Runners From Across the Globe Descend on Asheville for New Belgium Marathon

ASHEVILLE -- Asheville’s streets hummed with energy on Saturday as over 2,300 runners laced up for the New Belgium Asheville Marathon and Half Marathon. The event, which has grown into a premier destination race, drew a diverse field of participants representing 43 states and six different countries, bringing a truly international spirit to the Blue Ridge Mountains.A Scenic and Resilient CourseThe race kicked off at 7:30 a.m. in the heart of downtown Asheville on College Street. From the startin