Secret City Half Marathon and 5K
- Date
- November 14–28, 2026
- Distance
- Secret City Half Marathon · Secret City 5K · Virtual Secret City Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
Secret City Half Marathon and 5K Date: November 14, 2026
The half marathon route starts at the scenic Melton Lake Park peninsula. Considered a great PR course! Course runs along the beautiful Melton Lake then down by an operational quarry for a change of scenery. Continue along a serene tree-lined private road then wind through Oak Ridge. Finish your race along the water's edge right back to the peninsula. Course is USATF certified with certification # TN15066MS.
The 5K race route starts and finishes at the Melton Lake Park peninsula. The course follows the water's edge along Melton Lake to Elza Gate Park then double back down the walking trail to the peninsula. A very scenic, easy, and enjoyable 5K run. Cert #: TN15077MS
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
61°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
31%
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 Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Secret City Half Marathon and 5K
- Date
- November 14–28, 2026
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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 Secret City Half Marathon and 5K?
- Secret City Half Marathon and 5K is a running race held in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on November 14, 2026. 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 Secret City Half Marathon and 5K?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee at 697 Melton Lake Drive, Oak Ridge, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Secret City Half Marathon and 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Secret City Half Marathon and 5K
Nov 14, 2026