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Which streets will be closed for the Charlotte marathon this weekend? See the maps

Runners race to the lead at the start of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday morning, Nov. 4, 2023
Runners race to the lead at the start of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday morning, Nov. 4, 2023 Special to the Observer

The countdown is on for thousands of runners who will be packing the streets of uptown for one of the biggest race weekends in Charlotte.

The 2024 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, half marathon, 5K and marathon relay events will be held Saturday, Nov. 16 with over 9,000 runners from around the world coming together to benefit Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.

Nearly 7,300 runners surged down Graham Street at the start of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 in Charlotte, NC. The full and half marathons and the relay races kicked off at 7:20 a.m., while the 5K race started at 7:35 a.m.
Nearly 7,300 runners surged down Graham Street at the start of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 in Charlotte, NC. The full and half marathons and the relay races kicked off at 7:20 a.m., while the 5K race started at 7:35 a.m. John D. Simmons Special to the Observer

All distances and all events are officially sold out, and organizers are anticipating a record number of crowds.

Charlotte marathon start & finish line

The start line for all distances will be at 525 S. Tryon St. and the finish line will be on 4th Street near Mint Street.

Roads around uptown Charlotte, NoDa, Myers Park, Plaza Midwood and other surrounding areas will be blocked off for participants, including portions of:

  • Morehead Street
  • Mint Street
  • Randolph Road
  • Queens Road

The marathon, half marathon and marathon relays will kick off at 7:20 a.m. The 5k begins at 7:35 a.m.

The 5k first finish time is expected around 7:55 a.m., and the full marathon’s first finish time is expected around 9:55 a.m. According to organizers, all roads should be clear by 1:30 p.m.

2024 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon route

A screenshot of the marathon map
A screenshot of the marathon map Courtesy of TheCharlotteMarathon.com
A screenshot of the half marathon map.
A screenshot of the half marathon map. Courtesy of TheCharlotteMarathon.com
A screenshot of the marathon relay map.
A screenshot of the marathon relay map. Courtesy of TheCharlotteMarathon.com
A screenshot of the half marathon relay map.
A screenshot of the half marathon relay map. Courtesy of TheCharlotteMarathon.com
A screenshot of the 5k map.
A screenshot of the 5k map. Courtesy of TheCharlotteMarathon.com

You can find more information, including the map of all race routes and the full turn by turn list of all road closures created by organizers for race weekend online at thecharlottemarathon.com.

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Chyna Blackmon
The Charlotte Observer
Chyna Blackmon was a service journalism reporter for The Charlotte Observer. A native of the Carolinas, she grew up in Columbia, SC, and graduated from Queens University of Charlotte. She’s also worked in local television news in Charlotte, NC, and Richmond, VA. Support my work with a digital subscription
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