Novant Health Charlotte Marathon: Traffic Impacts and Course Details for Saturday, Nov. 16

The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, marking its 20th anniversary, is set to take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024. This year’s event is sold out for only the second time in its history, attracting thousands of runners to the streets of Charlotte[1][3].

The marathon will start at 7:20 a.m. on North Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte, with the start closing 10 minutes later at 7:30 a.m. The Chick-fil-A 5K will begin at 7:35 a.m., closing at 7:45 a.m. The course spans 26.2 miles, taking runners through various historic neighborhoods including East Over, Myers Park, Dilworth, Southend, Wilmore, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, and Greenway before returning to Uptown Charlotte[1][3].

The event includes four main races: the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, and the Chick-fil-A 5K. All races start in Uptown Charlotte and will impact traffic significantly, with road closures beginning around 6:00 a.m. and expected to reopen by 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Major roads such as MLK Drive, Brooklyn Village Parkway, and Trade Street will be closed during the event[1][3].

The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon benefits the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, with participants contributing over $500,000 since the partnership began in 2014. This year’s event continues to support remarkable care for children in the Carolinas and beyond.