Bootleg Marathon

NO FRILLS, NO EXCUSES. JUST QUALIFY! Get ready to bust open some BQ's with the Bootleg Marathon & Half Marathon! This race is certified for any last chance qualifiers to qualify for the 2027 Boston Marathon. This race will cap at 50 total participants, first entered first allowed. This late season race is prime for those who are seeking a last chance Boston Marathon Qualifying time or Peak Half Marathon performance on a course where qualifications are consistently achieved.  This race boasts of having 90% of runners meet their age group Boston Qualifications, Or, hitting a PR half marathon. **NOTE: Race start time is set for 5:30am, this is due to help beat the higher temperatures that occur later during the race. *We ask you consider a different race if you have not run a marathon before, This is not a recommended first marathon event, or a &#34;Fun&#34; event for those who thrive off the energy of crowds. No Frills means no Frills, this race is for those seeking an opportunity to Qualify... you run your time- or you don't. Simple! Please see link below to note your specific time goals are: https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/qualify.  Cut-off times for events will be <2:00 Half Marathon and <4:00 for Full Marathon (exceptions can be made according to AG Qualifications.  This race will be low key and no frills- No Shirts, No Awards, No Amenities. Runners will be expected to compete among light traffic as the turnpike outside lane will not be closed off, be prepared to share the road with other forms of traffic (no headphones allowed).  The first light will occur around 6:15am followed by street lighting, plan on running in dark conditions for a portion of the event.  We HIGHLY recommend runners wear bright & Reflective clothing & flashing light for safety until the sun rises later during the race. Check in will be race day only at the listed address starting at 4:45am and ending at 5:15am. Water/ Aid stops on the course can be found at outbound Miles 3, 7 & 11, and Marathon return Miles of 15, 19 & 23. Participants should expect to bring any form of support (food, assistance, etc) they may need during competition.  Runners may have bike support or vehicles staged for course support along the route. So long as no athlete progression is provided. Pacers for the Marathon are required to register for the half marathon (out bound) only. Pacer(s) from half to finish may assume pace duties without having to register.   Both courses are CERTIFIED for Age group, National, Regional or Qualifying standards.  The Marathon is a USATF Certified course: Certifying code TN21010MS. Marathon Course is an Out-and-Back on the Oak Ridge Turnpike with Bike Lane/ Shoulder with less than 600ft total Elevation gain.  A half-way split time will be provided.   Half Marathon Course is a Point-to-Point on the Oak Ridge Turnpike with Bike Lane/ Shoulder with less than 400ft total Elevation gain.  Please plan on having a shuttle ride after race, this is not provided. Half Course can be found here, Marathon repeats same route back to start: https://www.strava.com/segments/27536769 *Some exceptions are possible for Cut off times and for those who want to enter after the cap has been met, please email race directors to see if exceptions are available.