Event Art & Merchandise
In 2024 Run Local introduced an Artist program featuring a local artist to produce unique pieces of artwork that will adorn participant medals and shirts.
2025 Finishers Collection
2025 marks a special year for the Oakland Marathon as Run Local ushers in a new era for the event with a bold brand.
Designed by Oakland-based creative agency @kalttropiks, this year’s medal is inspired by the event’s new logo mark and the resilience of the California Live Oak. The iconic design pays homage to the acorn — a symbol of strength, energy, and the community of Oakland.
Awarded to participants in every distance from 5K up to the Marathon, our new logo reflects the history and vitality of Oakland, with the acorn as a tribute to both the past and the future. The lightning bolt represents the energy and rejuvenation that the Coastal Live Oak has provided for millennia, powering us all toward new heights. ⚡️
This marathon is more than a race; it’s a celebration of community and movement, and we can’t wait for you to join us this year! Stay tuned for the Finisher’s T-Shirt.
Oaklandish
Thank you to the team at Oaklandish your Under Armour event shirts and merchandise collection are printed right here in Oakland. Oaklandish is a certified B Corp since 2012 and commit to donating at least 2% of revenue to nonprofit and community partners annually.
2024 Art Collection
Finisher's Collection
Designed by brothers Mahader and Yonas Tesfai, Eritrean-born siblings and Bay Area artists, have crafted a striking medal and shirt artwork for the 2024 Oakland Marathon, marking over twenty years of their artistic contributions. Their design is an immersive story in metal, intertwining Mahader’s intricate etchings with Yonas’ bold, illustrative strokes.
The medal features a runner in motion, framed by a dynamic circular motif that echoes the energy of the marathon. The skyline in the background and the design of the ribbon both draw from the exquisite beadwork patterns found in Ohlone basketry.
This medal isn’t just a finisher’s trophy; it’s a wearable piece of art that sparks dialogue, celebrating both the runners’ achievements and the enduring spirit of the Ohlone people. It represents the Tesfai brothers’ vision of art as a unifying force, blending athletic celebration with a salute to the diverse cultures of Oakland.
Capsule Collection
Available at the Run Local Merchandise Store during race weekend, designer, Blakely Dadson, honored the Coastal Live Oak Acorn and the energy it has provided the region with this year’s Capsule Collection.
Screen printed by Oaklandish on premium Under Armour gear, get yours before they sell out! Various styles and sizes available.
2024 Official Event Poster
Designed by local artist and the Chair of the Illustration Program at California College of the Arts, Michael Wertz. The poster will be available for purchase at the Kaiser Permanente Thrive Expo on Saturday. Michael will be on site to autograph and live screen print the design himself.
