City of Oaks Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for City of Oaks Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
City of Oaks Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
City of Oaks Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:32/km
- Typical conditions
- 84/100
- Evidence depth
- 49 verified facts
6:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the City of Oaks Marathon?
The City of Oaks Marathon is described as hilly. The course listing puts the climb at 342 m. The course notes also call it uSATF-certified course with a continuous series of rolling hills and few sustained flat stretches, especially challenging between miles 21-24.
Where does the City of Oaks Marathon route go?
The City of Oaks Marathon route starts at Hillsborough Street / Smoky Hollow area near downtown Raleigh and finishes at Smoky Hollow / Glenwood South district, Raleigh. Underfoot, expect road/pavement through downtown plus paved greenway paths. It passes Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina State Capitol, Hillsborough Street, Pullen Park and NC State University Memorial Belltower. USATF-certified course with a continuous series of rolling hills and few sustained flat stretches, especially challenging between miles 21-24.
What should runners know on race day for the City of Oaks Marathon?
Gear check is offered (race not liable for lost or damaged items). Roads are closed during the permitted race window and reopen afterward. Post-race Finish Line Festival features live music and free beer. Pace teams offered for the full marathon ranging from 3:15 to 5:30.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Parkland
- Forest
- Lakeside
Atmosphere
- Community
- Charity
Terrain
- Road
- Mixed
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 342 m
- Net elevation
- -9 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:18:33 (John Crews)
- Women's course record
- 2:39:36 (Michelle Renee Langan)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 6-hour limit, course closes at 1:00 PM.
- Qualification status
- The full marathon is a USATF Certified Boston Marathon qualifier.
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Pace teams offered for the full marathon ranging from 3:15 to 5:30.
- Bag drop
- Gear check is offered (race not liable for lost or damaged items).
- Closed roads
- Roads are closed during the permitted race window and reopen afterward.
- Expo / packet pickup
- No race-day packet pickup; bibs collected at in-person packet pickup or mailed home for a $15.99 fee (bib-mailing add-on deadline 25 Sep 2026).
- Race village
- No
- Medal
- Finisher medals awarded; collected at packet pickup or at the Finish Line Festival on race day for bib-mailing participants.
- Finisher tee
- Race shirt provided; collected at packet pickup or at the Finish Line Festival on race day for bib-mailing participants.
- On-course music
- Post-race Finish Line Festival features live music and free beer.
Access and course status
- Start
- Hillsborough Street / Smoky Hollow area near downtown Raleigh.
- Finish
- Smoky Hollow / Glenwood South district, Raleigh.
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Surface
- Road/pavement through downtown plus paved greenway paths.
- Landmarks
- Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina State Capitol, Hillsborough Street, Pullen Park, NC State University Memorial Belltower, Capital Area Greenway, Reedy Creek Trail, House Creek Trail, Mine Creek Trail, Shelley Lake Park
- Notable features
- USATF-certified course with a continuous series of rolling hills and few sustained flat stretches, especially challenging between miles 21-24
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 15°CTypical temperature
- 14 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 84Favourability /100