A scenic, challenging, fast course through Charlotte's neighborhoods, run entirely on city streets. Rolling hills. YOU CAN DO THIS! 
Novant Heath Charlotte Marathon weekend features THREE events – there’s literally a race for every goal and pace! Join us for the Queen City’s ONLY Full marathon, half marathon, or the Chick-fil-A 5k.  
 
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All Novant Health Charlotte Marathon events start and finish in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. The scenic, winding marathon course takes you through some of Charlotte’s most historic, eclectic, and Instagram-able neighborhoods! From the heart of the Center City, to tree-lined boulevards, arts and cultural districts, and more; you’ll see it all on your way as you Run Charlotte! 
For all the fun with a little less run, take on the half marathon, relay, or Chick-fil-A 5k! You’ll enjoy all the perks of a big-time event – like the Health and Wellness Expo, Finish Line Festival, and race day excitement – with fewer miles!
 
Your Miles Matter 
Your participation in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon events benefits the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital. Their talented and dedicated team provides comprehensive, remarkable care to babies and kids, delivered in a child-friendly environment. Make your miles matter even more by joining Team Hemby! <a href="https://thecharlottemarathon.com/team-hemby/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://thecharlottemarathon.com/team-hemby/ </a>
 
Your Race Registration Includes ALL THIS
·       Event and Expo Entry 
·       Event-Specific shirt 
·       One-of-a-kind finishers’ medal  
·       On-course and post-event food and beverage from Publix, GU, Gatorade, and MORE
·       Post-event celebration and Finish Line Festival including music, food, beverages, vendors, and friends! 
 
Course Maps and Elevation Profiles 
Maps, turn-by-turns, elevation profiles, and more information on all Novant Health Charlotte Marathon events can be found here: 
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Run Charlotte and Visit, Too 
Run Charlotte AND Visit Charlotte! You’ll find everything you want in a big city experience – food, sports, arts, music, and more; all served up with a hometown flair that’s uniquely Charlotte. Visit Charlotte and you’ll see why it’s one of the most approachable, diverse, and fast-growing cities in the country. 
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Nearly 9,600 athletes participated in the 20th anniversary running of Saturday's Novant Health Charlotte Marathon. The record registration numbers also mark the first time the marathon, half marathon, relay, rucking division, and Chick-fil-A 5k events have reached capacity. Runners representing all 50 states and 19 countries made up the record-setting field. Adam Jones won the men's marathon event, and Jessica Barkley won the women's title.

Jones and Barkley Win 20th Anniversary Event as Part of Record-Setting Crowd

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.

20th Anniversary Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Weekend is Here!

Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2024 Charlotte Marathon on Saturday, November 16, will have a record-breaking number of participants.

Charlotte Marathon organizers experience huge demand

The 2024 Charlotte Marathon on November 16 partnered with Dole to provide post-race bananas and to sponsor 125 runners.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results