Secret City Half Marathon and 5K

Secret City Half Marathon and 5K

In person on November 15th, Virtually November 15th-29th

Events

• Secret City Half Marathon
  Price: $48.70 incl. $3.70 Fee
  Date Range: 11/14
  Time: 9:00AM EST - 12:30PM EST
  Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:01am EST
  Open to ages 12+.
• Secret City 5K
  Price: $27.50 incl. $2.50 Fee
  Date Range: 11/14
  Time: 9:15AM EST - 11:30AM EST
  Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:00am EST
  Open to ages 8+.
• Virtual Secret City Half Marathon
  Price: $64.60 incl. $4.60 Fee
  Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:01am EST
• Virtual Secret City 5k
  Price: $38.10 incl. $3.10 Fee
  Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:01am EST

The Secret City Half Marathon & 5K Races

Oak Ridge , a bustling city created virtually overnight in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, was shrouded in secrecy for most of the 20th century; only appearing on maps in the mid-1960's. Today, Oak Ridge is on the map as a thriving city rich in cultural and recreational opportunities not to mention the cutting edge science and technology research for which the city is internationally known! COME TO OAK RIDGE AND EXPERIENCE FOR YOURSELF.....A ONE OF A KIND TENNESSEE HALF MARATHON AND FUN 5K RACE EVENT!

Packet Pick Up:

PPU dates will still occur as normal: Thursday, November 12th 4-7pm, and race morning 7:30-8:45am. Thursday pick up will be at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Race morning pick up will be on site. For virtual Runners: A reminder you have from November 14-28 to complete the virtual run. You will receive all your race swag via mail AFTER November 28th.

Place

Secret City Half Marathon & 5K
697 Melton Lake Dr.
Oak Ridge, TN

Description

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

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at [email protected]

Location

Secret City Half Marathon & 5K
697 Melton Lake Drive
Oak Ridge TN US - 37830

Courses and prices:

• Course name: Secret City Half Marathon, Distance: 13.1 Miles
• Course name: Secret City 5K, Distance: 5K
• Course name: Virtual Secret City Half Marathon, Distance: 13.1 Miles
• Course name: Virtual Secret City 5k, Distance: 3.1 Miles