A participant rings a bell after competing in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C.
Matt Kelley
For the Observer
A record of nearly 11,500 runners took over the streets for the 21st annual Novant Health Charlotte Marathon on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.
Charlotte’s largest running race, which sold out a few days before race day, included a marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles), a marathon relay and a 5K.
Check out our photo gallery of runners: see if you can spot yourself!
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants prepare to compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Supporters cheer on runners as they compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte. Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants prepare to compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
A participant smiles after competing in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants celebrate after competing in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants celebrate after competing in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants embrace after competing in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants pose for a photo after competing in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
A participant reacts after competing in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants celebrate after competing in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
A participant poses for a photo after competing in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
A participant smiles after competing in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
A participant receives their medal after competing in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
A participant receives their medal after competing in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Supporters cheer on participants in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Supporters cheer on participants in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants celebrate after competing in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Supporters cheer on participants in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Participants compete in the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Charlotte Matt Kelley For the Observer
Melissa Oyler is the editor of CharlotteFive. When she’s not writing or editing, you’ll find her running, practicing hot yoga, weightlifting or snuggling with her rescue dogs, X and Charlie. Find her on Instagram or X: @melissaoyler.Support my work with a digital subscription
