Oak Ridge Qualifier: Half and Full Marathon
- Date Sun 31st August 2025
- Time 5:30AM EDT
- Location Oak Ridge, Tennessee
- Price $59.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Oak Ridge Qualifier: Half and Full Marathon on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in the scenic Oak Ridge, Anderson. This exciting event is perfect for seasoned runners looking to secure a Boston Marathon qualifying time or achieve a personal best in the half marathon category. With a cap of just 50 participants, spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged to secure your place on this fast and challenging course.
The race starts bright and early at 5:30 AM, designed to help you beat the heat as you take on the distance. Historically, about 90% of participants meet their age group Boston qualifications or achieve their half marathon PR here, making it an ideal late-season opportunity for serious runners. Whether you're aiming for a qualifying time or simply want to test your limits, the Oak Ridge Qualifier is the perfect event to make your racing goals a reality!
The race starts bright and early at 5:30 AM, designed to help you beat the heat as you take on the distance. Historically, about 90% of participants meet their age group Boston qualifications or achieve their half marathon PR here, making it an ideal late-season opportunity for serious runners. Whether you're aiming for a qualifying time or simply want to test your limits, the Oak Ridge Qualifier is the perfect event to make your racing goals a reality!
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.
Check in will be race day only at the listed address starting at 4:45am and ending at 5:20am.
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.
Check in will be race day only at the listed address starting at 4:45am and ending at 5:20am.
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. $4.30 Fee
Sun 31st August 2025 (5:30AM EDT)
$59.30
CLOSEDStart & Finish are at same location, Split at half way point. -
O2K Half Marathon
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sun 31st August 2025 (5:30AM EDT)
$59.30
CLOSEDStart 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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