United States 路 Road marathon 路 42.195 km
Oakland Marathon
Oakland, California, United States
Oakland Marathon combines California city roads with the paved Bay Bridge path, taking runners past Lake Merritt and towards Yerba Buena Island. The bridge out-and-back supplies the main climbs and descents, so a flat-city pacing plan needs some adjustment. The start and finish are near the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts. General entry is through the official registration page, where runners should select the in-person full marathon. The seven-hour limit runs from the gun start.
AthRecs race guide 路 Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser鈥檚 link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Oakland
- State / district
- California
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road and paved bridge path
- Course profile
- Urban route with climbs and descents on the Bay Bridge section.
- Approximate field
- About 1,100Reported finishers 路 2026
Rounded from 1,061 full-marathon finishers reported by FindMyMarathon for 2026.
How to enter Oakland Marathon
These are the organiser鈥檚 entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
General entry
Register for the full marathon through the official Race Roster page. Select the in-person marathon rather than a virtual distance.
Official entry informationRoute and course
One loop through Oakland with a Bay Bridge out-and-back, Lake Merritt and a finish by the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2027 start
- 07:00 local time. 2027 start information
- Course limit
- Seven hours from the gun start; minimum age 18. Course limit information
- Gear check
- Available at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts from 05:30. Gear check information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser鈥檚 results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Oakland Marathon
Full 2026 resultsRyuji Mano, Andrea Deutsche and Ethan Demoss won the marathon鈥檚 men鈥檚, women鈥檚 and Non-Binary+ categories. The organiser reported record participation across the wider weekend; that combined figure is not a marathon field estimate.
Men
Ryuji Mano won in 2:30:58.
View result detailsWomen
Andrea Deutsche won in 2:52:56.
View result detailsNon-Binary+
Ethan Demoss won in 3:06:47.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Oakland Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 21 Mar 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Oakland Marathon?
General entry: Register for the full marathon through the official Race Roster page. Select the in-person marathon rather than a virtual distance.
Where is Oakland Marathon and how far is it?
Oakland Marathon takes place in Oakland, California, United States. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road and paved bridge path
What is the Oakland Marathon course like?
One loop through Oakland with a Bay Bridge out-and-back, Lake Merritt and a finish by the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts. Urban route with climbs and descents on the Bay Bridge section.
How big is the field at Oakland Marathon?
The approximate field is About 1,100, based on Reported finishers for 2026. Rounded from 1,061 full-marathon finishers reported by FindMyMarathon for 2026. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Oakland Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser鈥檚 results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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