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Charlotte Marathon: Record Runners Hit the Streets
14 Nov
Summary
- A record 13,250 runners will compete in the marathon.
- The race starts Saturday at 7 a.m. at 525 S. Tryon St.
- Several streets close Friday and Saturday for the event.
The 22nd annual Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is poised to be a major event, with a record-breaking 13,250 runners registered to participate. The marathon is scheduled to commence this Saturday, November 13th, at 7 a.m. from its starting point at 525 S. Tryon St. in uptown Charlotte.
The extensive 26.2-mile route is designed to showcase the city's vibrant neighborhoods. Runners will traverse areas including Eastover, Myers Park, Dilworth, South End, Wilmore, Greenway, NoDa, and Plaza Midwood, ultimately returning to the uptown finish line.
To ensure the safety of participants and facilitate the race, significant street closures will be implemented. Beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 12th, Mint Street (between MLK Jr. Boulevard and Fourth Street), Third Street (between Mint and Poplar), and Fourth Street (between Graham and Mint) will be closed. Further closures will take effect at 4 a.m. on Saturday, impacting South Tryon Street, Levine Avenue, MLK Jr. Boulevard, and Third Street in uptown.
While South Tryon Street and its cross streets are slated to reopen by 9 a.m. on Saturday, officials anticipate all affected streets will be clear by 4 p.m. A detailed guide with turn-by-turn directions and estimated runner times has also been provided by the marathon organizers.
