Oak Ridge Fall Classic 5k

Oak Ridge Fall Classic 5k

Date and Location

• Date: August 29, 2026
• Location: 697 Melton Lake Dr, Oak Ridge, TN
• Race URL: Register Here

Event Description

Come take part in the Oak Ridge Fall Classic 5k! The course utilizes the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks' Melton Hill Lake Greenway. It is a perfect way for runners and walkers to celebrate the end of August and the approaching fall. All proceeds will benefit programming of Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services. The event begins and ends at the Pavilion located near the Melton Hill Lake Boat House.

Suicide Prevention and Remembrance

Our end of August event will be the prelude to September's national Suicide Prevention Month, which helps to promote conversations around this subject. Our 2026 event will be an opportunity to participate while honoring those who we have lost to suicide.

• Remembrance Banner: A banner will be available for participants and volunteers to write a name, nickname, initials, &/or a message to someone paying witness to those we've lost while lifting up hope.
• Building on Tradition: This will complement the 2024 and 2025 banner.
• International Overdose Awareness Day: The date change to the end of August allows us to pay witness to those we've lost to overdose.

Packet Pick-Up

Packet Pick-Up available Friday, August 28 from 3pm-5pm at Ridgeview's Main Center Lobby located at 240 W. Tyrone Road in Oak Ridge and Saturday, August 29 from 7:30 am - 8:30 am at Ridgeview's registration tent located under the Pavilion and next to the start/finish line.

T-Shirt Registration

To guarantee t-shirt, you must register by 8/19. Please be advised limited quantities remain in varying sizes for those who register after 8/19 through day-of event on 8/29.

Race Start Time

NOTE: race start for 2026 is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.