Get a Deal on Your Pre-Race Meal
 Don't just carbo load! Dine in style at one of Raleigh's finest restaurants on race weekend.
These participating restaurants are offering participants of the 2008 Sony Ericsson City of Oaks Marathon and Rex Healthcare Half Marathon a 10% menu discount on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1:
Bella Monica
Italian Restaurant
3121-103 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh
Zely & Ritz
Tapas Restaurant and Wine Bar
103 Glenwood Road, Raleigh
18 Seaboard
Contemporary American Grill
18 Seaboard Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurants
Be sure to show your bib in order to receive the discount.
In addition, Bella Monica has created a special menu for the 2008 Sony Ericsson City of Oaks Marathon and Rex Healthcare Half Marathon. The $24.99 dinner includes:
- Fava and Cannellini Bean Bruschetta
- Mixed Green or Caesar Salad
- Meat Lasagne or Pumpkin Sage Ravioli
- Apple Crostata with Olive Oil
Race Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are still needed to help make the event a success.
Friends and family members can be a part of your race by volunteering with:
Course monitoring on race day
Shifts from 1 to 6 hours are available beginning at 6:30 a.m. on the morning of Nov. 2
Parking control
Two shifts are available on race day, Nov. 2:
- 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
- 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Packet pickup at the race expo
Two shifts on Friday, Oct. 31:
- 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Two shifts on Saturday, Nov. 1:
- 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Finish area cleanup
- 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Nov. 2
Post-race refreshments
Two shifts are available on Nov. 2:
- 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Baggage check
Two shifts are available on Nov. 2:
- 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
- 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Volunteering is another way to help us support our beneficiaries,
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Rex Healthcare Foundation, Umstead Coalition, and the Wounded Warrior Project.
Plus, all volunteers receive an official volunteer t-shirt,
refreshments, and discount coupons redeemable at
presenting sponsor Raleigh Running Outfitters.
For more information, contact volunteer@cityofoaksmarathon.com.
Don't Forget! The Start and Finish Has Moved
 The start and finish will be at a new location this year, N.C. State University's Centennial Campus, Main Campus Drive. Ample parking will be available. Check your race packet for specific parking instructions.
Be sure to arrive by 6:00 a.m. to ensure an on-time start. |
