
This was my first time attending the Oakland Running Festival and I had an amazing time! I signed up for the 5k but injured my ankle a few days before the race. I decided to still attend and I am...
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Run Local is a community-focused organization dedicated to inspiring movement and promoting wellness in Oakland, CA. They organize the annual Oakland Running Festival, a multi-distance race event that includes a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids fun run. Through partnerships with local companies and organizations, Run Local strives to create a complete race experience for participants, showcasing iconic landmarks and providing a platform for charitable initiatives such as the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, which supports local youth.
With a mission to inspire and unite the community through running, Run Local aims to foster a sense of camaraderie and promote a healthy lifestyle. Their events, including the Oakland Marathon, offer participants the opportunity to challenge themselves, celebrate their accomplishments, and contribute to the betterment of Oakland's youth. Through their dedication to creating memorable experiences and their commitment to community partnerships, Run Local has become a prominent force in the local running scene.
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This was my first time attending the Oakland Running Festival and I had an amazing time! I signed up for the 5k but injured my ankle a few days before the race. I decided to still attend and I am...
Virtual runner experience: This festival experience has tanked this past year. I'm still waiting for my t-shirt, medal and swag bag to come in the mail after running the race virtually a week ago....
Still my favorite race of them all!!! They changed the course slightly this year (2017) due to roadwork on Harrison. The start Line was on Lakeshore Ave and the finish line was on Grand Ave....
I'm finally back, after 65 days of eating right and cleansing. What a great way to Yelp my first half marathon of the year. YAY!!! If your not interested in running a half, Oakland Running...
One of my favorite half marathons ever (and yes, I'm biased because I PR'ed)! First of all, the starting time is at 9:15AM, which is GLORIOUS. In the past, I usually ran races off of 4-5 hours of...