How to get into the Oakland Marathon 2027.
All 5 ways into the Oakland Marathon in Oakland, CA, with the ballot dates.
Ways in
There are 5 ways into the Oakland Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.
- 01
Ballot
Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.
Organizer's details - 02
Qualifying time
Run a time under the race's standard for your age and gender within the qualifying window, then apply with proof. At popular races, meeting the time doesn't always guarantee a place.
Organizer's details - 03
Club membership
Places set aside for members of a club or running organization, sometimes for completing a set number of its races.
Organizer's details - 04
Charity place
Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.
At this race: Run for a partner charity and commit to a fundraising pledge.
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Other
Another route the organizer offers.
At this race: 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
The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet. Add it to your Radar and we'll tell you when they're out.
Ballot opens
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Ballot closes
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Draw
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Results
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Qualifying times
We don't have this race's standards yet; the official site lists them.
Charity places and tours
Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.
FAQ
- When does the Oakland Marathon ballot open?
- The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet.
- Can I get into the Oakland Marathon without the ballot?
- Yes. Besides the ballot there are 4 other ways in. Qualifying time. Club membership. 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.
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