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.
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
About 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.
Course
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.
Race-day weather
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
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, November 14, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | Saturday, November 15, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, November 16, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Novant Health Charlotte Marathon FAQ
When is the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
The 2026 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Is Novant Health Charlotte Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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