The 22nd annual Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 14, drawing its largest crowd in history.
A record number of more than 13,250 runners have registered to participate in the various events, according to Yahoo Sports.
The influx of participants will cause significant disruptions throughout the city center.
The Charlotte Marathon will impact dozens of roads around Uptown, local news outlets reported.
Athletes are traveling to the event from 47 states, as well as Canada, Mexico, Germany and Bermuda.
Data indicates that approximately 70% of the registered participants reside within North Carolina.
The morning schedule begins with the Chick-fil-A 5K at 7:10 a.m.
The full marathon and the half marathon are both slated to begin at 7:20 a.m.
Carolina Panthers legend and NFL Hall of Famer Luke Kuechly will serve as the official race starter and Grand Marshal for the festivities.
In addition to the traditional races, the event features a collaborative effort with Grammy-nominated artist Waka Flocka Flame.
The artist has teamed up with the marathon organizers to host Waka’s Flock Run and an official post-race wellness party on Saturday.
Aerial coverage of the event will be provided by Chopper 9’s SkyZoom LIVE, which will monitor the traffic situation and the race progress throughout the morning.
City officials and race organizers have urged commuters to plan ahead for the road closures surrounding the Uptown area.
The high volume of participants underscores the growing popularity of the event, which has now reached its highest registration capacity since its inception.
Participants are encouraged to arrive early to accommodate the expected congestion near the start line.
Emergency services and traffic management teams will remain on site to assist with the flow of traffic during the marathon hours.