While most of us were still asleep, thousands of excited runners lined up to take the Queen City’s streets for the Charlotte Marathon on Saturday.
Just before 7 a.m., the participants stretched and shook out their legs to prepare for the grueling run.
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The start line was set up right in the heart of Uptown on S. Tryon Street, and runners will blaze a 26-mile route that takes them through South End, Dilworth, Freedom Park, NoDa, and Plaza Midwood.
Organizers with Novant Health say this event has brought in over half a million dollars to help sick kids across the Carolinas.
Expect delays and road closures near the route if you’re planning on traveling Saturday morning. Roads are expected to reopen by 1:30 p.m.
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