Novant Health Charlotte Marathon
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Distance
- MARATHON · HALF MARATHON · HALF MARATHON - RUCKING DIVISION & more
From the Organizer
Novant Heath Charlotte Marathon weekend features THREE events – there’s literally a race for every goal and pace! Join us for the Queen City’s ONLY Full marathon, half marathon, or the Chick-fil-A 5k.
Course Maps and Elevation Profiles
Maps, turn-by-turns, elevation profiles, and more information on all Novant Health Charlotte Marathon events can be found here:
https://thecharlottemarathon.com/races/
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charlotte Douglas Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Charlotte, NC
Population
886,283
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
159
Days to train
- Race
- Novant Health Charlotte Marathon
- Date
- November 14, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
- Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is a running race held in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 14, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina at 525 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Novant Health Charlotte Marathon
Nov 14, 2026