Awards

All cash prizes will be awarded to U.S. citizens only. Award winners must provide proof of citizenship.

All marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, and YMCA Kids' Marathon Mile finishers will receive a custom Raleigh City of Oaks finisher's medal at the finish line. 10k finishers do not receive a medal.

Commerative plaques for overall and age group winners for all races are now available for pickup at Raleigh Running Outfitters located at 7449 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh NC 27615. Any awards not picked up by November 23rd will mailed.

The total prize purse for the marathon and half marathon races will be $12,500.

Cash Awards Structure

Marathon:

Top Men & Women First Second Third Fourth Fifth
Overall $1000 $750 $550 $400 $300
Masters (Age 40+) $300 $200 $100 N/A N/A

Bonus for breaking standing records (Men: 2:21:28, Women: 2:49:52): $500

Half Marathon:

Top Men & Women First Second Third Fourth Fifth
Overall $750 $550 $400 $300 $200
Masters (Age 40+) $200 $150 $100 N/A N/A

Bonus for breaking standing records (Men: 1:04:38, Women: 1:14:30): $300

Overall Awards:

Marathon:

Top 10 men & women overall receive custom race awards.

Half Marathon:

Top 5 men & women overall receive custom race awards.

Age Groups Awards:

Top 3 in each of the following age groups from the marathon, half marathon and 10K will receive  awards. 

  • 14 and under
  • 15 – 19
  • 20 – 24
  • 25 – 29
  • 30 – 34
  • 35 – 39
  • 40 – 44
  • 45 – 49
  • 50 – 54
  • 55 – 59
  • 60 – 64
  • 65 – 69
  • 70+