City of Oaks Marathon

The City of Oaks Marathon is held annually in Raleigh, North Carolina, typically in early November. The race starts near the northern edge of North Carolina State University's campus on Hillsborough Street, taking runners on a course that traverses downtown Raleigh and surrounding greenways, which are recognized for their natural beauty and the city's abundant oak trees.\n\nThe marathon course follows an out-and-back loop design and is run entirely on paved roads and surfaces. The elevation prof