PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE RACE STARTS AT 77 CENTRAL AVE AT 3PM. THIS IS A NEW LOCATION AND NEW TIME! SEE THE RACE DAY PAGE FOR MORE INFO.

Location of Start/Finish

Packet pick-up and registration on race afternoon will be located at the Bankers Insurance 77 Central Ave.

Directions

Asheville, located in Western North Carolina, is reached via I-26 from the South (Greenville/Spartanburg) and I-40 from the East (Statesville) and West (Knoxville). Those traveling from the North will take 19/23 (aka I-26 North) out of Johnson City.

Take the I-240 loop to get to downtown Asheville. (There are large signs for 240 for travellers on 40, 19/23, and 26.) Exit at Merrimon Ave. The Thomas Wolfe Memorial is south of 240 next to the Renaissance Hotel.

If you miss 240, take Exit 50 off I-40, and travel north on Route 25 (Biltmore Avenue).

Parking in Asheville

Parking is available at Buncombe County Health Department on Woodfin across from the YMCA. On Saturday afternoon, one can always park on the other side of 240 and walk up past the YMCA. Here are some more tips for parking in Downtown Asheville.