Events in Oak Ridge, Tennessee | 2026-2027

ORCMA Spring Classic 5K & Fun Run [runsignup.com]

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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SPRING CLASSIC 5K & FUN RUN FUNDRAISER

Join the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association for our 2nd annual Spring Fun Run at A.K. Bissell Park! Move at your own pace—run, walk, or stroll—while enjoying...

SPRING CLASSIC 5K & FUN RUN FUNDRAISER

Join the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association for our 2nd annual Spring Fun Run at A.K. Bissell Park! Move at your own pace—run, walk, or stroll—while enjoying uplifting springtime classical music along the way. Proceeds will support ORCMA's youth programs, including our Free Family Concert and Adolf Summer Strings Program. Come in your favorite costume and make it a festive celebration!

Course Description: Course will consist of three 1.1 mile loops (slightly over 3.2miles) in and around Bissell Park Crushed Limestone and paved pathway. Fun Run will be one loop. Parking is at the Civic Center next to the park or at the Public Library. There are restrooms inside the Civic Center and portables outside. Advice is to arrive early since there is a basketball league at the Rec. Center as well as the Flea Market across the turnpike in the high school parking lot.

Course Map can be found below!

Registration and Entry Fee: 5K - $30 (early bird registration avail through Feb15th @ $25), Fun Run Mile - $15 (early bird registration avail through Feb 15th @ $10), no bib transfers or refunds - no exceptions

Donations: Donations are welcome on this page, or at ORCMA's website www.orcma.org/Donate

Bib Pickup: Race morning, April 18th, at Bissell Park, from 7:00 AM - 8:45 AM (until 8:15 AM for the Fun Run)

Giveaway/Swag: All participants will receive a custom race shirt (while supplies last) and swag bag, and there will be medals for top finishers. Shirt order will be placed on April 2 - inventory on RunSignUp will show remaining sizes after April 2nd

Refreshments: Enjoy pre and post race snacks and drinks, including coffee from Calamity's Coffee, hot cocoa, and donuts from Donut Palace!

Awards: Prizes will be awarded to the 1st Place Male/Female Overall in the 5K, and the top 3 M/F in three age categories in the 5K (18-under, 19-39, 40+), as well as awards for best costume in the 5K and Fun Run. Awards will be announced around 10:15am, and will not be mailed after the event.

Results: Results will be available here at RunSignUp after the final runners complete the course.

Inclement Weather: In case of inclement weather, please check this registration page for updated information. If the race is postponed or cancelled, we will email all participants on Friday afternoon before the race.

1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37830, United States
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Atomic Kids Summer Splash Triathlons [personalbestracing.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

Sat, May 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Come join this youth event of triathlon hosted by Personal Best Kids Inc 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...

Come join this youth event of triathlon hosted by Personal Best Kids Inc 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 - 9:30 am start - 25 yard swim/.75 mile bike/.5 mile run

Ages 2 to 15, 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 its 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 littler kids may also use training wheels in the shorter distance.

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

Swim will take place in the pool at the TBA in the next week or two. Bike route will go out to Fairbanks road turn left, to Jefferson Middle School and turn around in looped parking lot and then head back to transition. 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 longer race, only with an escort if needed.

Schedule of events:

7am packet pickup opens

7:50am Pre race meeting for Long Sprint

8am Long Sprint race begins with time trial start to pool.

8:45 Mid Race race begins after brief pre race meeting at pool

9:20am Tadpoles race begins

9:45 am Awards Ceremony

Kids Run Swim Triathlon Walk

TBD, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37830, United States
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Secret City Sprint Triathlon [runsignup.com]

Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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Join us for the timeless triathlon in the heart of Oak Ridge! This is a legend and the Race Director's pick of all favorite pool sprints!

Come race with us for the first time or again for the race to...

Join us for the timeless triathlon in the heart of Oak Ridge! This is a legend and the Race Director's pick of all favorite pool sprints!

Come race with us for the first time or again for the race to beat all races. The pool is a 100 Meter pool that features spring-fed water and shallow depth for confidence building.

Swim - 500 meters Bike - 15 Miles Run - 5K

5:30am Packet Pickup at transition opens

7:20 Pre Race Meeting at the pool

7:30 Fastest swimmers first

Awards will be 10:30 am

Age Groups and Awards: Overall awards for the top three male and female finishers & top three male and female masters. Age group awards for first, second, and third place in the following M & F age groups: 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45- 49, 50-55, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over & top 3 Clydesdale & Athena. Open Relay Division: Male, Female, and Co-ed.

Personal Best Racing has a NO REFUND policy. No Exceptions.

Event Cancellation / Modification Policy - If Natural Disaster or Community Disaster occurs, our action steps are as follows:

1.Personal Best Racing in concert with local officials will make decisions based on safety first. 2. Courses and/or race segments will be altered as agreed to between Personal Best Racing and local officials 3. Financial: It is not financially feasible for Personal Best Racing to accept the risk of a disaster for everyone. Each registered participant needs to accept the risk of his or her entry fee. There will be NO REFUNDS or free entries to future races. The money you paid is spent developing the subject event. 4. Personal Best Management does not save any money if one of our events has to be canceled for reasons beyond our control. All supplies and services needed for the events are purchased and/or arranged in advance. All event supplies and services associated with that event must be paid for, regardless of the outcome.

Event Shirts - Event shirts are NOT guaranteed to participants registering within 2 weeks of each event. Please register prior to 2 weeks prior to guarantee your race shirt.

Run Sprint Swim Triathlon

172 Providence Road, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37830, United States
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Haw Ridge Trail Race [ktc.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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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...

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 (trails@ktc.org), 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.

1 Miles 8 Miles Run Trail

299 Old Edgemoor Drive, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37830, United States
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Oak Ridge Fall Classic 5k [ridgeview.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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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...

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.

5k Run Walk

697 Melton Lake Drive, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37830, United States
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Bootleg Marathon [runsignup.com]

Sun, Sep 06, 2026 at 5:30 AM

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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...

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.

13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Marathon Run

22 N. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37831, United States
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Atomic Kids Fall Triathlons [personalbestracing.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

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...

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.

Kids Run Swim Triathlon Walk

750 Briarcliff Ave, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37830, United States
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Secret City Half Marathon and 5K [runsignup.com]

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 12:01 AM

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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...

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

3.1 Miles 5k 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Run Trail Walk

697 Melton Lake Drive, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37830, United States
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Secret City Half Marathon [finishers.com] - Facebook

Sat, Nov 21, 2026

5k Half Marathon Run

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
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Oak Ridge to Kingston Express Marathon & Half Marathon [runsignup.com]

Sun, Feb 28, 2027 at 6:00 AM

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Event Information

Participation Cap

This event will be limited to 50 participants total, accepted on a first-registered basis.

Event Purpose

The race is structured to provide athletes with the...

Event Information

Participation Cap

This event will be limited to 50 participants total, accepted on a first-registered basis.

Event Purpose

The race is structured to provide athletes with the opportunity to achieve a Boston Marathon Qualifying (BQ) standard or a benchmark Half Marathon performance. The course has consistently produced qualifying results, and the intent is to attract competitors pursuing age-group standards for Boston or other national and international events.

Eligibility

This event is intended for serious competitors actively seeking qualification times.

Participants should register only if they are capable of meeting, or coming very close to, their Boston Marathon age-group qualifying standard.

Reference official standards here: Boston Marathon Qualifying Times.

Cut-off Times

Half Marathon: 2 hours, 5 minutes

Marathon: 4 hours

Race Format and Conditions

This event will be conducted in a low-profile, performance-focused format.

No shirts, awards, or amenities will be provided.

The course will be open to light vehicular traffic; runners will utilize the bike lane/shoulder. Headphones are prohibited.

The initial 30 minutes will be run in darkness under street lighting. Participants must wear high-visibility clothing, reflective gear, and a headlamp or flashlight until daylight improves conditions.

Course Certification and Details

Marathon

Out-and-back format on the Oak Ridge Turnpike

Less than 600 ft total elevation gain

USATF Certified Course (Certification Code: TN21010MS) – valid for use when registering for the Boston Marathon

Halfway split will be recorded

Half Marathon

Point-to-point format along a highway with bike lane/shoulder

Less than 400 ft total elevation gain

Participants must arrange their own transportation back to the start; a limited number of return seats will be available through race management

Course Support

Aid stations will be located at:

Miles 3, 7, 11 (outbound)

Miles 15, 19, 23 (marathon only)

Competitors are expected to be largely self-supported and should bring their own fuel and supplies as needed

Registration and Packet Pickup

Race Day Only: Beginning at 4:45 AM

Participation Cap: 50 runners (exceptions may be granted in limited circumstances, including slightly over-standard qualifying times or requests after the cap has been met; inquiries should be directed to the race directors).

13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Half Marathon Run

22 N. Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 37831, United States
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