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Charlotte Marathon
Charlotte Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 5K
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Moderate hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- charlotte42.org
About the Charlotte Marathon
Charlotte's flagship marathon, with a half marathon and Chick-fil-A 5K, all starting and finishing in Uptown Charlotte each November. The half marathon draws the most participants.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston-qualifying marathon; long-running signature Charlotte marathon starting and finishing in Uptown
- Notes
- Largest NC marathon
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Charlotte Marathon: common questions
- When is the Charlotte Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in November. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Charlotte Marathon held?
- In Charlotte, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Charlotte Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 5K.
- How many people run the Charlotte Marathon?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Charlotte Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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