Welcome to the AshevilleMarathon & Half at Biltmore Estate!

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS• Please check the info on your bib and

make sure that all of it is correct!• All Runners and Spectators in your car

need to have Biltmore entrance ticketsIN HAND. They will be checked 2 timesen route.

• All runners must have entrance tickets andbe through the front gate of the estate by6:30am.

• We encourage carpooling on race morning.• Spectator tickets are available at the Group

• Please familiarize yourself with ALLthe race FAQ’s on our website atAshevillemarathon.com.

• The CLEAR bags you receive at the RaceExpo are your FINISHER BAGS.

2021 RACE DATES: March 20 & 21

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10:30am (approx.) Saturday & Sunday: Half Marathon Award Ceremony

11:30am (approx.) Sunday: Full Marathon Award Ceremony for overall winners12:30pm (approx.) Sunday: Award Ceremony for Full Marathon Age Group Categories.

Awards Ceremonies

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4:30am - 6:15am: DoubleTree Hotel and AB-Tech for the race start. Last shuttle leaves at 6:15am. 5:00am: Front gate of Biltmore Estate opens for runners and spectators. Have and keep your tickets in hand until you park your car. 6:00am: (AHV) and The Kitchen Cafe at Village Hotel.

: Spectator tickets can be purchased at the Group Sales 6:00am - 1:00pm

THAN 6:30am.

Honorary Race Starter Announcements. Welcome, Line-up, and Race Announcements

RACE START (Close to the Farmyard area beside AHV).

Antler Hill Village area.

8:30am - 11:15a 00pm (Sunday): Ingles Food Tent complimentary for race participants and volunteers.

8:30am - 11:15a 00pm (Sunday): Post Race Celebrations – Oskar Blues serving beer (21+ only, NC Law prohibits serving alcohol before 10am on Sundays). A $4 dollar donation is suggested for beer, funds will be donated to LLS. . Massages by YAM available in Antler Hill Barn for $1/min.8:30am - 3:00pm: Runners and Spectators can purchase upgrades to visit the Biltmore House at any Biltmore Guest Service Station (AHV Guest

9:00am - 5:00pm: Biltmore House is OPEN. Biltmore Annual Passholders can enter Biltmore without a spectator ticket after 9am on race morning. 9:30am - 11:30a 00pm (Sunday): DoubleTree & AB-Tech Shuttles leave Antler Hill Village to DoubleTree & AB-Tech every 30 minutes (on the top and bottom of every hour). 10:00am: Lunch items available for purchase from The Kitchen Cafe Village Hotel.

10:30am (approx.) Sunday: Photo Op for Backyard to Backyard Challengers at Awards Ceremony location in Vendor Area10:30 - 3:00pm (Sunday ONLY): Race Merchandise Available for Purchase &

11:30am (approx.) Sunday: Photo Op for Backyard to Vineyard Challengers at Awards Ceremony location in Vendor Area3:00pm (Sunday): All discarded clothing/gear will be donated to Western Carolina Rescue Ministries.

Race Day ScheduleSATURDAY & SUNDAY

CHECKPOINTS

9:00am: Checkpoint at Biltmore House at mile 6. 8:45am: Checkpoint at Admissions Gate at mile 3.

9:30am: Half marathon checkpoint at Bearpen at 7.5 miles.10:00am: Checkpoint at Beat the Bridge (east to west side) at mile 10 for MARATHONERS.10:10am: Checkpoint at Bridge at mile 10 for HALF MARATHONERS.11:00am:11:45am: Checkpoint #5 Beat the Bridge (west to east side) at mile 17 for MARATHONERS

YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE FURTHER AND WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE RACE COURSE.

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Participant Tee Exchange at Double Tree Hotel

2:00-5:00pm (Saturday ONLY): Mini Expo at DoubleTree Hotel

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Race tickets and spectator tickets are non-refundable.

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