Charlotte Marathon this weekend: streets to avoid and impacted neighborhoods

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This weekend is a big weekend for the Charlotte running community: the 2025 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is here.

More than 11,000 participants are expected in the full marathon, the half marathon and the 5 km. All events begin Saturday, November 15 with the full marathon and half marathon starting at 7:20 a.m. ET and the 5K at 7:35 a.m. ET.

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The full 26.2-mile course of the Charlotte Marathon begins on South Tryon Street and runs through some of the city’s most important thoroughfares.

Runners will take routes including Tryon Street, Fourth Street, Morehead Street, College Street and South Mint Street as they head toward the finish behind Truist Field.

The race route passes through Uptown and deeper into the neighborhoods before returning to the heartland. These main streets will experience closures or a strong impact on traffic due to the full marathon.

The half marathon (13.1 miles) starts at the same time as the full marathon (7:20) and uses largely the same initial course. Although it does not cover the full loop, it passes through key links like Queens Road East and West, Kings Drive and the North Davidson Street area as part of its route.

These main roads will also be impacted by traffic at the start and finish of the half marathon.

Spectators and commuters should be aware that road closures and traffic disruptions will extend across several Charlotte neighborhoods.

Events will impact Uptown Charlotte, Myers Park, Dilworth, NoDa, Plaza Midwood and South End. If you live or travel to these areas on Saturday morning, it is wise to plan alternate routes and allow extra time.

Or if you want to cheer on the runners, these will be perfect places to set up!

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