The Oakland Marathon Running Festival

The Oakland Marathon Running Festival
Date Mar 23, 2025
Sunday
Distance 5k, Half-marathon, Marathon, Relay
Course Type Road

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Race Report: Oakland Marathon 2018
"I'd never run the full, which had a reputation for being both pretty and hilly, which I thought might be fun and also good training for Boston and Big Sur."

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Race Information

The Oakland Running Festival features a Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K as well as a Marathon Relay option.  There is also a Kids' Fun Run so the whole family can be involved.

This event has been nationally recognized as the Bay Area race to run by Competitor Magazine. Experience Oakland's diversity and beauty with a race that touches all aspects of Oaktown and finishes with one hella awesome party.

Participants can also sign up for the We Run The Town Challenge when they register for both the Half Marathon and 5K.

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