Welcome!   

Saturday, November 12th will be the 7th annual Thunder Road Marathon & The Amica Insurance Half-Marathon. Both start at 7:45am. 

The Presbyterian Hospital 5K will begin at 8:15am (time is subject to change)

 

We're VERY Social!!

   

 

EXPO HOURS FOR 2011 

We have added an extra day this year to our Health & Fitness Expo located at the Charlotte Convention Center.

  • Thursday, November 10th 5pm-9pm
    Registration & Packet Pick-up & exhibit hours
  • Friday, November 11th 11am-9pm
    Registration & Packet Pick-up & exhibit hours

There will be NO RACE DAY Registration or Packet Pick-up.

 

Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon unites the excitement of road racing, music, family-friendly entertainment and the Charlotte region's rich heritage of stock car racing. 

From the time the green flag drops on race day until the checkered flag falls on the final finisher, you will experience the race of a lifetime while enjoying the sounds of music along one of the Southeast's most scenic courses.

Feel the thrill of the rumbling engines from some of the world's fastest race cars as the marathon makes its return to Charlotte.  With a race for every age group and ability, Thunder Road is the one event you won't want to miss!

The Thunder Road Marathon also features a Amica Insurance Half Marathon. Both courses are certified.

Amica Insurance Half Marathon: NC08082PH  /  Marathon: NC08081PH

Registration for the 2011 Marathon is now open.

The Thunder Road Marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier! To see the qualifying times for Boston, click here.


Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital is the official healthcare
provider for the Thunder Road Marathon

 

2011 Thunder Road Marathon
Schedule of Events 

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 marathoninfo@runforyourlife.com

 

EXPO Hours & Packet Pickup

Thursday, Nov 10th
5pm – 9pm

Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon Health & Wellness Expo at the Charlotte Convention Center

Friday, Nov 11th
11am – 9pm

(Registration & Packet Pick-up close at 9pm on Friday)

Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon Health & Wellness Expo presented by Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital at the Charlotte Convention Center

 

RACE DAY START TIMES

Saturday, Nov. 12th

THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK-UP!

    6:00am – 7:30am :
    		 Baggage Check is open for Marathoners & Half-Marathon participants only.
    7:44am:
    		 Thunder Road Marathon & Amica Insurance Half-Marathon wheelchair start time
    7:45am:
    		 Thunder Road Marathon & Amica Insurance Half-Marathon start time
    8:15am:
    		 Presbyterian Hospital 5K start time

 

Entry Fees:

 
Before
2/28
3/1-
6/30
7/1-
11/4
EXPO
Marathon
$75
$85
$95
$125
Amica Insurance Half Marathon
$45
$55
$65
$90
The Presbyterian Hospital 5K
$25
$30
$35
$45

Remember, there will  be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK-UP for any of the events.  All mail applications must be Postmarked by Friday, November 3, 2011. ONLINE registration for the 2011 event will close on Sunday, November 6th at midnight. 

 

 

New Balance “Hot Pass”
VIP Package  $69

For a Thunder Road experience that's fast, fun and second-to-none, the "Hot Pass" is your personalized ticket to a race weekend jam-packed with perks!  Your "Hot Pass" opens the door to first-class benefits that best even the pro's and VIP's, but is limited to a select number of marathon and half marathon entrants, so sign-up for yours today! 

HOT PASS tickets include:

•  Exclusive packet pick-up Express Lane at the Marathon Expo
•  Copy of Dick Beardsley’s Book Staying The Course with a personalized autograph
•  Exclusive private pasta carb-up dinner with Dick Beardsley Friday night
•  One complimentary ticket to the VIP Finish Line area for Hot Pass participant
•  Private stretching area on race day with a pre-race word of encouragement from Dick Beardsley
•  Private pre-race restrooms (not Portable Toilets)
•  Escort to the Start Line area with room reserved just for you in your corral
•  Personal bag check at starting line and available at finish line with no waiting
 
The Hot Pass package is ONLY available to a limited number of participants who sign up for either the Thunder Road Half or Full Marathon. 

Click here to register

 Questions, please email Stuart@greenleafevents.net or call 704) 443-7711

 

Maps:

   

Turn by Turn Guide

For turn by turn information, lane restrictions, neighborhoods and mile markers, click the appropriate link below;

 

Marathon Training Program

 18 WEEK – Starts 8/10

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 using Chronotrack RFID electronic timing technology. Each runner must remove the tag from the back of their race number which can be picked up at the Thunder Road Marathon Health & Wellness Expo presented by Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital on Thursday, November 10th or Friday, November 11. 

For instructions on how to properly wear the RFID tag, please CLICK HERE.

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.

 

Athlete Tracking - - NEW!

You will now have the ability to track the entire field or just your favorite runner with a high tech tracking service.  You'll just enter the runner's name to see the current progress in the Thunder Road Marathon

Click here for the tracking tool.

Pit Stops

Pit Stops (water stops) 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.

CLIF SHOT BLOKS 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.  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. More information to come on Baggage Check closer to race day.

Remember Your Achievement!

Personalize your achievement! 

Register by September 15th, 2011 and your name will be on your bib.

 

Really Fun Stuff


Take advantage of a couple of great promotions at this years's event.

  • Sign up now for the best seats in the house.  Special rates until October 22. 
    Click for more details about "VIP SEATING"

  • Check out another "race".
    The official museum of racing is right around the corner
    Click for more details about the NASCAR HALL OF FAME.

  • Show your race bib at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for a free simulator ride with a paid admission.