Mid-November · Southeast · Loop
Charlotte, NC · Saturday, November 14, 2026
Uptown skyline and tree-lined neighborhoods
Opens the race organizer's website
Typical start
49°
Cooler than 46% of U.S. marathons
Modeled historical conditions
Elevation gain
800ft
Flatter than 15% of races
Estimated total climb
Field size
1.5K
Larger than 60% of races
Estimated field
PR potential
7.3/10
Ahead of 37% of races
Almanac model
Percentiles compare this race against all 224 U.S. marathons in the Almanac.
800 ft gain
Rolling course, loop.
Modeled from location, month and coastal proximity, not verified race history.
6 AM
41°
Start
49°
Midday
60°
Typical start sits at 49°F, excellent marathon conditions.
Typical dew point 42°F, 22% chance of precipitation, wind around 7 mph. All modeled.
The bottom line
A balanced race that suits most goals without specialising in any.
Charlotte Marathon is a strong choice for a first marathon, and the course rolls gently without any sustained climbing. The tradeoff is that nothing about it is extreme in either direction.
A loop course around Charlotte, NC, with steady rollers that reward even pacing.
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