The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is an annual celebration of fitness and community spirit in Charlotte, North Carolina. Participants can choose from marathon, half marathon, and 5K races, each providing a unique tour of the city's diverse neighborhoods. The event fosters community engagement, with local spectators lining the streets to cheer on runners. Notably, the marathon serves as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon, attracting runners aiming for personal bests on its certified course. Additionally, the event supports the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, with contributions exceeding $500,000 since 2014, enhancing pediatric care in the region.
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Half Marathon
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Scheduled for November 15, 2025, the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon offers participants a challenging 26.2-mile course through Charlotte's most historic and picturesque neighborhoods. This annual event supports the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, with over $500,000 contributed since 2014.
On November 15, 2025, the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon presents a 13.1-mile course that highlights Charlotte's eclectic neighborhoods and scenic vistas. This race offers a rewarding challenge for runners of all levels, with proceeds benefiting the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.
Also occurring on November 15, 2025, the Chick-fil-A 5K offers a family-friendly 3.1-mile race through Uptown Charlotte. This event is perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels, with proceeds benefiting the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.
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FAQs
What is the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
How long is the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
Where does the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
Scheduled for November 15, 2025, the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon offers participants a challenging 26.2-mile course through Charlotte's most historic and picturesque neighborhoods. This annual event supports the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, with over $500,000 contributed since 2014.
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is 42km long.
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
Runna classifies the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
Scheduled for November 15, 2025, the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon offers participants a challenging 26.2-mile course through Charlotte's most historic and picturesque neighborhoods. This annual event supports the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, with over $500,000 contributed since 2014.
How long is the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon take place?
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
Runna classifies the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon?
How long is the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon?
Where does the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon?
On November 15, 2025, the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon presents a 13.1-mile course that highlights Charlotte's eclectic neighborhoods and scenic vistas. This race offers a rewarding challenge for runners of all levels, with proceeds benefiting the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.
The Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
Runna classifies the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon?
On November 15, 2025, the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon presents a 13.1-mile course that highlights Charlotte's eclectic neighborhoods and scenic vistas. This race offers a rewarding challenge for runners of all levels, with proceeds benefiting the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.
How long is the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon?
The Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon take place?
The Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Chick-fil-A 5km?
How long is the Chick-fil-A 5km?
Where does the Chick-fil-A 5km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Chick-fil-A 5km?
How can I prepare for the Chick-fil-A 5km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Chick-fil-A 5km?
Also occurring on November 15, 2025, the Chick-fil-A 5K offers a family-friendly 3.1-mile race through Uptown Charlotte. This event is perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels, with proceeds benefiting the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.
The Chick-fil-A 5km is 5km long.
The Chick-fil-A 5km takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
Runna classifies the Chick-fil-A 5km elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Chick-fil-A 5km?
Also occurring on November 15, 2025, the Chick-fil-A 5K offers a family-friendly 3.1-mile race through Uptown Charlotte. This event is perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels, with proceeds benefiting the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.
How long is the Chick-fil-A 5km?
The Chick-fil-A 5km is 5km long.
Where does the Chick-fil-A 5km take place?
The Chick-fil-A 5km takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Chick-fil-A 5km?
Runna classifies the Chick-fil-A 5km elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Chick-fil-A 5km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Chick-fil-A 5km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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