2026 Charlotte Marathon - Nov 14

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Race Information

Race2026 Charlotte Marathon - Nov 14
CityCharlotte
Date2026-11-14 at 07:20
Field Size~2,647 runners
Time Limit6 hours
Cutoff pace8:32/km
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Official SiteCharlotte Sports Foundation
RegistrationRegister · 150 USD

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature10.4°C / 51°F
Humidity72%
Wind10.4 km/h
Rain Chance25%
Typical ConditionsCool, crisp mid-November Charlotte morning with a clear sky — classic Carolina fall racing weather

What to Prepare: Expect a chilly start around 41°F / 5°C at the 7:20 a.m. gun, warming into the upper 50s–low 60s°F (15–17°C) by late morning. Humidity sits near 70% and rain odds are low (about 23%). Dress for the start with throwaway gloves and a long-sleeve or trash-bag layer you can ditch once you warm up, then race in shorts and a singlet or short sleeve.

Based on historical averages for race week. Use our Weather Score Calculator and What to Wear Guide for personalized advice.

Wind Impact on Race Day

Wind at 10.4 km/h can affect your marathon pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer. Headwinds slow you down exponentially — a 20 km/h wind costs more than twice a 10 km/h wind.

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Race-Week Climate

Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis

Cooler Typical Warmer
Temperature 4.8°C 10.4°C 16.4°C
Dew point -2.9°C 4.5°C 13.4°C
Wet-day chance: 25% Runnability: 79/100

Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center

Course Profile

Course TypeCity loop
Elevation Gain318m
TerrainRoad (paved city streets, neighborhood roads and greenway, rolling hills)
ProfileA rolling, scenic loop that starts and finishes in Uptown Charlotte and showcases the Queen City's most distinctive neighborhoods. After leaving the glass-tower skyline the route tours Eastover and the tree-lined boulevards of upscale Myers Park, then Dilworth, South End and Wilmore before swinging through the artsy NoDa district, Plaza Midwood and stretches of greenway, finishing back uptown on 4th Street near Mint Street. With about +1,044 ft (318 m) of total climbing it is not a pancake-flat PR course — the second half carries most of the rolling hills, so it rewards even pacing and strength rather than pure speed. The course is USATF-certified and a Boston qualifier, though as a hilly mid-size race its BQ rate runs modest (around 3–5% of finishers in recent years). As the only full marathon inside the city of Charlotte, it draws the largest road-marathon field in the region.
Boston QualifierYes — Check your BQ time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2026 Charlotte Marathon and what time does it start?

The 2026 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The full marathon, half marathon and rucking division all start together at 7:20 a.m. ET in Uptown Charlotte, with the Chick-fil-A 5K following at 7:35 a.m. Use a pace calculator to plan your splits around the rolling second half.

How hard is the Charlotte Marathon course and is it good for a Boston qualifier?

It is a rolling course, not a flat PR factory. Total climbing is about +1,044 ft (318 m), and most of the hills come in the second half through Myers Park and the neighborhoods. The course is USATF-certified and Boston-qualifying, but the BQ rate is modest — roughly 3–5% of finishers in recent years — so it suits runners who race well on undulating terrain and pace conservatively over the back half. Check your target with the Boston qualifying calculator.

What is the time limit for the Charlotte Marathon?

The course has a 6-hour time limit, which works out to roughly a 13:45 per mile pace. Runners outside that limit may be asked to move to the sidewalk and finishers over six hours may not receive an official time, so plan a finish comfortably inside the cutoff. A finish-time calculator helps you confirm your goal pace clears 6 hours.

What neighborhoods does the Charlotte Marathon course go through?

Starting and finishing in Uptown Charlotte, the loop tours the city's most distinctive areas: Eastover and the leafy boulevards of Myers Park, then Dilworth, South End and Wilmore, the colorful NoDa arts district, Plaza Midwood and sections of greenway before returning uptown. It is one of the most scenic neighborhood tours of any marathon in the Carolinas.

How do I register for the 2026 Charlotte Marathon and how much does it cost?

Registration is handled on RunSignUp. The full marathon costs $150 in the current tier (through September 30, 2026), rising to $160 afterward. The half marathon and rucking division are around $120 and the Chick-fil-A 5K is about $40. Packet pickup is at the Fleet Feet expo at the Charlotte Convention Center the day before.

What is the weather like for the Charlotte Marathon in November?

Mid-November in Charlotte usually means a cool, crisp morning around 41°F (5°C) at the start, warming to the upper 50s–low 60s°F (15–17°C) by late morning. Skies are often clear, humidity is around 70% and rain chances are low (about 23%). It is solid fall racing weather — dress for a cold start with throwaway layers.

Where can I find Charlotte Marathon results?

Results are posted on RunSignUp after the race, along with live tracking on event day. The 2025 edition had about 2,647 full-marathon finishers, making it the largest road marathon in the Charlotte area and the Queen City's only full marathon.

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