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Marathons in Greater Charlotte

Greater Charlotte has 5 upcoming Marathons. The marathon is the benchmark endurance event — 26.2 miles of grit, pacing, and finish-line emotion that draws runners back year after year.

5 upcoming races listed

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Pirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (17)

Set sail for a fun-filled race in Charlotte, NC, featuring a pirate theme, costume contest, and finisher medals.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT26.2 MilesCharlotte, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Haunted 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (43)

Run a spooky race in Charlotte, NC, featuring a costume contest and distances from 5K to a full marathon.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT26.2 MilesCharlotte, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

Experience Charlotte's sole full marathon, plus a half and 5K, on a rolling course with mild weather. A race for every goal and pace.

Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 7:20 AM EST26.2 MilesCharlotte, NC
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (46)

Embrace the "Gobbler" spirit on a shaded, mixed-surface course, complete with finisher medals and a fun costume contest.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 9:30 AM EST26.2 MilesConcord, NC
Push PotentialRUN

Course · Mixed · Rolling · Timed race

Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Concord, NC (50)

Embrace the holiday spirit on a mixed-terrain course in Concord, NC, featuring finisher medals, awards, and a fun best costume contest.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 9:30 AM EST26.2 MilesConcord, NC
Push PotentialRUN

Course · Mixed · Rolling · Timed race

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