Oakland Marathon
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About the race
The Oakland Marathon presented by Kaiser Permanente is a multi day running event in Oakland scheduled for March 19 to 21, 2027. The event offers a range of race options and race weekend resources for participants and spectators.
Distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Eat. Learn. Play. Kids Fun Run
- Virtual Runners
- Bay Bridge Challenge
The event partners with the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation to support local youth. Participation, donations, and peer to peer fundraising contribute to that support.
Event weekend programming includes an Oakland Health and Wellness Expo, packet pick up, a finish line festival, and race tracking and results. Additional race resources mentioned include race day entertainment and cheer zones, medal and merchandise offerings, training groups, and training tips.
Team and community programs are available, including corporate teams, charity teams, student teams, run clubs, and an elite team program. Information resources cover travel to Oakland, parking and transportation, and road closure information. The event is organized by Run Local Ventures, LLC and lists partners including Kaiser Permanente, Zenni Optical, Plezi, Visit Oakland, and the City of Oakland. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.