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2026 Charlotte Marathon, Half, and 5K

Expected Race Date

~Nov 2026

Date not yet announced — this is when the race usually runs.

Location

Charlotte, NC

Standout74

Quick facts

Date
around November 2026 (expected)
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

The Experience

Join Run Charlotte to connect with the local running community, find races, and stay inspired on your running journey. All levels welcome.

Logistics

Race Day

around November 2026 (expected)

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Charlotte, NC

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Standout74
Methodology
Heritage20/20

21 years running

Size15/15

~2,734 finishers a year

Momentum0/5

shrinking

Loyalty20/20

28% returning runners

Course & details0/15

limited extras

National draw6/10

runners from 9 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 0:33:34

Weather8/10

typical high 63°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

44°

Afternoon (High)

63°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

63%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the 2026 Charlotte Marathon, Half, and 5K?

The 2026 Charlotte Marathon, Half, and 5K hasn't announced its next date yet, but it typically takes place around November 2026 (expected).

Where does the 2026 Charlotte Marathon, Half, and 5K take place?

It takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina.

What distances does the 2026 Charlotte Marathon, Half, and 5K offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the 2026 Charlotte Marathon, Half, and 5K course flat and good for a PR?

The 2026 Charlotte Marathon, Half, and 5K is a rolling hills, loop course course.

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