Marathon - rolling hills in first half, flat in the second half.
Half - flat and fast

Oakland Running Festival

Human Interest Story

Race officials for the Oakland Running Festival listened to comments from the inaugural even and have announced a more scenic course that also allows for a smoother flow of traffic.

Oakland Running Festival Announced Changes To Marathon Course

Post-Race Review/ Results

The city of Oakland hosted a marathon and half-marathon for the first time in more than 25 years. More than sixty-five hundred people participated while Tony Torres of Cedar Glen took home top honors for the marathon with a time of 2 hours 31 minutes and 38 seconds

Oakland Cheers Its First Marathon In 25 Years

Tony Torres, 40, from Cedar Glen won the Oakland Marathon with a time of 2 hours 31 minutes and 38 seconds. Michelle Meyer took home top honors for the women.

Cedar Glen Man, San Francisco Woman Win Oakland Marathon

The Mayor of Oakland, Ron Dellums, was the offical starter for the first marathon in Oakland in twenty-five years.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results