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Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USFeb 28, 202742.195km · 21.1km
Orlady · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 136 days
Feb 28, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Oak Ridge · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$60Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenSat, March 21, 2026 ~ Sat, February 27, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 15, 2026
Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon race photo
Orlady · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The capacity is 50 runners on a first-come, first-served basis.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

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See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $60

O2K Marathon · until Feb 27, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $50

O2K Half Marathon · until Feb 27, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
EventStartTime limit
Marathon42.195km06:004h
Half21.0975km06:002h 5m
START · FINISH

22 N. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN

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The race offers the O2K Marathon and O2K Half Marathon.

The start is at 6:00 a.m. local time from 22 N. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN.

Course is a point-to-point event with a different start and finish location.

Field size
50 participants
Typical race-season temperature: around 4°C (40°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start
Aid stations
3, 7 and 11 miles (15, 19 and 23 miles out and back)

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit station near the start.
  • Getting to the finishNo public transit station near the finish in Kingston, TN.
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system; Oak Ridge, TN is a small city with no meaningful local transit network…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit station near the start. Start is at 22 N. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN.

No train/bus service; runners drive or are dropped off. This is a point-to-point course (Oak Ridge to Kingston).

Point-to-point rural East Tennessee course; no public transit exists along the route, so the organizer shuttle back to start is the key logistics detail. Half marathon is a one-way course, so you must arrange your own return to the start; seats on the event's return transport are limited.

Map

Getting to the finish

No public transit station near the finish in Kingston, TN.

No transit info published; since the course is point-to-point, participants need a way back to the start (see shuttle).

Map

Start shuttle

Organizer-run shuttle transports runners from the finish (Kingston) back to the start (Oak Ridge) for at least the half marathon; participants opt in for this transportation when registering, with a limited number of return seats.

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system; Oak Ridge, TN is a small city with no meaningful local transit network for visitors. Car access applies for race day.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Oak Ridge in February — average 4°C, with the cold a key factor.

To avoid cooling down before the start, allow plenty of time to wait indoors and bring gloves, a beanie, and a neck warmer.

Public transportation does not reach the race venue.

A private car or rental car is the only realistic option.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

In full marathon, the real race begins after 30 km.

Running the first half 5–10 seconds slower than your target pace helps you hold on in the second half, and start taking gels early, before you feel hungry.

The start is early, at 06:00.

Counting back from waking up, breakfast and travel, staying near start line the night before is more convenient.

Registration is open until February 27, 2027.

Times are local to Oak Ridge. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oak Ridge, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 1.8km

9.3/10(77)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oak Ridge, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 1.8km

9.3/10(77)
View on Booking.com

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Where runners eat in Oak Ridge

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Oak Ridge after the race

Seeing Oak Ridge with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Oak Ridge.

Total cost and budget for Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Oak Ridge runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon

FAQ
When does Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, February 28, 2027 in Oak Ridge, TN, United States.

How much is the Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $60.

What distances does Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half.

What time does Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:00.

Where does Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon 2027 start?

22 N. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN.

What is the Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon 2027 course like?

The race offers the O2K Marathon and O2K Half Marathon.

The start is at 6:00 a.m. local time from 22 N. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, TN.

When does registration for Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon 2027 open?

Registration runs from Sat, March 21, 2026 to Sat, February 27, 2027.

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