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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

View our training plans here.

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.

Packet Pickup is at the 2022 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Expo. Make time to visit with our Sponsors and Partners at the Expo.

• Location: TBD
• Time: Friday 11/11 – 10am – 7pm 

Pre-check your bag at the Expo! Bring what you need and check it with the Gentle Giant baggage truck just outside the t-shirt pick-up area. Pin your number on the bag, fill your Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Bag, check it and it will be at the Finish line waiting for you!

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! 

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.

Coming soon!

Grab your shirts at Expo. 5Kers don’t forget your Feetures socks! 

Shirt exchanges are not available at the Expo.

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

Ruckers: 7:10am

Full and Half Marathon and Relays: 7:20am

5K: 7:35am

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

• 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

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.

Wear your goods and toss them in the clothing drop boxes pre- and post-start – all clothing donations will go to Running Works!

We love dogs, but they are not permitted on the course.

Join us for the Finish Line Festival 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 

Novant Health Medical Tent is open and available to all runners just post finish

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:

Find Uptown parking here: https://www.charlottecentercity.org/transportation/parking/

Grab your pre-packed food bag just after medals and enjoy it in the Festival!

Meet your team on Graham and run the last 100M and ALL get your photos together!

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 are welcome at all events; please start near the back of the pack. We do not, however, have a separate stroller division.

The course limit is 6:00 for the full marathon and 3:00 for the half marathon.

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. 

Look for the green “Solutions” Tent on Mint St. by the Beer Garden after the event – we can help!

Race results are available here.

Photos will be posted within one week. Please check your email for updates.