The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is an annual event that takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, showcasing the city's vibrant neighborhoods and scenic landscapes. Scheduled for November 15, 2025, the event offers a variety of race distances to cater to different participants: the full Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Half Marathon Rucking Division, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon Relay, and the Chick-fil-A 5K (3.1 miles). All races start and finish in Uptown Charlotte, providing runners with a tour of the city's historic and picturesque areas. The marathon course is known for its winding path through diverse neighborhoods, offering a mix of urban and residential scenery. Participants can expect a well-organized event with ample support, including aid stations and enthusiastic crowd support. The event also features a Health and Wellness Expo, enhancing the race weekend experience. Proceeds from the marathon benefit the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, contributing to the care of children in the region.
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Half Marathon
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Race Date:
15 November, 2025
The Half Marathon – Rucking Division will be held on November 15, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, featuring a 13.1-mile route completed with a weighted rucksack. Organized by the Charlotte Running Company, this unique endurance challenge is part of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon event series and supports Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.
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What is the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division?
How long is the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division?
Where does the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division?
How can I prepare for the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division?
The Half Marathon – Rucking Division will be held on November 15, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, featuring a 13.1-mile route completed with a weighted rucksack. Organized by the Charlotte Running Company, this unique endurance challenge is part of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon event series and supports Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.
The Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division is 21km long.
The Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division takes place in Charlotte, NC, USA.
Runna classifies the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division elevation profile as Flat.
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 - Rucking Division?
The Half Marathon – Rucking Division will be held on November 15, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, featuring a 13.1-mile route completed with a weighted rucksack. Organized by the Charlotte Running Company, this unique endurance challenge is part of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon event series and supports Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.
How long is the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division?
The Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division is 21km long.
Where does the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division take place?
The Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division takes place in Charlotte, NC, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division?
Runna classifies the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Novant Health Charlotte Half Marathon - Rucking Division?
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 - Rucking Division?
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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