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Oakland

Oakland Marathon

Hilly streets, neighborhoods and waterfront around Lake Merritt.

Next edition

2027 · 21 Mar 2027

Where

🇺🇸 Oakland, CA, United States

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2027 edition

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Countdown

139

days to 21 Mar 2027

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Distance
Marathon
Course
Hilly
Climb
239 m
Entry
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About

The race

The Oakland Marathon takes runners on a tour of Oakland, California, highlighting the city’s neighborhoods, parks, and waterfront areas. The course includes sections around Lake Merritt and passes through several districts that showcase Oakland’s diverse character and community support. Known for its energetic local atmosphere and live entertainment along the route, the race offers runners a vibrant urban marathon experience in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Location

Oakland, CA, United States

North America · typically 12°C (53°F) on race day

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Ballot, charity and tour places

Getting in

  • Ballot

    Details
  • Qualifying time

    Details
  • Club membership

    Details
  • Charity place

    Run for a partner charity and commit to a fundraising pledge.

  • Other

    High school, college and trade school students using their school-provided email can get 15% off their marathon or half marathon registration by completing the Student Team Program form; the promo код

Ballot

Dates not announced
  1. Ballot opens

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  2. Ballot closes

    TBA

  3. Draw

    TBA

  4. Results

    TBA

Charity places

  • NorCal CarciNET

    Fundraising target on request

    Apply
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities

    Fundraising target on request

    Apply

Tour operators

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