4 events in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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Oak Ridge
4 events in Oak Ridge-
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
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.
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Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
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.
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Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 12:01 AMSee full details
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
Local Clubs & Organizations
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Club
USA Swimming Club. Safe Sport Recognized. 46 members.
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