Oak Ridge, United States of America · Sunday 28 February 2027
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 b
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Oak Ridge, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 28 February 2027. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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