Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

Uptown start and a city tour through Dilworth, Myers Park, and Plaza Midwood. Rolling hills, big crowds, and crisp November weather reward smart pacing.

Next raceSaturday, November 14, 2026
LocationCharlotte, North Carolina
Boston qualifierYes

Novant Health Charlotte Marathon quick facts

  • USATF-certified and Boston-qualifying
  • 7:20 a.m. Uptown start; festival finish
  • Rolling, honest hills—pace conservatively early
  • Full course map & GPX preview available
  • Live results posted on race day

What is the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?

The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon delivers a Queen City tour from Uptown through tree‑lined neighborhoods and back to a lively finish festival. Benefiting Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, it blends big‑race energy with local charm and robust on‑course support. The event is USATF‑certified and a Boston‑qualifying race.

Novant Health Charlotte Marathon course route

The marathon starts at 7:20 a.m. from Uptown and features honest rolling hills across Charlotte. Organizers publish a course PDF, GPX, and Strava preview to scout elevation and turns. Expect frequent aid, medical support, and enthusiastic neighborhood crowds.

Weather for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

November in Charlotte brings cool mornings and seasonable afternoons—ideal marathoning weather. Layer lightly early, then settle into even effort on the hills for negative‑split potential.

Past Novant Health Charlotte Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Saturday, November 14, 2026
2025Saturday, November 15, 2025CompletedOpen results
2024Saturday, November 16, 2024CompletedOpen results

Novant Health Charlotte Marathon FAQ

When is the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?

The 2026 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

How do I register for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?

You can register for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon at runsignup.com.