City of Oaks Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, big temp swing
Mild 51°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 67°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 67% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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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.
