FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 12, 2025
Charlotte — The 20th anniversary Novant Health Charlotte Marathon has even more reasons to celebrate! The 2024 event has once again demonstrated its commitment to community by raising $126,641 for Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital. This significant contribution pushes the event’s total donations to the hospital well beyond the half-million dollar mark since the partnership began.
At a formal check presentation today, Tim Rhodes, RunCharlotte President and Managing Partner of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, was enthusiastic about the opportunity to write another big check. “This year’s fundraising success reaffirms our dedication to making meaningful change in our community. The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is more than just a running event; it’s a powerful vehicle for doing greater good.”

The November 16, 2024 event saw record-breaking participation, with nearly 9,600 athletes from all 50 states and 19 countries taking part in the marathon, half marathon, relay, and 5K events. Again this year, runners had the opportunity to fundraise through “Team Hemby.” Participants and the public were able to follow the hospital’s impact through the “Meaningful Miles” program, which highlighted the journeys of Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital patients.
“The Charlotte Marathon is a meaningful event for every athlete who tackles the course, but it means even more to the patients and families served by Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital,” said Dr. Catherine Ohmstede, Novant Health Children’s Institute physician leader for the Greater Charlotte region. “Last year alone we provided care for more than half a million of these young patients. That’s more than 500,000 children served by Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, and the funds raised through the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon will have a profound impact on every person who receives remarkable care within our children’s hospital.”
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon continues to be a cornerstone event on Charlotte’s running calendar, combining athletic achievement with community impact. As the event looks ahead to its 21st year in 2025, organizers are optimistic about further growing its contribution to pediatric healthcare in the region.
For more information about the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon or to register for the 2025 events, visit thecharlottemarathon.com.
About RunCharlotte and the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon
RunCharlotte is Charlotte’s home for the resources, inspiration, and experiences to guide runners of all paces. Since 2005, the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon has capped the local road racing season. The event, its participants, and partners have contributed more than $600,000 to support programs at Novant Health’s Hemby Children’s Hospital.