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Oak Ridge Qualifier Marathon

Oak Ridge, TN
Sunday, August 31, 2025

Description

The course is an Out-and-Back on the Oak Ridge Turnpike with Bike Lane/ Shoulder with less than 600ft total elevation gain.

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 light will occur around 6:15am followed by street lighting, plan on running in dark conditions for a portion of the event, also, prepare to wear bright clothing/ strobe light for safety until the sun rises later during the race.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: Sunday, August 31, 2025
2024: Sunday, September 1, 2024

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Multiple Out and Backs
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 75°F (23°C)
Average High: 85°F (29°C)
Average Low: 65° F (18°C)

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: Request Score
Course Score: Request Score

Race Size

2024: 19 Finishers
2023: 9 Finishers
2022: 17 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: No Results
2019: No Results

BQ Percentages

2024: 63.2%
2023: 55.6%
2022: 70.6%
2021: N/A
2020: N/A
2019: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

How does the Oak Ridge Qualifier Marathon Rank?

The Oak Ridge Qualifier Marathon was the 602nd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 568th largest in 2022.

This year 63.2% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 55.6% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.

This gives the Oak Ridge Qualifier Marathon the 3rd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 5th highest percentage so far in 2024.

There are currently no Course or PR Scores for the Oak Ridge Qualifier Marathon. If you would like scores calculated, send a request here.

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.

Oak Ridge Qualifier Marathon Elevation Chart

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Ratings & Reviews: None