Oak Ridge Qualifier: Half and Full Marathon
- Date Sun 31st August 2025
- Time 5:30AM EDT
- Location Oak Ridge, Tennessee
- Price $43.40 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Oak Ridge Qualifier: Half and Full Marathon taking place on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in the scenic Oak Ridge, Anderson. This exciting event caters to a limited field of just 50 participants, making it an exclusive opportunity for those aiming for a Boston Marathon Qualifying time or a peak performance in the half marathon. With a remarkable track record of 90% of runners achieving their age group Boston Qualifications or personal bests in the half marathon, this race is designed for serious competitors.
Starting bright and early at 5:30 AM to beat the heat, the Oak Ridge Qualifier promises a challenging yet rewarding experience. However, it's important to note that this race is not recommended for first-time marathoners. Whether you're aiming for a personal record or seeking that coveted qualifying time, this event is the perfect setting. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exceptional race day in Oak Ridge!
Starting bright and early at 5:30 AM to beat the heat, the Oak Ridge Qualifier promises a challenging yet rewarding experience. However, it's important to note that this race is not recommended for first-time marathoners. Whether you're aiming for a personal record or seeking that coveted qualifying time, this event is the perfect setting. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exceptional race day in Oak Ridge!
Organiser's Description
This race will cap at 50 total participants, first entered first allowed.
This late season race is prime for those who are seeking a Boston Marathon Qualifying time or Peak Half Marathon performance indicator on a course where qualifications are consistently met. This race boasts of having 90% of runners meet their age group Boston Qualifications, Or, hitting a PR half marathon.
**NOTE: RACE START TIME IS SET FOR 5:30 AM, THIS IS DUE TO HELP BEAT SOME OF THE HIGHER TEMPERATURES LATER DURING RACE.
We ask you consider a different race if you have not run a marathon before, This is not a recommended first marathon event. Please see link below to note your specific time goals are: https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/qualify.
CUT-OFF TIMES FOR EVENTS WILL BE <2:00 HALF MARATHON AND <4:00 FOR FULL MARATHON.
This race will be low key and no frills- No Shirts, No Awards, No Amenities. Runners will be expected to compete among light traffic as the turnpike outside lane will not be closed off, be prepared to share the road with other forms of traffic (no headphones allowed). The first light will occur around 6:15am followed by street lighting, plan on running in dark conditions for a portion of the event, also, prepare to wear bright clothing/ strobe light for safety until the sun rises later during the race.
Water/ Aid stops on the course can be found at Miles 3, 7 & 11 out bound, Miles 15, 19 & 23 For Marathon. Participants should expect to bring any form of support (food, assistance, etc) they may need during competition. Both courses are CERTIFIED for Age group, National, Regional or Qualifying standards. The Marathon has been confirmed as a USATF Certified course: certifying code TN21010MS.
MARATHON
Course is an Out-and-Back on the Oak Ridge Turnpike with Bike Lane/ Shoulder with less than 600ft total Elevation gain. A half-way split time will be provided.
HALF MARATHON
Course is a Point-to-Point on the Oak Ridge Turnpike with Bike Lane/ Shoulder with less than 400ft total Elevation gain. Please plan on shuttling after race, this is not provided.
Half Course can be found here, Marathon repeats same route back to start:
https://www.strava.com/segments/27536769
*Some exceptions are possible for those who want to enter after the cap has been met, please email race directors to see if exceptions are possible.
This late season race is prime for those who are seeking a Boston Marathon Qualifying time or Peak Half Marathon performance indicator on a course where qualifications are consistently met. This race boasts of having 90% of runners meet their age group Boston Qualifications, Or, hitting a PR half marathon.
**NOTE: RACE START TIME IS SET FOR 5:30 AM, THIS IS DUE TO HELP BEAT SOME OF THE HIGHER TEMPERATURES LATER DURING RACE.
We ask you consider a different race if you have not run a marathon before, This is not a recommended first marathon event. Please see link below to note your specific time goals are: https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/qualify.
CUT-OFF TIMES FOR EVENTS WILL BE <2:00 HALF MARATHON AND <4:00 FOR FULL MARATHON.
This race will be low key and no frills- No Shirts, No Awards, No Amenities. Runners will be expected to compete among light traffic as the turnpike outside lane will not be closed off, be prepared to share the road with other forms of traffic (no headphones allowed). The first light will occur around 6:15am followed by street lighting, plan on running in dark conditions for a portion of the event, also, prepare to wear bright clothing/ strobe light for safety until the sun rises later during the race.
Water/ Aid stops on the course can be found at Miles 3, 7 & 11 out bound, Miles 15, 19 & 23 For Marathon. Participants should expect to bring any form of support (food, assistance, etc) they may need during competition. Both courses are CERTIFIED for Age group, National, Regional or Qualifying standards. The Marathon has been confirmed as a USATF Certified course: certifying code TN21010MS.
MARATHON
Course is an Out-and-Back on the Oak Ridge Turnpike with Bike Lane/ Shoulder with less than 600ft total Elevation gain. A half-way split time will be provided.
HALF MARATHON
Course is a Point-to-Point on the Oak Ridge Turnpike with Bike Lane/ Shoulder with less than 400ft total Elevation gain. Please plan on shuttling after race, this is not provided.
Half Course can be found here, Marathon repeats same route back to start:
https://www.strava.com/segments/27536769
*Some exceptions are possible for those who want to enter after the cap has been met, please email race directors to see if exceptions are possible.
Races
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O2K Marathon
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 31st August 2025 (5:30AM EDT)
$48.70
Start & Finish are at same location, Split at half way point. -
O2K Half Marathon
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sun 31st August 2025 (5:30AM EDT)
$43.40
Start and Finish are at opposite ends of the course. Please answer Question if you plan on utilizing Finish shuttle from Finish back to Start provided by Race management.
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