before their celebratory finish at New Belgium Brewing, while marathoners extend the journey with extra greenway miles, including sections of Hominy Creek and newly restored riverside paths. Both routes are USATF-certified, with the marathon run as a Boston-qualifying course, blending some honest rolling hills with long runnable sections. Add in a big after-party at the brewery—complete with live music, cold beer and free race photos—and the event feels as much like a destination weekend as a goal race.
Races
Also on 21 March 2026, the New Belgium Asheville Half Marathon covers 13.1 miles on the same downtown-to-brewery route, a USATF-certified road race organised by the Asheville Marathon & Half / New Belgium team that showcases Asheville’s lively streets, the River Arts District and French Broad River greenways, with rolling but manageable hills and around 250–260 m of elevation gain.
The New Belgium Asheville Marathon takes place on Saturday 21 March 2026, following a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying 26.2-mile point-to-point course from College Street in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, to New Belgium Brewing in the River Arts District, organised by the Asheville Marathon & Half team with presenting sponsor New Belgium, and features rolling hills with a net downhill and roughly 360 m of elevation gain through historic neighbourhoods, greenways and riverfront.
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FAQs
What is the Asheville Half Marathon?
How long is the Asheville Half Marathon?
Where does the Asheville Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Asheville Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Asheville Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Asheville Half Marathon?
Also on 21 March 2026, the New Belgium Asheville Half Marathon covers 13.1 miles on the same downtown-to-brewery route, a USATF-certified road race organised by the Asheville Marathon & Half / New Belgium team that showcases Asheville’s lively streets, the River Arts District and French Broad River greenways, with rolling but manageable hills and around 250–260 m of elevation gain.
The Asheville Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Asheville Half Marathon takes place in Asheville, NC, USA.
The Asheville Half Marathon elevation gain is 250 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Asheville Half Marathon?
Also on 21 March 2026, the New Belgium Asheville Half Marathon covers 13.1 miles on the same downtown-to-brewery route, a USATF-certified road race organised by the Asheville Marathon & Half / New Belgium team that showcases Asheville’s lively streets, the River Arts District and French Broad River greenways, with rolling but manageable hills and around 250–260 m of elevation gain.
How long is the Asheville Half Marathon?
The Asheville Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Asheville Half Marathon take place?
The Asheville Half Marathon takes place in Asheville, NC, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Asheville Half Marathon?
The Asheville Half Marathon elevation gain is 250 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Asheville Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Asheville Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Asheville Marathon?
How long is the Asheville Marathon?
Where does the Asheville Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Asheville Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Asheville Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Asheville Marathon?
The New Belgium Asheville Marathon takes place on Saturday 21 March 2026, following a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying 26.2-mile point-to-point course from College Street in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, to New Belgium Brewing in the River Arts District, organised by the Asheville Marathon & Half team with presenting sponsor New Belgium, and features rolling hills with a net downhill and roughly 360 m of elevation gain through historic neighbourhoods, greenways and riverfront.
The Asheville Marathon is 42km long.
The Asheville Marathon takes place in Asheville, NC, USA.
The Asheville Marathon elevation gain is 360 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Asheville Marathon?
The New Belgium Asheville Marathon takes place on Saturday 21 March 2026, following a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying 26.2-mile point-to-point course from College Street in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, to New Belgium Brewing in the River Arts District, organised by the Asheville Marathon & Half team with presenting sponsor New Belgium, and features rolling hills with a net downhill and roughly 360 m of elevation gain through historic neighbourhoods, greenways and riverfront.
How long is the Asheville Marathon?
The Asheville Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Asheville Marathon take place?
The Asheville Marathon takes place in Asheville, NC, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Asheville Marathon?
The Asheville Marathon elevation gain is 360 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Asheville Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Asheville Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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