Charlotte Marathon

NOV
14
2026
Experience the premiere running event of Charlotte with distances including a marathon, half marathon, and 5K. Join a community tradition that supports the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.
Sat 14 Nov 2026
26 miles 13 miles 5 kilometers

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Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is a multi-distance running event held in Charlotte, North Carolina. Formerly known as the Thunder Road Marathon, the event takes place annually in November. The races are organized by RunCharlotte and serve as a central gathering for the local running community.

The event consists of several distinct race distances to accommodate different participants:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • Chick-fil-A 5K

In addition to the standard running events, the half marathon includes a rucking category. There is also an event expo held during the race weekend where participants can access runner information and services.

The Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital is the official beneficiary of the event. Since 2014, the partnership has raised over $600,000 to support pediatric care in the Carolinas. Participants have the option to join Team Hemby or create charity teams to support the hospital's mission. The event is supported by various partners across the fitness, grocery, and automotive sectors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
5 km
Chick-Fil-a 5k