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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.
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.
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Launched in 2015, the Charlotte Marathon is one of the newer races on the circuit. Despite its youth, it has quickly built a reputation in Charlotte, attracting runners drawn to its flat roads and scenic routes and the energy of an event still finding its identity.
The fastest time ever recorded at the Charlotte Marathon is 02:14:32, set by Jordan McNamara in 2022. Every year, new contenders line up hoping to challenge that mark on the streets of Charlotte.
Runners come to the Charlotte Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Charlotte has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.
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Jordan McNamara (2022)
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