Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon

  • Date Sun 1st March 2026
  • Time 6:30AM EST
  • Location Oak Ridge, Tennessee
  • Price $43.40
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances Marathon, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for the Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon on Sunday, March 1, 2026! Taking place in the picturesque Oak Ridge, Anderson, this exciting event is perfect for runners aiming to achieve their Boston Marathon qualifying times or simply looking to set personal bests. With a limit of just 50 participants, this intimate race offers a unique opportunity to push your limits on a course known for its impressive BQ performances. Whether you're tackling the full marathon distance or the challenging half marathon, participants are encouraged to come prepared to meet their age group standards. Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and the thrill of racing towards your goals! Don’t miss outβ€”secure your spot and make this race a stepping stone in your running journey!

Organiser's Description

THIS RACE WILL CAP AT 50 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS, FIRST ENTERED FIRST ALLOWED.

This race is primarily targeted to those seeking a Boston Marathon Qualifying time or Half Marathon performance indicator on a course where qualifications are consistently met. This race course boasts having more BQ performances than not and we hope to attract runners who are trying to hit their age group standards for Boston or other major races.

PLEASE DO NOT JOIN THIS RACE IF YOU DO NOT ANTICIPATE BEING ABLE TO RUN YOUR AGE GROUP TIME STANDARD (Or at least being very very close to it). Please see link below to note what your specific time goals are: https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/qualify.

Cut-off times for events will be <2:05 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 30-minutes will be lit by street light but will be dark- please prepare to wear bright clothing/ strobe light and flashlight or headlamp 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 will be CERTIFIED for Age group, National, Regional or Qualifying standards. The Marathon has been confirmed as a USATF Certified course: certifying code TN21010MS (*Reference this when registering for Boston).

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 a Highway with Bike Lane/ Shoulder with less than 400ft total Elevation gain. Please plan on having transportation set up to return back to the start line. Few seats will be available with Race organizers.

*Some exceptions are possible for those who want to enter after the cap has been met or extended Qualifying times above 4-hours, please email race directors to see if exceptions are possible.

Registration/ Bib pick up will be available Race day ONLY starting at 4:45am.

Races

  • O2K Marathon - MARCH

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    Sun 1st March 2026 (6:30AM EST)

    $43.40

    Start & Finish are at same location, Split at half way point.
  • O2K Half Marathon- MARCH

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    Sun 1st March 2026 (6:30AM EST)

    $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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Location

22 N. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, 37831, TN, United States

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