City of Oaks Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool temps, manageable winds
Runners will face temperatures starting at 46°F and rising to 63°F, with average humidity at 68%. Light winds at 7 mph will shift from headwinds to tailwinds, particularly helpful between miles 10 and 15. To optimize performance, runners should maintain a steady pace early, considering the brief climbs at miles 6 and 22, while hydrating regularly to combat the humidity.
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Race Info
The City of Oaks Marathon has run through Raleigh, North Carolina every November since 2007, when local runner Kaz Yahyapour helped found the race after recovering from a heart attack. The marathon and half marathon share a course for the first nine miles, starting near NC State University on Hillsborough Street before continuing onto the Capital Area Greenway and out to a turnaround near Shelley Lake Park. The full marathon is USATF-certified (NC21010NW) and a Boston Marathon qualifier. The event has grown into one of the Triangle's largest race weekends, drawing more than 7,600 participants across the marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K in 2024.
