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Charlotte Marathon (formerly Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon)

Nov 04, 2023

Where

Charlotte, NC, United States

Start time

02:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

November 04, 2023 Saturday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 02:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun only

Race Results

Top 3

1. Sean Rager 02:31:21

2. Drew Marshall 02:34:12

3. Cooper Castellaw 02:35:52

Top 3 Women

1. Lauren Fulcher 03:09:04

2. Katherine Adams 03:10:01

3. Tricia Coffey 03:12:26

Top 3 Men

1. Sean Rager 02:31:21

2. Drew Marshall 02:34:12

3. Cooper Castellaw 02:35:52

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Nearly 7,300 athletes took on the 19th iteration of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon. Saturday's weather was ideal for runners and spectators alike, with 45 states and eight countries represented across all events. Sean Rager (2:31:17) won the marathon event, with Lauren Fulcher (3:09:00) winning the women's title.

General News

Nov 04, 2023

19th Annual Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Weekend is Here!

Runners return to uptown Charlotte and surrounding streets this weekend for the 19th iteration of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon. Organizers anticipate record crowds for the Friday Expo and Saturday races, which include a full marathon, half marathon, relay, and 5k.

General News

Nov 02, 2023

Young patients highlighted for Charlotte marathon to benefit children's hospital

The 2023 Charlotte Marathon this Saturday, November 4, will feature 6 patients from Novant Health Hemby Childrens Hospital, the beneficiary of the event.

General News WSOC-TV

Nov 03, 2023