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REFERRAL REWARDS You can earn cash and prizes when you invite your friends to join you at the Oakland Running Festival. If you get 5 friends to sign up using your special referral link that is [...]

KTVU:  Oakland Running Festival draws thousands of participants KTVU:  Father of quintuplets runs Oakland Marathon to set Guinness World Record Mercury News:  Bay Bridge run adds new twist to [...]

Your RUNNER HANDBOOK is here! This booklet includes important information that will get you prepared for race week. It is IMPORTANT that you read this handbook. Not only will it answer any [...]

The 2019 Team Relay is officially sold out! Those seeking to be added to or make changes to an existing relay team may still do so, but new teams are no longer able to register. If you were NOT [...]

Strava is a social fitness network that is used to track cycling, running, and swimming activities, among others, using GPS data. Strava is a great platform to connect with other runners and stay [...]

The 2019 Medals Are Here…And you’re going to love them! This year’s medal showcases the iconic Bay Bridge, which is part of the Marathon and Team Relay course, as well as the [...]

We are so excited to reveal our 10 year anniversary swag! For the first time, full marathon runners will receive a light-weight performance hoodie with a front pocket. All premiums will be [...]

Congratulations to Kim W., a half-marathon registrant from Oakland, Calif,. for earning $75 back by participating in our Referral Rewards program.   And kudos also to Amber L.,  Jeff L., Monica [...]

2019 marks the 10th year for the Oakland Running Festival and we want to acknowledge our most loyal ORF participants. To see a list of the 10 Timers as of right now, click here. If you think you [...]