Charlotte — A record 11,500 entrants are set to participate in Saturday’s 21st running of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon. This is the second year in a row all events have reached capacity. All 50 states and 19 countries will be represented across the marathon, half marathon, and 5k.
“We’re looking forward to seeing everyone from the start and safely to the finish,” said Tim Rhodes, Managing Partner and Race Director for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon. “This is an achievement to be celebrated… a culmination of all their hard work and training to get here.”
The weekend’s events begin Friday, November 14 with the Novant Heath Charlotte Marathon Expo, presented by Fleet Feet. The Expo is free and open to the public, and will cover 80,000 square feet at the Charlotte Convention Center. It includes a day full of activities, vendors, retail experiences; Charlotte’s DJ Rosice, and LIVE recording sessions of The Running Around Charlotte Podcast.
Saturday, November 15 events include the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, half marathon, rucking half marathon, and the Chick-fil-A 5k. All events start on S. Tryon Street, between Levine Avenue of the Arts and Brooklyn Village Ave. in uptown Charlotte and finish on Fourth Street, behind Truist Field.
Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Event Weekend Schedule:
Friday, November 14
Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Expo, presented by Fleet Feet
Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College Street, CLT 28202
10:00am — 7:00pm
Saturday, November 15
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 rucking division start
7:35am — Chick-fil-A 5K start
Start/finish area map: https://thecharlottemarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Event-Map-2025.pdf
Turn by turn & traffic info: https://thecharlottemarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/TBT-marathon-directions_2025.pdf
Spectator Guide: https://thecharlottemarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Spectator-Guide.pdf
About Run Charlotte and The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon
RunCharlotte is Charlotte’s home for the resources, inspiration, and experiences for runners of all paces. Showcasing the best of Charlotte running for more than 20 years, Novant Health Charlotte Marathon weekend features a full marathon, half marathon, and 5k, attracting participants from around the world, and every state in the country. The event and its participants have contributed more than $600,000 to support programs at Novant Health’s Hemby Children’s Hospital. For information about the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, visit www.thecharlottemarathon.com