Adventure Anderson

Secret City Half Marathon and 5K

Melton Lake Park 697 Melton Lake Dr., Oak Ridge, TN, United States

The half marathon route starts at the scenic Melton Lake Park peninsula.  Considered a great PR course!  Course runs along the beautiful Melton Lake then down by an operational quarry for a change of scenery. Continue along a serene tree-lined private road then wind through Oak Ridge.  Finish your race along the water's edge right […]

Secret City Head Race

Melton Lake Park 697 Melton Lake Dr., Oak Ridge, TN, United States

Join the Oak Ridge Rowing Association on beautiful Melton Lake as we host teams from the southeast and midwest as they compete over the traditional downstream (Saturday) and throwback upstream (Sunday) 5000m race courses. The Secret City Head Race offers racing for USRowing Youth (U19+exceptions), Collegiate Novice, Collegiate/Open, and Masters over two days in all […]

Cars for Canines

Melton Lake Park 697 Melton Lake Dr., Oak Ridge, TN, United States

Come down to the waterfront for the 6th annual Cars for Canines event! Enjoy a car show presented by Summer Knight Cruisers, live music, door prizes and pet-friendly fun! Grab a bite or a brew from Hot Dog Hut, Hops and Hounds, Shirley Boys Country Cooking, and Sno Biz. Veterinarian Matt Jinks will be on […]

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