The inaugural Asheville Citizen-Times City Marathon is on Saturday, September 28, 2013.

Yes, the race does come through West Asheville. The race organizers have provided the following information regarding impact of the race  for our area. In particular, note that Michigan Avenue will be closed to traffic from Waynesville to Haywood from 7-9am.

Please be respectful and safe as you are moving through the area on Saturday morning.

For more info on the race, visit http://blogs2.citizen-times.com/marathon/ 
Download a race map (pdf): AshevilleCityMarathon-2013

Get out there and cheer the runners on as they come through!

NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT WEST ASHEVILLE

Saturday, September 28 – Marathon & Half Marathon

Zone 6 – 6:40-10:00 AM

South on Bingham Road
Left – Emma Road
Right – Craven Road
Right – Waynesville
Right – Tremont
Left – Ezelle Street
Left – Westwood Place
Left then Straight – Michigan
Straight – Cross Haywood Road on Michigan
Right – State Street

Road/Lane Closures: Michigan Avenue (Waynesville to Haywood) – 7:00-9:30 AM

Zone 7 – 6:50-10:45 AM

Left – Hudson St
Right – Langwell Avenue
Right – Virginia Avenue
Left – Galax Avenue
Right – Holly
Right – Fairfax Avenue
Left – Wells Avenue
Left – Brevard Road
Right – Olney Road
Left – Sand Hill Road

Road/Lane Closures: None, but expect heavy runner traffic in right lane throughout zone

Zone 8 – 7:05-11:00 AM

Left – Shelbourne Avenue
Right – Hominy Creek Road
Left – French Broad River Greenway

Road/Lane Closures: None, but expect heavy runner traffic in right lane throughout zone