Oak Ridge, a bustling city created virtually overnight in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, was shrouded in secrecy for most of the 20th century; only appearing on maps in the mid-1960's. Today, Oak Ridge is on the map as a thriving city rich in cultural and recreational opportunities not to mention the cutting edge science and technology research for which the city is internationally known!
COME TO OAK RIDGE AND EXPERIENCE FOR YOURSELF.....A ONE OF A KIND TENNESSEE HALF MARATHON AND FUN 5K RACE EVENT!
Packet Pick Up: PPU dates will still occur as normal: Thursday, November 18th 4-7pm, and race morning 7:30-8:45am. Thursday pick up will be at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike.
For virtual Runners: A reminder you have from November 13-27 to complete the virtual run. You will receive all your race swag via mail AFTER November 27th.
TORCH aims to serve the homeless, those who are in jeopardy of becoming homeless, and those who are not able to receive services elsewhere due to lack of documentation (i.e. No ID, no phone, no address –or other limiting factors). We work to help them obtain the basic necessities to receive services.
Secret City Half Marathon and 5K Date: November 20, 2021
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
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oak Ridge has created a direct booking link for guests of your group. The special group rate is $89.00 per night plus applicable tax. Please feel free to share this with any and all of your guests who may need overnight accommodations for your event. They simply need to hold CTRL then CLICK on one of the following links and then once on our website enter their CHECK IN and CHECK OUT dates then click CHECK AVAILABILITY to choose a room and complete their reservation:
Secret City Half Marathon 2021
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https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=OKRIT&_PMID=99801505&GPC=MAR&cn=no&viewfullsite=true
As another option, guests may call the hotel direct at (865) 298-1990 and request a room under the group name (Secret City Half Marathon 2021). A valid credit card will be required to guarantee the reservation and the cut-off date for reservations to be made is Friday October 29, 2021.
Secret City Half Marathon & 5K
697 Melton Lake Dr.
Oak Ridge, TN
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