Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

United States flag Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Novant Health Charlotte Marathon runsignup.com
Date 14 Nov, 2026
Races 4 distances
Entry fee $35.00 – $120.00
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Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

About the event

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.  

 

REGISTER NOW! 

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 or Chick-fil-A 5k! You’ll enjoy all the perks of a big-time event – like the Health and Wellness Expo presented by Fleet Feet, 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! https://thecharlottemarathon.com/team-hemby/ 

 

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: 

https://thecharlottemarathon.com/races/ 

 

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. 

https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/ 

Races offered

14Nov

HALF MARATHON

Running

Distance
13.1 Miles
Start time
07:20
Entry fee
$100.00
14Nov

HALF MARATHON - RUCKING DIVISION

Running

Distance
13.1 Miles
Start time
07:20
Entry fee
$100.00
14Nov

MARATHON

Running

Distance
26.2 Miles
Start time
07:20
Entry fee
$120.00
14Nov

Chick-fil-A 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
07:35
Entry fee
$35.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Charlotte.

Temperature6.9° / 17.5°
Feels like3.5° / 14.7°
Sunshine hours8h 15m
Rainfall1.6 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.1 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity63.6%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:58
Sunset18:17

About Charlotte

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Charlotte is an ambitious and rapidly growing city in the southern part of the Piedmont of North Carolina. It is also developing its fledgling tourist industry; its central core is one of the most visitor-friendly districts in the Carolinas.

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Novant Health Charlotte Marathon.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Gary Hartmann M 55 Carmichael, CA —
🥈 Thoa Tran F 38 Charlotte, NC —
🥉 Michael McMillin M 51 Massapequa Park, NY —
4 Andrea Mazzullo F 36 Charlotte, NC —
5 Hasmi Patel F 32 Stallings, NC —

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