CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Marathon on Saturday, which stretches over 26 miles from Uptown Charlotte through numerous neighborhoods before returning to Uptown, will result in numerous lane and road closures for drivers.
7,500 runners from 45 states and eight countries are expected to participate. The number of runners has increased 30% since 2019, according to Charlotte Marathon organizers.
The marathon begins on Graham Street in Uptown Charlotte at 7:20 a.m.. From there, runners will travel through the neighborhoods of East Over, Myers Park, Dilworth, Southend, Wilmore, NoDa, and Plaza Midwood. At times, the race course revisits some neighborhoods.
Charlotte Marathon race course map
Organizers have published a map of the race courses to help both runners and drivers visualize the course and potential roadway impacts.
Charlotte Marathon turn-by-turn directions
Not all roads will be completely closed during the race. Some roadways will have partial closures and some roadways will only temporarily close with immediate reopening after the last runner travels through the area.
Organizers have also published a more detailed turn-by-turn of the race course, which helps runners navigate while also helping drivers anticipate how quickly some roads may reopen.
Transit impacts
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will delay the start of CityLYNX Gold Line service on Saturday until 10:30 a.m. because of the marathon.
Marathon weekend events
Marathon events begin Friday with the Health and Wellness Expo and packet pick-up at the Sheraton Hotel Uptown. The Expo is open to the public, and includes an array of vendors, activities, Charlotte’s DJ Rosice, and a recording of The Running Around Charlotte Podcast.
Saturday’s events include the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, half marathon, rucking half marathon, full and half marathon relays, and the Chick-fil-A 5k, according to organizers. All running and walking events begin on Graham Street, behind Truist Field.
Charlotte Marathon weekend schedule
Friday, November 3
Pre-Event Expo and Packet Pick-Up
Sheraton Hotel Charlotte, 555 S.McDowell St, Charlotte, NC 28204
10:00am — 7:00pm
Saturday, November 4
All events start on Graham St., between 3rd and 4th
7:10am – half marathon rucking start
7:20am — Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, half marathon, and marathon/half marathon relay starts
7:35am — Chick-fil-A 5K start