City of Oaks Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming trend ahead
Runners will face temperatures starting at 50°F and rising to 62°F by race's end. A light NE wind will shift throughout, presenting headwinds during the early and later miles, particularly from miles 1-5 and 10-15. With humidity at 62%, pacing adjustments should be considered, especially during the climbs at miles 6 and 22. Staying hydrated will be key, particularly as temperatures rise.
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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.
