FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
20th Anniversary Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Weekend is Here!
Charlotte - There's plenty to celebrate this weekend at the 2024 Novant
Health Charlotte Marathon! For starters, this year marks the 20th running
of the annual event. And, for the first time ever, all event distances are
sold out. This year's registrants represent all 50 states and 19 countries.
All events start and finish in uptown Charlotte. Organizers are prepared
for a record 9600 runners who'll take on the full marathon, half marathon,
relays, a rucking division, or 5k distance.
"This really is a celebration of the running community and its ongoing
support," said Tim Rhodes, Managing Partner and Race Director for the
Novant Health Charlotte Marathon. "We're grateful for that, and the support
of the City of Charlotte, public safety, the thousands of volunteers, the
neighborhoods, and everyone who's hosting a party or a cheer station along
the course."
The weekend's events begin tomorrow (Friday, November 15) with the Health
and Wellness Expo and packet pick-up at the Charlotte Convention Center.
The Expo is free and open to the public, and includes a day full of
activities, vendors, retail experiences, Charlotte's DJ Rosice, and LIVE
recording sessions of The Running Around Charlotte Podcast.
Saturday's events include the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, half
marathon, rucking half marathon, full and half marathon relays, and the
Chick-fil-A 5k; all of which start on S. Tryon Street, between Levine
Avenue of the Arts and Brooklyn Village Ave. in uptown Charlotte.
Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Event Weekend Schedule:
Friday, November 15
Health and Wellness Expo and Packet Pick-Up
Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College Street, CLT 28202
10:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday, November 16
ALL events start on South Tryon Street, between Levine Ave. of the Arts and
Brooklyn Village Ave.
7:20am - Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, half marathon, and marathon/half
marathon relay starts
7:35am - Chick-fil-A 5K start
Neighbors and drivers can find more information about traffic delays and
road clear estimates here:
www.thecharlottemarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TBT-marathon-di
rections_2024.pdf
Cheer stations, on course entertainment, and viewing locations can be found
here:
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1d5dLYR55lRyy4dzVBg4ua_52oh1ee
gs&femb=1&ll=35.22828870261735%2C-80.84929656183243&z=19
About RunCharlotte and the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon
RunCharlotte is Charlotte's home for the resources, inspiration, and
experiences to guide runners of all paces. Since 2005, the Novant Health
Charlotte Marathon has capped the local road racing season. The event, its
participants, and partners have contributed nearly $500,000 to support
programs at Novant Health's Hemby Children's Hospital. November 16, 2024
marks the event's 20thanniversary. www.thecharlottemarathon.com
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