Asheville Marathon
Asheville, United States of America · Saturday 17 July 2027
The Asheville Marathon takes place in Asheville, North Carolina, and features both a marathon and a half marathon option. The event begins with a combined mass start in Pack Square Park, located in the heart of downtown Asheville, and finishes at New Belgium Brewing, a prominent site in the city's River Arts District. Both courses are USATF certified, making the marathon a Boston Qualifier.
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Adjusted Time
4:21:14
Time difference: +21.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain193m
Elevation High696m
Elevation Low599m
Weather Forecast
High33°C
Low21°C
Chance of Rain31%
How hard is Asheville Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 78% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Asheville Marathon plays about 22 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #254 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #146 of 576 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Asheville Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Asheville Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:11:37 | +11:37 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:46:14 | +16:14 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:21:14 | +21:14 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:56:36 | +26:36 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:32:18 | +32:18 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:08:19 | +38:19 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:44:39 | +44:39 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Asheville Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Asheville Marathon is a full marathon held in Asheville, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 17 July 2027. The course is run on road surface with 193m of total climbing, with its high point near 696m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Asheville Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 193m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for July, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 21°C and 33°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a moderate chance of rain (31%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Surface Type: Road
Asheville Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Asheville Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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