US running this weekend: Richmond and Charlotte put young people at the heart of marathon day
By AthRecs Editorial · 1 min read
Two Saturday marathons make a good case for looking past the finishing clock. Richmond’s runners are raising money for youth activity, and Charlotte’s official beneficiary is a children’s hospital.
Richmond has filled the 8K, half and full marathon
Virginia’s Sports Backers expects about 21,000 runners and walkers across the three sold-out distances. The organiser’s training team began its build-up in June. Its charity bibs support Kids On The Move and Active Living Leadership ALL Stars, and RaceRecord is the official tracker.
Charlotte runs for Hemby Children’s Hospital
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon also takes place on Saturday 14 November. Its designated beneficiary is Hemby Children’s Hospital. The organiser’s fundraising page describes support for children and their families. That gives somebody’s early alarm and long run a purpose that lasts well beyond Saturday.
Official information and image credits
Sources: https://runsignup.com/Race/17795/Charity/1700 · https://www.sportsbackers.org/blog/allianz-richmond-marathon-race-week/ · https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Richmond%27s_skyline_and_Mayo_Bridge_over_historical_James_River%2C_Richmond%2C_VA._%288630760729%29.jpg · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
Quick answers
Are Richmond and Charlotte marathons on the same day in 2026?
Yes. Both are on Saturday 14 November 2026.
Which charity does the Charlotte Marathon support?
Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital is the official beneficiary.