Charlotte Marathon
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Event overview
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon takes place on November 14, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The race weekend includes three main running events and one division: a full marathon, a half marathon, a half marathon - rucking division, and the Chick-fil-A 5K. All events start and finish in Uptown Charlotte, with the official event location listed as 525 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. The marathon course is described as a scenic, winding route that passes historic neighborhoods, tree-lined boulevards, and arts and cultural districts.
Entries, fees and included services
Current entry fees listed are:
- Marathon: $120
- Half Marathon: $100
- Half Marathon - Rucking Division: $100
- Chick-fil-A 5K: $35
Price increases after December 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. Age minimums are 18+ for the marathon and 16+ for the half marathon events. Registration includes event and expo entry, an event-specific shirt, a finishers’ medal, on-course and post-event food and beverage from Publix, GU, and Gatorade, and access to a post-event Finish Line Festival with music, food, beverages, and vendors.
Additional information
Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital is the event beneficiary and Team Hemby is a charity option. Course maps, elevation profiles, and turn-by-turn details are available on the event race pages. An official merchandise store is available through Recover Brands. A referral program offers refunds: $50 per five referred friends for marathon and half, $20 per five for the 5K, continuing until registration is free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
