Charlotte Marathon
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Event details
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon takes place on November 15, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event area is listed as Uptown Charlotte with a venue address of 525 South Tryon Street and Romare Bearden Park. The weekend includes multiple race options:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Half Marathon - Rucking Division
- Chick-fil-A 5K
Registration fees shown for 2025 are $150 for the marathon, $130 for the half marathon and the half-rucking division, and $45 for the 5K. Age minimums are 18+ for the marathon, 15+ for the half marathon, and 16+ for the half marathon - rucking division. Fees increase after September 30, 2025.
Race features and beneficiary
All events start and finish in Uptown Charlotte. Course descriptions note a winding route through historic and eclectic neighborhoods, tree-lined boulevards, arts and cultural districts, and the Center City. Race weekend features include a Health and Wellness Expo, finish line festival, and on-course and post-event food and beverage from sponsors such as Publix, GU, and Gatorade. Race registration includes event and expo entry, an event-specific shirt, a finishers’ medal, and post-event celebration access. The official beneficiary is Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital; the partnership since 2014 has contributed more than $500,000. Course maps and elevation profiles are provided on the race website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.