Secret City Sprint Triathlon

Haw Ridge Eight Mile Trail Race and Kids Trail Mile

TIME & PLACE: 8M race starts at 8:00 am. KIDS RACE starts at 7:30am. Starts/finishes at 299 Old Edgemoor Drive near Oak Ridge TN. Google Maps Link to Start.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 8 mile course will do some climbing early and offer good flow the balance of the run through Haw Ridge Park, with quite a bit of it along the lake, before returning to the finish line.

KIDS TRAIL RUN: Course will be almost all on trail, almost exactly a mile, and way more than a mile's worth of fun! As those who ran it last year can attest, it's a really, really good course.

REGISTRATION AND FEES (NO REFUNDS AND NO BIB TRANSFERS): Registration fees above, KTC member discount accepted. Not a member of KTC? Sign up here!

SPECIAL SERIES REGISTRATION OFFERS: Sign up online for 7 for $109 Season Pass, or Kids 7 for $29 Kids Pass bundle deals and SAVE BIG! Trail Series Bundle Expires June 1.

T-SHIRTS: Special limited edition T-shirts will be printed for the series. This is the same shirt as at all other Treadin’ Trodden Trails races; one shirt per runner PER SEASON please. Taking multiple shirts minimizes monies we are able to donate to trail friendly causes.

TTT SERIES AWARDS: This year we'll be awarding the top 3 in each division free race entries. Additionally we'll hold a drawing so that two lucky runners get a pair of shoes, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Runners Market. We'll once again be presenting the awards at the annual KTC Holiday Party in December. Reminder, to qualify for series awards (and free shoes!), you'll need to be a member of KTC, and you will need to have volunteered two times during the course of the trail race season.

RESULTS: Results will be available on this RunSignup page at the Results link.

COURSE ETIQUETTE: We reserve the right to disqualify anyone who exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or is abusive to volunteers. Due to insurance regulations, no headsets, earphones, bicycles, baby strollers, roller blades or pets on the course.

SAFETY: One aid station will be set up roughly halfway through the race at a lakeside picnic table. There will be a limited supply of very small cups, so we urge you to carry your own hydration container. We also strongly recommend that anyone sensitive to insect stings or bites carry their own medication. Finally, we urge that everyone do some pre-race training offroad, as there is no substitute for experience. We want you to have a good time.

SAFETY POLICY CLARIFICATION: Our primary goal is to keep everybody safe out there in the woods. We've had some interest by younger folks in running the longer races, and we're all over that idea, but we are also concerned about their safety. If a runner is under 12 years old, he or she will need to be accompanied by an adult in order to run the adult race (i.e. not the kids mile). Also, and this is less of a safety concern and more of a concern for the welfare of our volunteers: we'll enforce the 18:00/mile minimum pace. This has been our policy all along but we've gotten a little lax and this keeps our volunteers in the woods far longer than they should have to be. Moving forward, each race will have a sweeper, and runners will need to be moving at greater than an 18:00/mile pace to stay in the race. Don't get caught by the sweep!

DON'T TAKE A BIB IF YOU'RE NOT RUNNING. This is safety-related - we want to make sure that everybody who starts the race stays safe. If you take a bib, we think you're running the race. Then when you don't show up at the finish, we have to try and track you down and make sure you're not lost in the woods or hurt. So please -- if you're not running the race, don't take a bib. Also, if you have to drop out of the race, please let one of the race officials know so you are accounted for. Also, don't crunch or fold the bib, or tear off the bottom. We need an unspoiled bib to record your time and finish place.

INFO FOR VOLUNTEERING: We love our volunteers! Please connect with us if you'd like to volunteer ([email protected]), and you can find openings at the "Volunteer" link above.

KTC SAFETY POLICY: The Knoxville Track Club Board of Directors has approved an Event Safety Policy, viewable here: Weather Policy. Please familiarize yourself with it.

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.

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. A remembrance 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 is a fitting complement to the event and build upon the 2024 and 2025 banner. With the date change to the end of August, it will also allow us to pay witness to those we've lost to overdose as we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day, which is typically recognized on the final day of August.

Packet Pick-Up available Friday, September from 4pm-5:30pm at Ridgeview's Main Center Lobby located at 240 W. Tyrone Road in Oak Ridge and Saturday, September 6 from 7:30 am - 8:30 am at Ridgeview's registration tent located under the Pavilion and next to the start/finish line.

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.

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

NO FRILLS, NO EXCUSES. JUST QUALIFY!

Get ready to bust open some BQ's with the Bootleg Marathon & Half Marathon!

This race is certified for any last chance qualifiers to qualify for the 2027 Boston Marathon.

This race will cap at 50 total participants, first entered first allowed.

This late season race is prime for those who are seeking a last chance Boston Marathon Qualifying time or Peak Half Marathon performance on a course where qualifications are consistently achieved. This race boasts of having 90% of runners meet their age group Boston Qualifications, Or, hitting a PR half marathon.

**NOTE: Race start time is set for 5:30am, this is due to help beat the higher temperatures that occur later during the race.

*We ask you consider a different race if you have not run a marathon before, This is not a recommended first marathon event, or a "Fun" event for those who thrive off the energy of crowds. No Frills means no Frills, this race is for those seeking an opportunity to Qualify... you run your time- or you don't. Simple!

Please see link below to note your specific time goals are: https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/qualify.

Cut-off times for events will be <2:00 Half Marathon and <4:00 for Full Marathon (exceptions can be made according to AG Qualifications.

This race will be low key and no frills- No Shirts, No Awards, No Amenities. Runners will be expected to compete among light traffic as the turnpike outside lane will not be closed off, be prepared to share the road with other forms of traffic (no headphones allowed). The first light will occur around 6:15am followed by street lighting, plan on running in dark conditions for a portion of the event. We HIGHLY recommend runners wear bright & Reflective clothing & flashing light for safety until the sun rises later during the race.

Check in will be race day only at the listed address starting at 4:45am and ending at 5:15am.

Water/ Aid stops on the course can be found at outbound Miles 3, 7 & 11, and Marathon return Miles of 15, 19 & 23. Participants should expect to bring any form of support (food, assistance, etc) they may need during competition. Runners may have bike support or vehicles staged for course support along the route. So long as no athlete progression is provided.

Pacers for the Marathon are required to register for the half marathon (out bound) only. Pacer(s) from half to finish may assume pace duties without having to register. Both courses are CERTIFIED for Age group, National, Regional or Qualifying standards. The Marathon is a USATF Certified course:

Certifying code TN21010MS.

Marathon

Course is an Out-and-Back on the Oak Ridge Turnpike with Bike Lane/ Shoulder with less than 600ft total Elevation gain. A half-way split time will be provided.

Half Marathon

Course is a Point-to-Point on the Oak Ridge Turnpike with Bike Lane/ Shoulder with less than 400ft total Elevation gain. Please plan on having a shuttle ride after race, this is not provided.

Half Course can be found here, Marathon repeats same route back to start:

https://www.strava.com/segments/27536769

*Some exceptions are possible for Cut off times and for those who want to enter after the cap has been met, please email race directors to see if exceptions are available.

Come join this youth event of triathlon hosted by National Fitness Center for kids ages 2-14! Register for a choice of 3 races:

Long Sprint - 8:00 am start - 100 yard swim/3.0 mile bike/1 mile run

Mid Sprint - 8:45 am start - 50 yard swm/1.5 mile bike/.5 mile run

Tadpole Sprint - 9:20 am start - 25 yard swim/.75 mile bike/.5 mile run

Ages 2 to 14, can do any race based on distance and start time. For the tadpole sprint, the kids can watch the first race to get an example of how it's done. They are allowed to make use of water wings or a floatation device to help them "get their feet wet" in the sport of triathlon. The smaller kids may also use training wheels in the shorter distance.

Finisher medal for each participant, age group awards for Long and Mid sprint.

The swim will take place in the pool at the National Fitness Center in Oak Ridge at 750 Briarcliff Ave. The bike route will go out to Fairbanks road turn left, to Jefferson Middle School and turn around in the looped parking lot and then head back to transition. The sprint race does 2 laps. Run course goes out to Laboratory Dr and loops back around for sidewalk route back to Home Depot entrance back to finish line at National Fitness Center Parking lot. 2 loops for longer distance. The tadpole bike course will remain solely in the parking lot in a blocked-off section for safety and parental support. The run will follow the same course as the longer race, only with an escort if needed.

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