City of Oaks Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming trend ahead
Runners will face a temperature range from 50°F to 66°F, with a gradual increase as the race progresses. Humidity will be moderate at 71%, making hydration crucial, especially in the warmer late miles. Wind will be light, but runners should prepare for headwinds from miles 3-9 and again from 14-22, impacting pacing strategies. Starting conservatively is advisable to manage the temperature rise and wind challenges.
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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.
