Sat, Aug 29, 2026

Oak Ridge Fall Classic 5k

Oak Ridge, TN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2016

About the Oak Ridge Fall Classic 5k

The course runs along the Melton Hill Lake Greenway, a paved path that follows the water. It starts and finishes near the lake's boat house pavilion, so the surroundings stay scenic throughout. The race benefits Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services, and the event carries a quiet weight to it: a remembrance banner is set up for participants to add names and messages.

Packet pickup is available the evening before at Ridgeview's main center lobby on Tyrone Road, with a second pickup window on race morning under the pavilion at the start line.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

120finishers

20:15winner

36:42median

1:27:11cutoff

Top 3: Justin Yeash (20:15) · Reed Schneider (21:03) · Zachary Morgan (21:32)

The Oak Ridge Fall Classic 5k has been held every year since at least 2016. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K8/29/2026 08:30$25

Oak Ridge Fall Classic Sleep-In VIRTUAL 5k8/29/2026 08:30$25

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Common Questions About the Oak Ridge Fall Classic 5k

Will I finish last at the Oak Ridge Fall Classic 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:42, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:27:11, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Oak Ridge Fall Classic 5k a good first 5K?

It is a small race (120 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Oak Ridge Fall Classic 5k?

The 5K winner ran 20:15 while the median finisher took 36:42. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.