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Named in honor of this North Carolina city’s distinctive and abundant oak trees as well as the natural beauty that surround’s the state’s capital city, Raleigh’s City of Oaks Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K is a mainstay of the city. The event was revived in 2007 after a five-year absence and goes strong today.
Runners are encouraged to sign up early, as previous races have sold out. The number of entrants will be limited to the first 1,500 for the full marathon; the first 3,000 for the half marathon; the first 1,000 for the 10K; and the first 1,000 for the 5K. The race also hosts a full marathon relay that’s open to 150 4-person teams, and a kids’ marathon mile that’s open to 250 children.