2027 Oakland Running Festival
Oakland Half: 2,050 runners from 27 states race through urban streets.
Race Date
Mar 15, 2027
Location
Oakland, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Monday, March 15, 2027
- Location
- Oakland, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
With a typical winning time around 68 minutes, the Oakland Half Marathon lives up to its reputation as a fast, urban course. The race, now in its 15th year, draws about 2,050 runners from 27 states, and roughly a fifth return year after year.
The course takes runners through the heart of Oakland, past local landmarks and neighborhoods. Spectators line the streets, and the finish-line festival includes a free kids run, making it a community celebration that brings the city together.
Race-provided description
2026
March 20-22
SUNDAY PHOTOS (https://www.finisherpix.com/en/event/10110/)
FREE KIDS RUN PHOTOS (https://freephotos.finisherpix.com/gallery/2026EatLearnPlay/)
'26 RESULTS (https://results.raceroster.com/v3/events/hpcsg4kr4jdaaqk2)
The 2026 Event is Sold Out! There is no Saturday or Sunday registration available. Saturday’s Expo, Kids Run & Sunday’s Festival is open to the public. Come out and cheer on everyone moving through Oakland. Don’t want to miss out on 2027? Pre-sale is now live! (https://raceroster.com/events/2027/118186/2027-oakland-marathon)
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MARATHON presented by KAISER PERMANENTE (https://oaklandmarathon.com/races/marathon/)
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HALF MARATHON (https://oaklandmarathon.com/races/half/)
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Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8915 years running
~2,053 finishers a year
growing or steady
20% returning runners
2 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 27 states
winner 1:08:27
typical high 60°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
46°
Afternoon (High)
60°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.2"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
79%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the 2027 Oakland Running Festival?
The 2027 Oakland Running Festival is held on Monday, March 15, 2027.
Where does the 2027 Oakland Running Festival take place?
It takes place in Oakland, California.
What distances does the 2027 Oakland Running Festival offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2027 Oakland Running Festival course flat and good for a PR?
The 2027 Oakland Running Festival is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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