Vote for your Favorite in our Photo Contest
Folks have submitted so many great photos for our 2014 Best Participant Photo Contest, and we’ve finally narrowed it down to the top 10! The winner of the photo contest will receive a complimentary...
View ArticleWhat 'Boutique Style' about the Asheville Marathon?
At the Asheville Marathon & Half we’re frequently asked ‘Why is the Asheville Marathon called a boutique style marathon?’ Participant, Paula Jean Lunt, has the perfect explanation: “To me, this...
View ArticleAsheville Marathon Ambassadors Wanted: Step Up & Represent!
Do you have the gift of gab? Are you a serial Tweet-er? Are your social connections and oratory prowess only surpassed by your running PRs? Are you excited about the adventure of 13 or 26 Miles...
View ArticleCan you go the Distance? We’re in the Appalachian Distance Series!
Appalachian Distance Series of races has added the Asheville Marathon & Half to its Distance Series of the Southeast! From Asheville to Chattanooga, participate in the Southeast’s newest running...
View ArticleMeet your 2015 Asheville Marathon & Half Race Ambassadors!
. Meet the Diplomats of Running Our 2015 Amazing Race Ambassadors: After much thought and debate trying to decide on finalists from among all the excellent submissions, we have selected an amazing...
View ArticleCongratulations Royal Trifecta Challengers!
With a trinity of exquisite races at the Estate on our 2014 calendar, we thought we would take your Biltmore experience one step further by offering another test of will! Those of you who managed to...
View ArticleTrain with us! Asheville Marathon & Half Marathon Training Programs
Asheville Marathon and Half Marathon Training Programs are presented by ChiRunning, FootRX Asheville, Black Mountain Running & Asheville Track Club . BEING PART OF THIS COMMUNITY TRAINING...
View ArticleAmbassador Spotlight: Amy Albers
Amy Albers, 2015 Asheville Marathon (& Half) Ambassador and mother of three provides insiders perspective into maintaining motivation to run despite the doldrums of daily living during the winter...
View ArticleAmbassador Spotlight: Adam Amundson
ADAM AMUNDSON | GREENSBORO, NC Bio: “I began running regularly after college and spent many years competing in local 5ks and “fun races”. After a move to Boston I got serious about running long...
View ArticleLast Chance Early Bird Training Tees
REGISTER NOW & GET AN OFFICIAL TRAINING TEE FOR FREE! Register for the Asheville Marathon or Half Marathon, using the code below, by November 15th to get your official ‘In Training Tee!’...
View ArticleFeatured AMA: Tim Bayless
Tim Bayless, returning Asheville Marathon Ambassador, shares his boundless enthusiasm and optimism with the racing community alongside his wife, and fellow AMA, Mindy. They can be seen at many iDaph...
View ArticleBalega Neon Socks Unite Community for Health & Animal Rescue
The company, world-renowned for both their select running socks and their charitable work, would like to share a little about what they do and strives for in their own words: “Balega is a proud...
View ArticleFeatured AMA: Julie Blanda
Three cheers for Asheville Marathon Ambassador Julie! “I am 251 days into a Runstreak! A little over two years ago, I found myself close to 200 pounds. Approaching my mid 30s, I knew that if I didn’t...
View ArticleFeatured AMA: Nicki Conroy
Nicki hiking at Mount San Jacinto State Park, CA Nicki Conroy has returned as one of our 2015 Asheville Marathon and Half Ambassadors! She has an amazing story and a lot to share for new as well as...
View ArticleFeatured AMA: Michael Brown
MICHAEL BROWN | BIRMINGHAM, AL | Asheville Marathon Ambassador “I find inspiration and motivation at some of the strangest places. A lot of times during a race I’ll gauge my opponents on how fatigued...
View ArticleAsheville Marathon & Half SOLD OUT and Fit to Bust!
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, attention front and center, please: we have an announcement to make… The Asheville Marathon & Half at Biltmore Estate has filled all our regular registration...
View ArticleFeatured AMA: Sue Caplan
Sue Representing in Panama City Beach, FL We’re so excited to have Sue Caplan with us for the Asheville Marathon & Half in 2015! . In addition to being a great runner and enthusiastic supporter,...
View ArticleFeatured AMA: Stephanie Hance
Stephanie sporting her AMA tee proudly! Stephanie, a resident of Greenville, SC, is a lifelong swimmer and athlete, having run her first half marathon at the age of 10! She took a long break from...
View ArticleFeatured AMA: Marty Harwood-Edes
Marty, of Crave Change, on a wicked fun trail run climb Returning AMAmbassador, Marty Harwod-Edes, has run 6 marathons and numerous half marathons. She likes to travel the states using running as a way...
View ArticleEnter the Apparel Photo Contest and win a Hotel Stay!
Dig through your photos, or grab a friend and pose! Between now and Jan 31st, submit pictures of yourself, friends, or family sporting Asheville Marathon & Half apparel to be entered to win a...
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