Oak Ridge Qualifier
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Oak Ridge Qualifier: event details
The Oak Ridge Qualifier: Half and Full Marathon takes place on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Oak Ridge, TN (22 N. Jefferson Circle, 37831). The event includes the O2K Marathon and the O2K Half Marathon. Entry price is listed as $43.40, including a $3.40 fee, with the price increasing after May 13, 2026. The race is limited to 50 total participants on a first-entered, first-allowed basis; exceptions may be possible by contacting the race organizers. Cut-off times are under 2:00 for the half marathon and under 4:00 for the full marathon. The marathon course has a USATF certification code TN21010MS.
Course and logistics
The marathon is an out-and-back on the Oak Ridge Turnpike using the bike lane/shoulder, with under 600 ft total elevation gain. The half marathon is a point-to-point on the Oak Ridge Turnpike using the bike lane/shoulder, with under 400 ft total elevation gain; a post-race shuttle is not provided. Both courses are certified for age group, national, regional, or qualifying standards. Aid stops for the marathon are listed at miles 3, 7, 11 outbound and miles 15, 19, and 23; participants should expect to bring any additional food or support they may need. The race provides no shirts, awards, or amenities. Runners will share the road with light traffic (the outside lane will not be closed) and headphones are not allowed. Check-in is race day only at the listed address. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.