Charlotte Marathon course.

1. 01

   Pacing the hills

   With 318 m of total climb and a high point of 235 m, the hills come in the middle and later miles. Hold back early in Uptown and through Myers Park to save legs for the sustained climbs.

   From the elevation profile

2. 02

   Cold start

   Typical race-day temperature is 6.1°C, so start with layers you can shed. The loop returns to Uptown, so you can leave warm clothing at the start/finish area.

   From the temperature

3. 03

   Loop layout

   The marathon is a loop starting and finishing in Uptown Charlotte at about 220 m elevation. Familiarize yourself with the finish area before the start, as you'll return there.

   From the layout

4. 04

   Neighborhood support

   The course winds through Myers Park, NoDa and South End, with enthusiastic crowd support. Use these pockets of energy, especially when the hills bite in the later stages.

   From the description

5. 05

   Rolling terrain

   The course drops to about 188 m and rises to 235 m, so expect continuous rolling terrain. Practice running steady effort on undulating routes rather than flat splits.

   From the elevation profile

Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.