Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon
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Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon
The Oak Ridge to Kingston Express is a limited-field road race held in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on March 1, 2026. The event is capped at 50 participants and is organized to provide opportunities for competitors pursuing Boston Marathon age group qualifying standards or benchmark half marathon results.
Distances
- Marathon: USATF certified out and back on the Oak Ridge Turnpike
- Half Marathon: point to point along a highway with bike lane or shoulder
The format is low profile and performance focused. No shirts, awards, or amenities are provided. The course is open to light vehicular traffic and runners will use the bike lane or shoulder. Headphones are prohibited. The first segment of the race begins in darkness under street lighting; participants must wear high visibility clothing, reflective gear, and carry a headlamp or flashlight until daylight improves conditions.
Course details note less than 600 feet total elevation gain for the marathon and less than 400 feet for the half. The marathon is USATF certified with certification code TN21010MS and a halfway split will be recorded. Aid stations are placed at miles 3, 7, and 11 outbound, with additional marathon stations at miles 15, 19, and 23. Competitors are expected to be largely self supported and should plan to carry their own fuel and supplies. Participants in the half must arrange return transportation to the start; a limited number of return seats may be available through race management. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
