Expo
Pick up your bib and kick off race weekend at the 2026 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Health and Wellness Expo presented by Fleet Feet. The Expo takes place Friday, November 13th at the Charlotte Convention Center from 10am to 7pm.
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November 14, 2026
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Pick up your bib and kick off race weekend at the 2026 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Health and Wellness Expo presented by Fleet Feet. The Expo takes place Friday, November 13th at the Charlotte Convention Center from 10am to 7pm.
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Race day arrives bright and early on Saturday, November 14th. Set your alarm, lay out your gear, and get ready to take on the Queen City. Make sure you’re in the loop and visit our Runner Information page.
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The party starts at the finish line. Every runner who crosses gets the celebration they earned at the Finish Line Festival, and spectators are not just welcome, they are part of it. Come cheer the finishers home and stay for a festival worthy of the Queen City.
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Race day takes over the Queen City streets. Check back here for updated street closure information so you can plan ahead and get where you need to be.
Uptown fills up fast on race day. Plan ahead, book your parking early, and carpool when possible. Full parking details and booking information will be shared before race day so keep an eye out. We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app. To reserve your parking spot for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, visit the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon SpotHero Parking Page.
Leave the car at home and let Charlotte do the driving. The CATS Blue Line light rail has stops near the start line, making race day travel easy for runners and spectators alike.
Make a full weekend out of it. Whether you are traveling from across the country or just looking to stay close to the start line, Charlotte has accommodations for every kind of race weekend. Book your stay here and keep an eye out for marathon specific room rates and details coming soon.
Race weekend is the perfect excuse to experience everything Charlotte has to offer. Whether you are visiting the Queen City for the first time or showing friends and family what makes this place special, Charlotte has a lot going on beyond the miles. From world class dining and entertainment to neighborhoods worth exploring on foot, this city has a way of turning a race trip into a full on adventure. Start planning your Charlotte experience here and make the most of every moment before and after race day.
