Bootleg Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm start, adjust pace wisely
Runners will face a temperature range from 74°F at the start to 77°F towards the finish, with high humidity at 89% and a dew point of 71°F. With light, variable winds throughout and no rain expected, runners should consider adjusting their pace conservatively, especially during the warmest segments. The toughest conditions are expected between miles 16-20 where headwinds may impact performance.
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Race Info
The Bootleg Marathon is a marathon and half marathon in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, held in early September as a last-chance Boston Marathon qualifier. The marathon is a USATF-certified out-and-back on the Oak Ridge Turnpike, run on the bike lane and shoulder with under 600 feet of climbing, and the half marathon is a point-to-point on the same road. Entry is capped at 50 runners, the gun goes at 5:30 AM to beat the heat, and there are no shirts, awards or closed roads.