Alright runners! It’s August. If you are anything like me you are gearing up for some upcoming races, but you’re planning one step ahead. Planning your race schedule early is a great way to save some money and ensure that you get into the races that you really want. I’m a huge fan of early planning. Mainly because the earlier out you register for a race the more you save and therefore the more you can spend on fun running gear.

More savings = More shopping

I already have my sights on a few awesome spring races, one of which is the Asheville Marathon & Half Marathon. This race considers itself a boutique race. It takes place on one of the most amazing private estates in the US, the Biltmore Estate. This place looks like something out of a Disney movie.

I mean look at that beautiful place! I’m gonna run all over it! 🙂

This year’s race will take place on March 15th, 2015. Once in Asheville, you can tour breweries, check out the Biltmore estate, listen to some amazing music, enjoy the Blue Ridge Parkway, and take in a mountain scene that I’m told will take your breath away. I plan on making my trip to Asheville a long weekend so I can thoroughly enjoy all it has to offer (and it’s near my anniversary so a little racing and romance are in order)!

And just for you all I have an exclusive friends and family discount! That’s right, just for knowing me you can save money on this year’s race!!! If you’re running the half I have a $10 off coupon and if you’re doing the full I have a $20 off coupon. Just send me a message and I’ll send it to you personally! Just click here! 

So who’s joining me? Have you ever been to Asheville, NC? What do I need to check out? Do you have a favorite off the beaten path race that is awesome? What racing are you running this spring?