Experience the vibrant running community of Charlotte, North Carolina as you embark on an 18-week journey through full and half marathon training with RunNC powered by Charlotte Running Company. This comprehensive program offers not just detailed weekly coaching but also six group runs per week to keep your training exciting and social. The season kicks off with a kickoff meeting on July 12 at CRC Promenade from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., setting the stage for an enriching experience through November 14, culminating in the main group runs for both full marathon and half marathon participants. For those looking ahead, early registration opens on June 8 with a dedicated Chicago Marathon group that will begin its training journey earlier. Each week, you'll join one of six coached group runs, tailored to fit your pace. Choose from Monday morning starts at Starbucks Carmel Rd or The Track Project CRC Promenade, or Thursday evenings at Sole @ CRC Dilworth and Ballantyne Run Club. Saturday long runs rotate among three locations—CRC Dilworth, CRC Promenade, and Little Sugar Creek Park Road Greenway Entrance—to keep the scenery fresh. In addition to running, participants enjoy a variety of perks including water coolers on select Saturdays for hydration support, pacers available at all paces, choice between a technical tee or singlet (optional hoodie can be purchased), nutrition samples, discounts at Charlotte Running Company, monthly yoga classes, and regular clinics covering good form, injury prevention, nutrition, and hydration. The program also fosters community through group socials and meetups, ensuring you're not just training for the race but building lasting connections with fellow runners. Whether your goal is to finish a first half marathon or prepare for a full marathon, RunNC powered by Charlotte Running Company has everything you need to achieve success on this exciting journey.
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Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Charlotte.
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22.3° / 32.9°
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24.8° / 34.5°
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Avg sunshine hours
11h 44m
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Avg rainfall
3.3 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
8.3 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Very high
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Very High (8.0)
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Humidity
70.0%
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Sunrise
06:20
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Sunset
20:36
About Charlotte
Learn more about the host city, Charlotte.
Charlotte is an ambitious and rapidly growing city in the southern part of the Piedmont of North Carolina. It is also developing its fledgling tourist industry; its central core is one of the most visitor-friendly districts in the Carolinas.