Charlotte Marathon
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Event overview
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is scheduled for November 15, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. All races start and finish in Uptown Charlotte near Romare Bearden Park and 525 South Tryon Street. The course passes through the city center, tree-lined boulevards, historic neighborhoods, and arts and cultural districts. The weekend program includes a Health and Wellness Expo presented by Fleet Feet and a Finish Line Festival.
The event includes the following races:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- Half Marathon - Rucking Division
- Chick-fil-A 5K
Registration, entries and beneficiary
Registration for the 2025 races is open. Published entry fees for standard registration are $150 for the marathon, $130 for the half marathon and the half marathon rucking division, and $45 for the 5K. Fees increase after September 30, 2025. Age eligibility listed on event pages is 18+ for the marathon, 15+ for the half marathon, and 16+ for the half marathon rucking division.
The Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital is the official beneficiary. Since 2014 the event partnership has contributed more than $500,000 to the hospital. Race registration includes event and expo entry, an event-specific shirt, a finisher medal, on-course and post-event food and beverage from partners, and access to the post-event celebration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.