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Mid-November · Southeast · Loop

Charlotte Marathon

Charlotte, NC

Uptown skyline and tree-lined neighborhoods

Official site

Opens the race organizer's website

Typical start temp
49°F(estimated)
Field size
~1,500 runners(estimated)
Course
Rolling
Elevation
800 ft gain(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A loop course around Charlotte, NC, with steady rollers that reward even pacing.

Good fit if

  • Not enough verified data yet.

Think twice if

  • No notable warnings in the data.

Course and logistics

Course type
Loop
Surface
Road
Total gain
800 ft(estimated)
Field size
~1,500 runners(estimated)
Crowd support
Pockets of spectators
Entry
Data coming soon
Start / finish
Start and finish in the same area

Race details

Typical timing
Mid-November
Region
Southeast
Editorial tier
Featured
Data last reviewed
2026-08-26

Uptown skyline and tree-lined neighborhoods

Good to know

  • Loop course
  • Destination race

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start
49°F(estimated)
By midday
60°F(estimated)
Dew point
42°F(estimated)
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 49°F — excellent marathon conditions.

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