Marathons in North Carolina

North Carolina is home to 3 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilmington. Rock n Roll Raleigh Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 2,500 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States🇺🇸

Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon draws approximately 1,400 finishers each November on an urban road in Charlotte, United States. It is North Carolina's oldest marathon and remains Charlotte's signature long-distance road race. The route passes Truist Field, the South End rail corridor, and leafy Myers Park streets before returning to the skyline. Truist Field, the South End rail corridor, and leafy Myers Park streets roll before returning to the skyline on North Carolina's oldest marathon course.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States🇺🇸

Rock n Roll Raleigh Marathon

The Rock 'n' Roll Raleigh Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each April through North Carolina's capital and Research Triangle hub. The course passes the North Carolina State Capitol, NC State University, and the Oak City greenways on rolling Piedmont terrain with live music stages. April's Carolina spring and the vibrant downtown finish make it a popular Southeast marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 24 April 2027

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States🇺🇸

Wilmington Marathon

The Wilmington Marathon draws approximately 1,600 finishers each February on an urban and coastal road in Wilmington, United States. The point-to-point design links beach scenery with a historic downtown finish in one of the South's best weather windows. The route passes Intracoastal Waterway stretches, Airlie-area roads, and the Cape Fear River in the final miles. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 February 2027

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States🇺🇸· 156 km away

Myrtle Beach Marathon

The Myrtle Beach Marathon draws approximately 1,800 finishers each March on a scenic coastal road in Myrtle Beach, United States. Its broad roads and beach-town atmosphere make it one of the easier early-season U.S. marathons for steady pacing. The course passes Ocean Boulevard, beachfront neighborhoods, and long flat stretches near the Atlantic shoreline. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Kiawah Island, South Carolina, United States🇺🇸· 288 km away

Kiawah Island Marathon

The Kiawah Island Marathon draws approximately 1,400 finishers each December on a resort island road in Kiawah Island, United States. Its quiet island setting feels markedly different from a big-city winter marathon. The course passes maritime forest roads, lagoons, golf fairways, and glimpses of boardwalks near the Atlantic. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

Richmond, Virginia, United States🇺🇸· 314 km away

Richmond Marathon

The Richmond Marathon draws approximately 4,000 finishers on an urban road in Richmond, United States. The course starts and finishes at the Richmond Coliseum. The route follows the James River Park System and passes historic Monument Avenue. Very flat with riverside trails.

Next race: Saturday, 14 November 2026

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States🇺🇸· 346 km away

Yuengling Shamrock Marathon

The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is a beloved Virginia Beach tradition, drawing approximately 4,200 finishers each March along the Atlantic Ocean boardwalk. The out-and-back course follows the Virginia Beach oceanfront past the Neptune statue, the Fishing Pier, and the resort strip with flat coastal pavement throughout. March's cool Atlantic coast weather and post-race Shamrock party make it a classic East Coast spring marathon.

Next race: Saturday, 20 March 2027

Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States🇺🇸· 460 km away

Marine Corps Marathon

The Marine Corps Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 16k finishers on a point-to-point road in Washington, D.C., United States. The course runs from the Pentagon in Arlington to the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima). The route crosses the Arlington Memorial Bridge into Washington, D.C., passing the Lincoln Memorial, National Mall monuments, and Hains Point before finishing in Arlington. Rolling terrain with climbs on Memorial Bridge and at Hains Point.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026