Asheville Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, steady climb ahead
Runners will face a cool start at 42°F, gradually warming to 60°F by the finish. Wind will be light at 7 mph, with periods of headwind particularly challenging from miles 2 through 23, while a tailwind will assist from miles 10 to 11 and 13 to 17. Runners should start conservatively to manage the elevation changes and adjust pacing during the tougher headwind segments.
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Race Info
The Asheville Marathon and Half Marathon are held in March in Asheville, North Carolina. Both races start on College Street downtown and finish at New Belgium Brewing. The course runs through North Asheville, Montford and downtown and along the city's riverside greenways. Both courses are USATF certified, and the marathon is a Boston qualifier.
