
Runner Information
Boston Qualifying
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying race. Potential qualifiers for the 2023 Boston Marathon must meet designated time standards corresponding with their age group and gender.
The following are qualifying standards set by the Boston Marathon:
- Achieving one’s qualifying standard does not guarantee entry, but simply the opportunity to submit for registration.
- The acceptance of official race entrants will be based on qualifying time, with the fastest qualifiers (in relation to their age and gender) being accepted first until the race is full.
- Only a certified full marathon distance will be accepted for qualifying. Distances shorter than a full marathon will not be accepted.
- All qualifying times are subject to review and verification.
- Minimum age requirement for the Boston Marathon is 18 on race day.
- All standards are based on official submitted net time.
Changing Events
To switch events, click on Manage Registration at the top right corner of this page. Find Novant Health Charlotte Marathon on the list, then click Manage Registration (in blue). Then select Transfer Event from the top menu.

If you’re switching to a longer distance, you will be charged the difference in entry fees in effect at the time of your distance change. If you’re switching to a shorter distance, a refund will not be provided.
NOTE: you may not be guaranteed swag, merchandise, medals, etc., after a certain date. Also, to be eligible for awards, you MUST run the distance for which you are registered/transferred.
Changing Your Registration Information
To switch events, click on Manage Registration at the top right corner of this page. Find Novant Health Charlotte Marathon on the list, then click Manage Registration (in blue). Then select Participant Info from the top menu.
From your participant info page, you can change your address, phone number, email address, shirt size, personalized bib name, emergency contact information, and user name and password.

Deferring Your Registration
To switch events, click on Manage Registration at the top right corner of this page. Find Novant Health Charlotte Marathon on the list, then click Manage Registration (in blue). Then select Defer Registration from the top menu.

Fundraising for Team Hemby
Join us in raising money for Hemby Children’s Hospital. As a Team Hemby member, you’ll get to fundraise for a great cause AND get exclusive swag and benefits. Learn more here.
iTAB
Everyone has a different reason for entering a race. To get a personal best. To raise money for charity. To prove you can get over the finish line, after the weeks and months of training you’ve put in.
Now you can celebrate your race story – by personalizing your medal with an iTAB.

By purchasing an iTAB, you can personalize your race medal with your name, your finish time, and an optional message. Your iTAB is attached to the medal ribbon with our unique iTAB ribbon hanger – so you can see it from the front along with the medal itself. So when you’ve added an iTAB, you can always remember your race time – and share the story of your race day with friends and family.
Order your iTab through RunSignUp. It will be mailed to your address associated with the registration about 3 weeks after the race. Your name as written on your registration and your finish time will be engraved on the iTab.
Runner Instructions
Please check the email you used to register for the event. There will be updates sent as race day approaches, so make sure you are receiving our emails.
Social Teams
Make a team of your co-workers, friends, or family and run together!
During registration, you can make a team or join one. Set a password and keep it to your invited group or welcome everyone! Run Group, Girls Scout Troop, Neighborhood, or family!
*No team benefits other than having fun!*
Training
View our training plans here.
Transferring A Registration
To switch events, click on Manage Registration at the top right corner of this page. Find Novant Health Charlotte Marathon on the list, then click Manage Registration (in blue). Then select Transfer to Another Runner from the top menu.

Race Weekend
Race Expo
Packet Pickup is at the 2022 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Expo. Make time to visit with our Sponsors and Partners at the Expo.
- Location: Victoria Yards 219 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Time: Friday 11/11 – 10am – 7pm
Expo Transportation & Parking
- Charlotte Lynx Light Rail to 7th Street Station
- 7th Street Station Parking Garage – The Market at 7th Street validates parking for 90 minutes with purchase – https://themarketat7thstreet.com/visit/
- Uptown parking map – Preferred Parking – https://www.preferredparking.com/2019_Charlotte.html
- Street Parking on Brevard, 8th or North College Street
Bib Pickup
Bring your registration code and ID – pick up at any open bib pick up counter! Family and friends must have a copy of your photo ID to be allowed to pick up your packet (a photo on their phone is fine).
Register on site for any race distance!
Hotels
Courtyard Charlotte City Center, 237 S Tryon Street
- $125 USD per night, per room + tax
- Parking: Self Parking $28 per day, per car
- Book here
Holiday Inn Center City, 230 N College Street
- $109 USD per night, per room + tax
- Use Online Group Code RUN and Book here
- Reservations can also be made by calling the Hotel Front Desk directly at (704) 335-5400 Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM or by calling 1-800-HOLIDAY. When calling to make reservations guests must identify themselves as members of the Novant Charlotte Marathon.
- Reservation cutoff date is 10/10/22
Hilton Garden Inn, 508 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
- $184 USD per night, per room + tax
- Book Here
- Book by phone at 1-800-445-8667 or call the hotel directly at 704-347-5972, dial 0 to speak with an onsite guest services agent. The group code is NHM.
Hampton Inn, 530 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
- $184 USD per night, per room + tax
- Book Here
- Book by phone at 1-800-426-7866 or call the hotel directly at 704-373-0917, dial 0 to speak with an onsite guest services agent. The group code is NHM.
Westin, 601 S College Street
- $191 USD per night, per room + tax
- Book Here
- Book by phone at (704) 375-2600 on or before Wednesday, October 20, 2022. When calling, please identify yourself as part of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon group.
T-Shirts
Grab your shirts at Expo. 5Kers don’t forget your Feetures socks!
Shirt exchanges are not available at the Expo.
Race Day
Start Line
The start line is located on Graham Street between 3rd and 4th Streets. View a map here: https://thecharlottemarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Finish-Festival-Map.png
Ruckers: 7:10am, weigh-in at the start line at 6:30am.
Full and Half Marathon and Relays: 7:20am
5K: 7:35am
Start Times
Ruckers: 7:10am
Full and Half Marathon and Relays: 7:20am
5K: 7:35am
Finish Line
The finish line is located on 4th Street near Mint Street.
Join us to cheer on the runners; first finishers expected times:
- 5k – 7:55am
- Half – 8:35am
- Full – 9:50am

Awards
- 5k – 8:30am
- Half Marathon & Relay – 10am
- Full Marathon & Relay – 12pm
Awards are given to the top 3 overall (top 5 for the marathon) and top 3 for each age group.
** Must be present to receive awards
Bag Check
Race day bag check is located at the Corner of S Mint and 3rd Street. Look for the HUGE Gentle Giant Semi truck, pin your number on and fill your Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Bag, check it, and pick it up when you finish.
Clothing Drop
Wear your goods and toss them in the clothing drop boxes pre- and post-start – all clothing donations will go to Running Works!
Dogs
We love dogs, but they are not permitted on the course.
Finish Line Festival Presented by Cortland Properties
Join us for the Finish Line Festival Presented by Cortland on Mint Street – Vendors, Food Trucks, DJ Rosice, giveaways, and more!
Make a plan BEFORE the race where to meet your family!
See a map here: https://thecharlottemarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Finish-Festival-Map.png
Medical Team
Novant Health Medical Tent is open and available to all runners just post finish
Pace Team
If you’re after that Personal Best, Boston Qualifying Time, or just want to find a group running your speed, look for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Pace Team powered by Charlotte Running Club and runCLTrun in the starting corral.
Pace Groups:
Marathon
- 3:00
- 3:15
- 3:30
- 3:45
- 4:00
- 4:15
- 4:30
- 4:45
- 5:00
- 5:15
- 5:30
- 5:45
- 6:00
Half Marathon
- 1:30
- 1:45
- 2:00
- 2:15
- 2:30
- 2:45
- 3:00
Parking
Find Uptown parking here: https://www.charlottecentercity.org/transportation/parking/
Photography
Get your personal race photos with FinisherPix!
FinisherPix is the official photographer at the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon 2022.
Your personal race photos will be available at https://www.finisherpix.com/e/5785
Access your FREE Finisher picture here
https://freephotos.finisherpix.com/gallery/2022charlottemarathon/
YOUR BEST PHOTOS
- Ensure you have your race number visible at all times
- Look out for our FinisherPix photographers on course and SMILE 😊
- Look up when you cross the finishline and smile BIG!
- Upload a selfie at the bottom of your gallery to find more photos of you and to add it to your gallery.
Publix Runner Bag
Grab your pre-packed food bag just after medals and enjoy it in the Festival!
Relay Medals & Photos
Meet your team on Graham and run the last 100M and ALL get your photos together!
Runner Tracking
Friends and family want to cheer you on? Download the RaceJoy app, search for Novant Health Charlotte Marathon and they can find and track you!
Strollers
Strollers are welcome at all events; please start near the back of the pack. We do not, however, have a separate stroller division.
Time Limits
The course limit is 6:00 for the full marathon and 3:00 for the half marathon. If you are outside this limit you will be asked to move to the sidewalk. Runners with a total time of over six hours may not receive an official time.
Will Call
If you selected Concierge Will Call at registration, you will find your packet at the green Solutions Tent on Mint St. by the Beer Garden.
You may also grab your packet at the pre-event Expo. Please go to the Solutions Table as opposed to the regular pick-up line. Your packet will be at the Solutions table at the Expo.
Other Questions
Look for the green “Solutions” Tent on Mint St. by the Beer Garden after the event – we can help!
Post-Race
Results
Race results are available here.
Photos
FinisherPix is the official photographer at the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon 2022.
Your personal race photos will be available at https://www.finisherpix.com/e/5785
Access your FREE Finisher picture here
https://freephotos.finisherpix.com/gallery/2022charlottemarathon/