Course & Elevation

The Charlotte Marathon features a scenic loop course through downtown Charlotte, the historic neighborhoods of Myers Park and Dilworth, and along the greenways. The course offers beautiful fall foliage and relatively gentle terrain with rolling hills, making it a great race for building personal records. Multiple out-and-back segments allow spectator-friendly viewing opportunities.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 13°C

Humidity 65%

Rain Chance 35%

Cool autumn conditions with mild temperatures typical of North Carolina in early November. Clear skies and moderate humidity make for ideal running weather, though occasional rain is possible.

🏆 Course Record

02:14:32

Jordan McNamara (2022)

Registration

Registration Opens June

Registration Closes October

Entry Cost $120-$160

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ Charlotte Marathon is known as the 'Turkey Trot to Turkey Day' marathon, held just weeks before Thanksgiving.
▸ The race starts and finishes at Marshall Park in downtown Charlotte, one of the city's most vibrant public spaces.
▸ More than 40% of finishers are female, reflecting the strong participation of women runners in the Charlotte running community.
▸ The course passes through the historic Myers Park neighborhood, featuring some of Charlotte's most beautiful tree-lined streets and architecture.

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