Oktoberfest Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool temps, manageable winds
Runners will face a temperature range from 55°F at the start to 58°F at the finish, with humidity averaging 80%. Winds will be light, mainly headwind in the early miles, turning to tailwind at key stretches like miles 4-5 and 7-10. To optimize performance, runners should manage their effort on climbs, especially at mile 5, and take advantage of the tailwind during descents.
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Race Info
The Oktoberfest Half Marathon and 5K is an annual autumn road race in Asheville, North Carolina, produced by Kick It Event Management. Both courses start and finish at Hi-Wire Brewing's River Arts District Beer Garden and are USATF certified. The half marathon route covers about 13.2 miles through the River Arts District, Montford, and West Asheville, with over 8 miles along the French Broad River Greenway. The courses were rebuilt in 2025 after flood damage from Hurricane Helene affected the original route.
