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Saturday, November 14th, 2026
697 Melton Lake Drive, Oak Ridge TN
Half · 5K
41–60°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
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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41°F at the start.
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About this race
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. Continue along a serene tree-lined private road then wind through Oak Ridge. Finish your race along the water's edge right back to the peninsula. Course is USATF certified with certification # TN15066MS.
The 5K race route starts and finishes at the Melton Lake Park peninsula. The course follows the water's edge along Melton Lake to Elza Gate Park then double back down the walking trail to the peninsula. A very scenic, easy, and enjoyable 5K run. Cert #: TN15077MS
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