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Registration

You may register on line for any of the races by visiting

More details about each race is available by clicking the specific race in the "RACES" drop down button above.

You may also register by downloading our printed registration form.

If you have questions about registration please contact marathonreg@runforyourlife.com

Marathon Training Program

 18 WEEK – Starts 8/11

Hal Higdon is ready to help you train for Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon!  Higdon, the best-selling author of Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide and a contributing editor to Runner’s World magazine, estimates that he has helped more than a quarter million runners run their best races.

Whether novice, intermediate or advanced runner, Higdon has designed marathon, 1/2 marathon, and 5k training programs to get you to the finish line in a Personal Best time. Higdon’s 8 to 18 week interactive programs specific to the races of this year's Thunder Road Marathon are available through TrainingPeaks.  Click for details

Timing and Scoring:

Timing and scoring will be done with ChampionChip Technology. Each runner must pick up his or her chip at the Thunder Road Marathon Health & Wellness Expo presented by Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital on Friday, December 11 or Saturday, December 12.  Runners who do not turn in their chips at the conclusion of their race will be assessed a $10 fee. (The event has the right to charge your credit card for this fee.)

Timing mats will be located at the start, 10K mark, 13.1 mile mark, 20 mile mark and the finish. Runners who do not register a split time at one of the checkpoints will be subject to disqualification.

SMARTBOX of Charlotte Pit Stops

Dasani Water and Powerade ION will be available at the following places along the course: Mile 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23.5, and 25.

Gel will be provided at mile markers 16 and 20.

And perhaps for some, most importantly, portable restrooms will be stationed at the water stations, about every two miles along the course.

Pace Teams

Endurance Magazine Pace Teams

Charlotte’s Thunder Road Marathon will offer Endurance Magazine Pace Teams to help you run your best marathon!  Pace Teams are available at the following times: 3:00, 3:15, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, and 5:00.

Participating in a Pace Team is FREE and open to all runners.  Endurance Magazine Pace Team leaders will run even splits to get you to the finish at your goal time.  Simply sign up at the Endurance Magazine Pace Team booth at the Thunder Road Marathon Health & Wellness Expo presented by Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital.  On race day, go to the start area 15 - 25 minutes early to find your team and meet your Pace Team leaders.

If you begin to struggle . . .

Should you feel like you cannot finish or need assistance, there will be a sag wagon availble to assist you.

There will be trained medical personnel available to aid runners who need attention.

Time Limits

The marathon has a 6-hour time limit and the Amica Insurance Half Marathon has a 3 hour time limit. Runners who cannot maintain a 13:45 per mile pace will be asked to leave the course for their own safety.

Pit Stops will close and volunteers and police officers at intersections will not be available to participants who fall below the 13:45 per mile pace. This will be strictly enforced.

Bag Check

Bag check is available for Marathoners and Half Marathoners. Look for us in the Charlotte Convention Center where we will collect your extra running gear and have it ready for you after your race…hassle free.