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Charlotte Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Charlotte (North Carolina, United States)

LocationCharlotte, North Carolina, United StatesShow on map(35.2271° N, 80.8431° W)
Date & StatusNovember 14, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Charlotte Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Charlotte, North Carolina, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Public Park, Relay.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 14, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (thecharlottemarathon.com).

Official website
Charlotte Marathon in Charlotte (Work: "Runners participate in a race in a busy street during a city event with spectators cheering on the sidelines", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runners participate in a race in a busy street during a city event with spectators cheering on the sidelines" · Photo: Shixart1985 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunPublic ParkRelay

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m224 m - 304 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Relay)Road Running42.2 km+190 m227 m - 307 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m230 m - 270 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 KRoad Running5 km+22 m233 m - 242 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
224 m - 304 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS35.2271° N, 80.8431° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 224 m to 304 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 304 m·at 25.1 km·Ø 0.9 %
224 m251 m277 m304 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km304 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Charlotte Marathon take place?

Charlotte Marathon takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, US (start area at coordinates 35.2271° N, 80.8431° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 14, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Charlotte Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Charlotte Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 224 m and 304 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Charlotte Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (thecharlottemarathon.com).