Charlotte —  There’s plenty to celebrate this weekend at the 2024 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon! For starters, this year marks the 20th running of the annual event. And, for the first time ever, all event distances are sold out. This year’s registrants represent all 50 states and 19 countries.

All events start and finish in uptown Charlotte. Organizers are prepared for a record 9600 runners who’ll take on the full marathon, half marathon, relays, a rucking division, or 5k distance.

“This really is a celebration of the running community and its ongoing support,” said Tim Rhodes, Managing Partner and Race Director for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon. “We’re grateful for that, and the support of the City of Charlotte, public safety, the thousands of volunteers, the neighborhoods, and everyone who’s hosting a party or a cheer station along the course.”

The weekend’s events begin tomorrow (Friday, November 15) with the Health and Wellness Expo and packet pick-up at the Charlotte Convention Center. The Expo is free and open to the public, and includes a day full of activities, vendors, retail experiences, Charlotte’s DJ Rosice, and LIVE recording sessions of The Running Around Charlotte Podcast.

Saturday’s events include the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, half marathon, rucking half marathon, full and half marathon relays, and the Chick-fil-A 5k; all of which start on S. Tryon Street, between Levine Avenue of the Arts and Brooklyn Village Ave. in uptown Charlotte.

Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Event Weekend Schedule:

Friday, November 15

Health and Wellness Expo and Packet Pick-Up

Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College Street, CLT 28202

10:00am — 7:00pm

Saturday, November 16

ALL events start on South Tryon Street, between Levine Ave. of the Arts and Brooklyn Village Ave.

7:20am — Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, half marathon, and marathon/half marathon relay starts

7:35am — Chick-fil-A 5K start

Neighbors and drivers can find more information about traffic delays and road clear estimates here: https://thecharlottemarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TBT-marathon-directions_2024.pdf

Cheer stations, on course entertainment, and viewing locations can be found here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1d5dLYR55lRyy4dzVBg4ua_52oh1eegs&femb=1&ll=35.22828870261735%2C-80.84929656183243&z=19   

About RunCharlotte and the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon 

RunCharlotte is Charlotte’s home for the resources, inspiration, and experiences to guide runners of all paces. Since 2005, the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon has capped the local road racing season. The event, its participants, and partners have contributed nearly $500,000 to support programs at Novant Health’s Hemby Children’s Hospital. November 16, 2024 marks the event’s 20thanniversary. https://thecharlottemarathon.com