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RAD Half Marathon & 10k

EVENT GUIDE

Sunday, June 8, 2025

7:00am

PACKET PICKUP

NEW THIS YEAR: Join us Saturday morning, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am at The Radical Hotel (95 Roberts St, Asheville, NC 28801) for the RAD Shakeout Run & Studio Stroll before packet pickup! More info HERE!

Packet pickup is on Saturday, June 7th from 1:00pm - 5:00pm

LOCATION: The Venue - Asheville (21 North Market Street, Asheville, NC 28801) VIEW MAP

* There will be LIMITED/EMERGENCY bib pickup service available on race day for race bibs ONLY. Shirts and goody bags must be picked up after the race at the Merchandise Tent.

LIMITED/EMERGENCY Race-day Packet Pickup:

  • Sunday, June 8th: 5:45 - 6:30 AM - Race bibs ONLY
  • The Venue - Asheville (21 North Market Street, Asheville, NC 28801)

NOTE: Pickup will end promptly at 6:30am. We will not be able to accommodate bib pickup after these hours!

Artisan Market + Race Expo

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Saturday, June 7th from 1:00pm - 5:00pm

LOCATION: The Venue - Asheville (21 North Market Street, Asheville, NC 28801) VIEW MAP

We're excited to host the RAD Art Market & Race Expo the day before the race! This is more than just a packet pickup. We're bringing a specially curated artisan market to you! It brings together the best of local craftsmanship and the running community. Not only will you find an array of vendors displaying their unique, handmade items, but local companies will also be on hand showcasing their products and services.

The iDaph team will also be available throughout the event to answer any questions and help build excitement for race day. This expo is the perfect occasion to connect with fellow runners, share tips and stories, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere, setting the stage for an unforgettable race experience!

Parking is available on nearby streets and parking garages. CLICK HERE for a list of all available parking locations in downtown AVL.

Vendors include:

SHUTTLE INFORMATION

Race shuttles are complimentary for race participants. Show your race bib to board the shuttle bus. 

  • Spectators may also ride the shuttle bus but must purchase a Spectator Shuttle Ticket to board the shuttle. Tickets can be purchased HERE online ($20), at packet pickup or before boarding the bus on race morning.
  • After the race starts, a Spectator Shuttle Bus will depart from the Start Area at Pack Square Park at 7:05am, and run to the finish area.
  • Return shuttles pick up just North of the RAD Gear sign on Riverside Drive and return runners and spectators (Spectator Shuttle Ticket required) to Downtown Asheville. Shuttles will leave every 15 minutes beginning at 7:30am and run until 11:30am. VIEW MAP

IMPORTANT: There is no shuttle bus pickup from the finish area to the start line prior to the race on race morning. 

PARKING

This is a point-to-point style race, starting at Pack Square Park and ending on Riverside Arts Place, near Hi-Wire RAD Beer Garden. Participants can park in any of the available parking decks in downtown and have a short walk to the start line. Click here for a list of all available parking locations in downtown AVL.

There is NO PARKING at Hi-Wire and street parking in the River Arts District is very limited.

COURSE INFORMATION

The RAD Half Marathon and 10K courses are both USATF Sanctioned and Certified.

Sanction Number: 155770
Half Marathon Certification Number: NC25009DF
10k Certification Number: NC25010DF

We recommend utilizing RIDEwithGPS on your phone or downloading the maps to your wearable device for the best race day experience.

Curious why GPS devices often record different distances on USATF Certified Courses? Click HERE to learn why!

RACE INFO:

The RAD Half Marathon & 10k is a point-to-point race. Both races start together in downtown Asheville at Pack Square and run through the best parts of the city, including downtown city streets, the River Arts District, along the French Broad River and through the park. This super-fast and flat course is a dream come true for runners looking to get a personal best in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The majority of the miles are flat running along the river on the greenway and through the city parks.

Half Marathon Course Map

10k Course Map

Drop off a bag to have at the finish! Finisher Bags can be dropped off at the start area at the bag drop vehicle, prior to the race start. After the race begins, bags will be taken to the finish area, and can be picked up at the finisher bag tent. The tear off number on your bib is the bag check tag that should be affixed to your bag.

The course cutoff for both races is 10:30 am. Additional course information can be found HERE.

RAD SWAG

Celebrate your Asheville race experience with our exclusive RAD merchandise. Does completing the RAD Half Marathon seal the deal for the Appalachian Trilogy? We have swag for that too! Pre-order yours now and we'll have it waiting for you at packet pickup!

SPECIAL NOTE: Support River Arts District artists with your purchase of the BOCO Gear RUN RAD Elite Hat. $5 from the sale of each limited-edition hat that's sold will be donated directly to the RADA Foundation!

I WANT RAD SWAG!

RACE RULES

  • Timing Mats will be on the course to ensure runners have completed the entire course.
  • All participants are expected to display courteous, professional behavior at all times.
  • Runners must run facing traffic on roads that do not have sidewalks. If there are sidewalks available, runners should utilize the sidewalks.
  • Please be courteous and considerate to other foot traffic along the route and in downtown Hendersonville.
  • No dogs or strollers are permitted on the course.
  • No rollerblades or bicycles are allowed.

water stations

All water station locations are included on the interactive course maps above or can be viewed at the links below. We offer water, Gatorade, and JAMBARS. Each water station will have portajons or restrooms nearby.

Half Marathon Water Stations Mile Markers: 2, 5, 6, 7.3, 8.1, 9.4, 11.8 - VIEW ON MAP

10k Water Stations Mile Markers: 2, 5 - VIEW ON MAP

POST RACE PARTY

Award Ceremonies are at Hi-Wire RAD Beer Garden for both races. VIEW MAP

10k Awards Ceremony at 8:45am | Half Marathon Awards Ceremony at 9:30am

The Top 3 Overall Male/Female winners of the Half Marathon will be awarded a locally crafted, custom pint glass, handblown by local Glass Artist Haley Jelinek. The Masters Male/Female Overall Winners and Age Group award winners will receive a custom RAD glass.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female winners of the 10k! You MUST be present at the awards ceremony to accept your cash prize! More information on awards can be viewed HERE.

The post-race party following the RAD Half Marathon & 10K is a lively and festive affair that perfectly complements the exhilaration of the race itself. Held in the heart of the River Arts District at Hi-Wire RAD Beer Garden, just a short walk from the finish line, this celebration brings together participants, spectators, and the local community in a spirit of camaraderie and shared achievement. The party features wellness services, live music from local musicians, and food and beverage vendors.

Don't forget to redeem the ticket on your race bib for your choice of a free Hi-Wire RAD Lager, brewed exclusively for the RAD Races, a soda at Hi-Wire, or a gelato from Sugar & Snow!

Vendors/Sponsors include:

CLICKABLE EVENT GUIDE MAP

PHOTOS & Results

Photographers will capture runners along the course and at the finish line. We strive to capture as many runner photos as possible. We cannot guarantee that we will get a photo of every runner. If you would like to have photos taken of yourself throughout the race, please ask a friend or family member to take some of you on the course. Photos will be posted HERE the week after the race and will be available to download free of charge.

Race results are posted live and can be viewed HERE

APPALACHIAN TRILOGY

The RAD Half Marathon is the third race in the Appalachian Trilogy series! Complete 3 of the 4 iDaph Half Marathons and you’ll conquer this series and earn a commemorative medal!

Completing your Trilogy with the RAD Half Marathon? Appalachian Trilogy medals will be given out at the Award Ceremony! Be sure to hang around to get yours!

For more information about the Appalachian Trilogy, click HERE

CHARITY PARTNERS

All signature iDaph events partner with local organizations to help advance their mission. Supporting these causes strengthens our community bonds by addressing the unique challenges and needs within our area. It ensures that resources are allocated where they can have the most direct and tangible impact, fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment among residents.

Open Hearts Art Center is a nonprofit supportive studio and gallery dedicated to representing and empowering adults with varied abilities to connect to and reach their full potential through the arts. Founded in 2005, OHAC has provided a variety of arts and expression based classes, including painting, ceramics, music, movement, photography, and more to differently-abled adults in Buncombe County. DONATE HERE. 

One of the main ways the center raises funds for their programs is through the crafting of handmade paper bouquets. Learn more about these beautiful bouquets and how you can purchase one to support them HERE.

RADA Foundation is a 501c3 started in 2023. Their goals are to foster and advance the arts in Asheville’s River Arts District by supporting the efforts of the River Arts District Artists membership organization and to be a leader in providing progressive services to our members, from shared spaces, scholarship opportunities, to technical assistance programs for professional and emerging artists in the River Arts District.

Funds raised by The RADA Foundation help support artists and their small businesses to rebuild after Hurricane Helene, and thrive in the River Arts District. DONATE HERE

SPONSORS

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