Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon

Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon Race Information

<p><strong>Event Information</strong><br />Participation Cap<br />This event will be limited to 50 participants total, accepted on a first-registered basis.</p> <p><strong>Event Purpose</strong><br />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.</p> <p><strong>Eligibility</strong><br />This event is intended for serious competitors actively seeking qualification times.</p> <p>Participants should register only if they are capable of meeting, or coming very close to, their Boston Marathon age-group qualifying standard.<br />Reference official standards here: Boston Marathon Qualifying Times.<br />Cut-off Times</p> <p>Half Marathon: 2 hours, 5 minutes<br />Marathon: 4 hours<br /> <br /><strong>Race Format and Conditions</strong><br />This event will be conducted in a low-profile, performance-focused format.</p> <p>No shirts, awards, or amenities will be provided.<br />The course will be open to light vehicular traffic; runners will utilize the bike lane/shoulder. Headphones are prohibited.<br />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.<br /><strong> </strong><br /><strong>Course Certification and Details</strong><br /><strong>Marathon</strong></p> <p>Out-and-back format on the Oak Ridge Turnpike<br />Less than 600 ft total elevation gain<br />USATF Certified Course (Certification Code: TN21010MS) – valid for use when registering for the Boston Marathon<br />Halfway split will be recorded</p> <p><br /><strong>Half Marathon</strong></p> <p>Point-to-point format along a highway with bike lane/shoulder<br />Less than 400 ft total elevation gain<br />Participants must arrange their own transportation back to the start; a limited number of return seats will be available through race management<br /><strong> </strong><br /><strong>Course Support</strong><br />Aid stations will be located at:</p> <p>Miles 3, 7, 11 (outbound)<br />Miles 15, 19, 23 (marathon only)<br />Competitors are expected to be largely self-supported and should bring their own fuel and supplies as needed<br /><strong> </strong><br /><strong>Registration and Packet Pickup</strong><br />Race Day Only: Beginning at 4:45 AM<br />Participation Cap: 50 runners (exceptions may be granted in limited circumstances, including slightly over-standard qualifying times or requests after the cap has been met; inquiries should be directed to the race directors).<br /> <br /><br /></p>