The Secret City Head Race, a full day event on October 21 will take place on Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge. This venue provides miles of sheltered water, and a 5,000m race course that winds gently for more than 3,000m before passing through a railroad bridge and turning straight for home. Now in its 17th year, this one-day event provides racing opportunities for everyone, Juniors through Masters, in all boat classes. The site includes parking for more than 50 team trailers, picnic facilities, a children’s playground, and access to the Melton Lake Greenway and Haw Ridge Park. Spectator access and parking at the Melton Lake Venue are free. For more information, call 865-482-6538 or visit www.orra.org/events/.