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Oak Ridge Qualifier Marathon

Oak Ridge, TN
Sunday, August 31, 2025


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Course 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

2026: TBD
2025: Sunday, August 31, 2025

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

2026: No Results
2025: 11 Finishers
2024: 19 Finishers
2023: 9 Finishers
2022: 17 Finishers
2021: No Results

BQ Percentages

2026: N/A
2025: 72.7%
2024: 63.2%
2023: 55.6%
2022: 70.6%
2021: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No




How does the Oak Ridge Qualifier Marathon Rank?

The Oak Ridge Qualifier Marathon was the 595th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 576th largest in 2024.

Last year 72.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 63.2% of runners qualified for Boston in 2024.

This gives the Oak Ridge Qualifier Marathon the 7th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 5th highest percentage in 2024.

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