Secret City Half Marathon and 5K
Updated
Saturday, November 14, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Oak Ridge (697 Melton Lake Drive). Distances: 5K, Half marathon. Entry from $43 to $78; the Half marathon goes from $78 to $85 after November 12.
Course and race notes
Secret City Half Marathon and 5K Date: November 14, 2026.
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 14
To Saturday, November 28, 2026 · in 7 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5KHalf marathon
Price
$43 to $78
Plus the platform's processing fee
Half marathon goes up after Thu Nov 12 (in 5 days)
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 14 (in 7 days)
Opened Jan 1, 2026
Race day in Oak Ridge
Weather
61° / 38°F
Typical high and low for November 14, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Oak Ridge , TN (2.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:11 AM – 5:31 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Where it is
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 13
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.