City of Oaks Marathon Raleigh
Run NC's Capital Under the Oaks: Research Triangle Tech Hub and Peak Fall Foliage.
Race day
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Nov 2026
Run NC's Capital Under the Oaks: Research Triangle Tech Hub and Peak Fall Foliage.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 1 November 2026Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Start time | 07:30 local (America/New York)Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half Marathon · 10KCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Location | Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Start area | North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607Confirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Entry price | $75–$110Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · USATF certifiedCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 155 mCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Field size | About 5,500 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Boston qualifier | YesCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Organizer | City of Oaks MarathonCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Official website | cityofoaksmarathon.comOrganizer · 21 May 2026 | Organizer | 21 May 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 21 May 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 21 May 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Run Raleigh's oak canopy at peak fall gold — Research Triangle tech culture and NC's neoclassical Capitol.
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