Novant Health Charlotte Marathon
Charlotte Marathon's fast, flat course offers a prime opportunity for personal bests in the Queen City.
Race Date
Nov 14, 2026
Location
Charlotte, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 8,088
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon presents a compelling race day in North Carolina's Queen City, offering a certified, fast, and flat course ideal for runners seeking personal records. With recent editions seeing around 4,000 finishers, the event draws participants from across the nation, with runners hailing from approximately 53 states.
This race is a significant draw for those aiming for Boston Qualifying times, thanks to its net downhill profile and minimal elevation gain. The event is part of a larger marathon weekend that includes a full marathon, half marathon, and a 5K, ensuring a fit for every runner's ambition. The Tri-Blend Tee is a notable piece of runner swag.
While the provided data doesn't indicate a high repeat-runner rate, the growing field size suggests increasing popularity and a strong draw for new participants looking to test their speed on a well-regarded course.
Race-provided description
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. 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/
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Start Time
7:20 AM
Giveaway
Tri- Blend Tee
Start Location
525 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.03 m
Separation
2.9%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
NC24027DF · Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon 2024
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout643 years running
~2,144 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 timing sources · 7 photos
runners from 53 states
winner 1:10:06
typical high 63°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
44°
Afternoon (High)
63°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
63%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 8,088 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2024
Total finishers
8,088
Median time
2:08:34
Latest turnout
4,027
States
50
Turnout by year
2017–2024
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 7:20 AM.
Where does the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon take place?
It takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
What distances does the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles, 5K.
Is the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 8,088 runners who have completed the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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