Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon
- Date
- February 28, 2027
- Distance
- O2K Marathon · O2K Half Marathon
From the Organizer
Event Information
Participation Cap
This event will be limited to 50 participants total, accepted on a first-registered basis.
Event Purpose
The race is structured to provide athletes with the opportunity to achieve a Boston Marathon Qualifying (BQ) standard or a benchmark Half Marathon performance. The course has consistently produced qualifying results, and the intent is to attract competitors pursuing age-group standards for Boston or other national and international events.
Eligibility
This event is intended for serious competitors actively seeking qualification times.
Participants should register only if they are capable of meeting, or coming very close to, their Boston Marathon age-group qualifying standard.
Reference official standards here: Boston Marathon Qualifying Times.
Cut-off Times
Half Marathon: 2 hours, 5 minutes
Marathon: 4 hours
Race Format and Conditions
This event will be conducted in a low-profile, performance-focused format.
No shirts, awards, or amenities will be provided.
The course will be open to light vehicular traffic; runners will utilize the bike lane/shoulder. Headphones are prohibited.
The initial 30 minutes will be run in darkness under street lighting. Participants must wear high-visibility clothing, reflective gear, and a headlamp or flashlight until daylight improves conditions.
Course Certification and Details
Marathon
Out-and-back format on the Oak Ridge Turnpike
Less than 600 ft total elevation gain
USATF Certified Course (Certification Code: TN21010MS) – valid for use when registering for the Boston Marathon
Halfway split will be recorded
Half Marathon
Point-to-point format along a highway with bike lane/shoulder
Less than 400 ft total elevation gain
Participants must arrange their own transportation back to the start; a limited number of return seats will be available through race management
Course Support
Aid stations will be located at:
Miles 3, 7, 11 (outbound)
Miles 15, 19, 23 (marathon only)
Competitors are expected to be largely self-supported and should bring their own fuel and supplies as needed
Registration and Packet Pickup
Race Day Only: Beginning at 4:45 AM
Participation Cap: 50 runners (exceptions may be granted in limited circumstances, including slightly over-standard qualifying times or requests after the cap has been met; inquiries should be directed to the race directors).
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
57°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oak Ridge Asos, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Oak Ridge, TN
Elevation
809 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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- Race
- Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon
- Date
- February 28, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon is a running race held in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on February 28, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Sunday, February 28, 2027 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee at 22 N. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon
Feb 28, 2027