In 111 days · Sat, Nov 14, 2026
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When
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Where
697 Melton Lake Drive, Oak Ridge TN
Distances
Half · 5K
Typical weather
41–60°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
Rained on 2 of the last 10 race days
2025
36–66°F
dry
2024
51–61°F
rain
2023
43–67°F
dry
2022
28–50°F
dry
2021
32–52°F
dry
2020
42–64°F
dry
2019
30–48°F
dry
2018
37–44°F
rain
2017
38–56°F
dry
2016
44–64°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: Secret City Half Marathon and 5K
- Date: November 14, 2026
- Location: 697 Melton Lake Drive, Oak Ridge, TN
- Registration: Register here
Half Marathon Course
- Starting Point: Scenic Melton Lake Park peninsula
- Course Features: Beautiful Melton Lake, operational quarry, tree-lined private road
- Route: Winds through Oak Ridge and finishes along the water's edge
- Certification: USATF certified with certification # TN15066MS
5K Race Course
- Starting/Finishing Point: Melton Lake Park peninsula
- Course Description: Follows the water's edge to Elza Gate Park
- Turning Point: Double back down the walking trail to the peninsula
- Certification: Cert #: TN15077MS
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