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Charlotte Marathon
Charlotte Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 14, 2026. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 14, 2026
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 5K
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Moderate hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- thecharlottemarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:20 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 1044 ft gain, 1046 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 48°F at the start, 59% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026)
About the Charlotte Marathon
Charlotte's flagship marathon, with a half marathon and Chick-fil-A 5K, all starting and finishing in Uptown Charlotte each November. The half marathon draws the most participants.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston-qualifying marathon; long-running signature Charlotte marathon starting and finishing in Uptown
- Notes
- Largest NC marathon
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Charlotte Marathon: common questions
- When is the Charlotte Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Where is the Charlotte Marathon held?
- In Charlotte, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Charlotte Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 5K.
- How many people run the Charlotte Marathon?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Charlotte Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Charlotte Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $150 (from runsignup.com, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Charlotte Marathon start?
- 7:20 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Charlotte Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; 1044 ft gain, 1046 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Charlotte Marathon?
- about 48°F at the start, 59% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026).
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