Oakland Running Festival

• Event themed t-shirt
• Race bib & number
• Happy Hour at the race expo
• Free Drake's beer
• Official race photography
• Clearly marked and marshalled course
• Aid stations & refreshments
• Distance marked

Schedule:

6:00AM: Bag drop opens

7:00AM: Full Marathon and Team Relay

7:30AM: 5K

9:30AM: Half Marathon

Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the schedules race start time in order to ensure there is plenty of time to drop your bag and warm up.

Bag Check Information:

On Sunday, runners may check their gear at the Gear Check Area located in Eastshore Park along Lakeshore Ave. Gear check will be open from 6:00am until 1:00pm. All bags left after 1:00pm will be moved to the info tent. All bags not picked up from info by 2:00pm will be donated to charity.

You MUST provide your own bag and are asked that those bags be clear in color. Your race bib will have a bag check receipt for identification. Please not that no oversized luggage will be handled. Your bag will remain at Runner’s Gear Check Area at all times and will be available when you finish. Do not check valuables as the organizer cannot be responsible for lost or stolen articles. You must have your bib to claim your items. Items not claimed will be donated to charity.

Spectators are encouraged to come and cheer on their family friends as they tackle this challenge. The festival settings makes for an incredible atmosphere and plenty of entertainment.

Over 1,000 volunteers are needed to make the Oakland Running Festival successful. Volunteer opportunities are available at the pre-race Health and Fitness Expo and on race day. All volunteers will receive an event t-shirt.

The Health and Fitness Expo

Friday, March 20, 2020

• assist with runner distribution of bibs and shirts to runners
• assist with runner registration

Saturday, March 21, 2020

• assist with runner distribution of bibs and shirts to runners assist with runner registration

Sunday, March 22, 2020

• manage people flow
• provide water
• direct finishers appropriately
• assist in recovery area (food/drink distribution)
• medal presentation

Group Volunteer Opportunities: Please contact Geron Brooks ([email protected]) if you have a group interested in volunteering together.

Please note: Water Stop volunteer opportunities are assigned to groups who commit to staffing the stop’s entire need. If your organization is interested in volunteering as a group at a water stop or in another capacity, please email Geron Brooks ([email protected]).