Marathon

Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon

Raleigh's City of Oaks Marathon combines downtown streets, greenways, and rolling neighborhoods on a certified course that rewards patient hill pacing.

Next raceSunday, November 1, 2026
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationRaleigh, North Carolina
Boston qualifierYes
Get alertsLast checked August 4, 2026BQ times

Quick facts

  • USATF-certified Boston Qualifier in Raleigh.
  • Greenways and city streets create varied pacing terrain.
  • Repeated rollers demand restraint early.
  • Six-hour course limit supports a broad field.

About the Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon

Raleigh's established fall weekend shares one start area and finish celebration among marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K fields; the marathon is the longest test.

Course

The certified route uses central Raleigh roads, residential sections, and greenway miles. Repeated rollers rather than one major climb create the course's cumulative difficulty.

Race-day weather

Early November often brings cool, dry conditions, though rain or a warm sunny day is possible. Shaded greenways can feel colder than open city roads.

Past Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Sunday, November 1, 2026Upcoming

Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon FAQ

When is the Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon?

The 2026 Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon is on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Is Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. Martin Marietta City of Oaks Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.

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