The start/finish area is on the Melton Lake Peninsula, 697 Melton Lake Drive

The half marathon begins at 9am and 5k at 9:15am.

VIP Parking can be purchased during the registration process or on site to park in the lot for $5. Free parking can be found along Melton Lake Dr. The VIP parking lot will close at 8:45am. We recommend pre-purchased VIP parking to arrive by 8:30am. If you do not pick up your packet on Thursday, a parking attendant will have a list of pre purchased parking on Saturday.

Packet pick up is  Thursday, Nov 12th at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce (1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike) from 4-7pm. Race day pick up is available from 7:15-8:45 for out of town guests at the race site (697 Melton Lake Drive).

3.5 hours for the half marathon, 2.5 hours for the 5k. Please review the half marathon info page for more details on time limits.

Yes, aid/hydration stations and bathrooms are located about every 2 miles. Honey Stinger gel is provided at approximately mile 4, 8 and 10.

Yes! Email halfmarathon@oakridgevisitor.com for more info. All requests to defer must be made by Friday, November 13th at 10:00pm.

Yes! Unless, we are sold out! We will share on our Facebook & Instagram if we are sold out.

Yes - please provide a copy (mobile or paper) of photo ID.

Any leftover sizes will be available to switch after completion of the race.

Unfortunately, if the website says there are no more spots, we are sold out!  You can join our waitlist.

Yes. Contact us using the form below!

When should I hear if I am selected? You will receive an email if we have a spot available. There is no sure way to know if/when a spot will become available as additional spots are determined by deferrals. Spots are given in order of waitlist sign-ups. All waitlist opportunities will be notified by 11/13 at 10pm. 

Yes!

Strollers are allowed for the 5k, but not the half marathon.

No. Bandit runners will promptly be asked to leave and be banned from the race.

Spectators are allowed around the course, start/finish area, but not on the course.

Furry friends are not allowed for either race unless for medical reasons. Furry friends can be spectators, though!

Virtual participants may complete their run between Nov 15-29. Results may be uploaded by visiting secretcityhalfmarathon.com, click "results" and "submit virtual results." Virtual participants will receive their swag after November 29th. Virtual participants will not pick up their race swag at PPU. 

Requests to switch to a virtual race must be made by November 10th at 10:00pm. Email halfmarathon@oakridgevisitor.com to request.

Result and pictures will be posted within a week after the race - follow us on social media for updates!

Age group awards will be distributed on site on race day. There are no age awards for virtual participants.