Upcoming Events

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The Asheville Marathon

Date Saturday, March 20, 2027
Time 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location Pack Square Park
80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801

The New Belgium Asheville Marathon & Half returns in 2027, celebrating 15 years of unforgettable miles through the heart of Asheville. Experience a course that showcases the city's best—historic neighborhoods, vibrant downtown streets, the colorful River Arts District, and scenic stretches along the French Broad River.

The half and the marathon are both USATF certified, and the marathon remains a Boston-qualifying event.

RSVP to the Marathon Directions to Pack Square Park

WNC Physician Social

Date Thursday, May 13, 2027
Time 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location Highland Brewing Company (Barrel Room)
12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville, NC 28803

Join us for bites, drinks, and connections at the MAHEC Physician Alumni Social—an opportunity to reconnect with fellow graduates and engage with the growing physician network of Western North Carolina. We look forward to welcoming you back and strengthening the connections that make our community thrive.

RSVP to the Social Directions to Highland Brewing

Impact Tours at MAHEC

September 25, 2026
12:00–1:00 PM

Thank you!

December 11, 2026
12:00–1:00 PM

RSVP for 12/11/26 Tour

March 12, 2027
12:00–1:00 PM

RSVP for 3/12/27 Tour

June 11, 2027
12:00–1:00 PM

RSVP for 6/11/27 Tour

Come along for an Impact Tour to learn more about MAHEC and how community members like you can help improve health across our region. During the tour, you’ll get an overview of MAHEC’s programs, learn how we’re adapting our services to address growing community needs, hear from MAHEC Ambassadors about the impact of our work, and explore ways to get involved and support healthier communities. A light lunch will be provided.

Alumni Learning Series

Watch recordings of this series led by alumni, for alumni!

video player icon From Honduras to Helene: Why Integrated Team-Based Care is Effective in Rural and Global Healthcare

  • Olivia Caron, PharmD, BCACP, CPP – Pharmacy ’21
  • Benjamin Gilmer, MD – Asheville Family Medicine ’09

Livestreamed September 24, 2025


video player icon Never Too Late: Keeping Senior Sexual Health on the Front Burner

  • Shannon Dowler, MD – Asheville Family Medicine ’02

Livestreamed October 29, 2025


video player icon Peaking in Rural Medicine: A Panel with Seven Peaks Founders

  • Jason Karimy, MD – Boone Family Medicine ’25
  • Toria Knox, MD – Boone Family Medicine ’24
  • Jessica Stevens, MD – Boone Family Medicine ’24

Livestreamed November 19, 2025

Upcoming Events Calendar

Click on individual events to learn more and register!

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