City of Oaks Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesShow on map(35.7721° N, 78.6386° W)

Date & StatusNovember 7, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

City of Oaks Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Raleigh, North Carolina, US focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Public Park.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 Km (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 7, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (cityofoaksmarathon.com).

Official website

City of Oaks Marathon in Raleigh (Work: "Runner gives thumbs up during race in a crowded street at an evening event with spectators gathered around", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Runner gives thumbs up during race in a crowded street at an evening event with spectators gathered around" · Photo: **Shixart1985** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Public Park

Races & distances (4)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	211 m - 291 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	214 m - 254 m	Loop course	Route & profile
10 Km	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	217 m - 236 m	Loop course	Route & profile
5 Km	Road Running	5 km	+22 m	220 m - 229 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

211 m - 291 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 291 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 211 m to 291 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 291 m·at 26.5 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does City of Oaks Marathon take place?

City of Oaks Marathon takes place in Raleigh, North Carolina, US (start area at coordinates 35.7721° N, 78.6386° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 7, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at City of Oaks Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 Km (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for City of Oaks Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 211 m and 291 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for City of Oaks Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (cityofoaksmarathon.com).