ELITE INFO & Awards
The Oakland Marathon presented by Kaiser Permanente provides a number of opportunities for competitive runners to compete and be eligible for overall and age group awards. Learn more about our Elite comp & discounted entry program below!
Marathon
All Elite athletes are encouraged to apply for the Under Armour Flow Elite program, which provides a comp entry, gear, a prize purse and additional benefits for 40 Marathoners & Half Marathon athletes.Â
In addition to the Under Armour Flow Elite program, the Oakland Marathon offers the following discounts based on verified personal bests within the past 2 years that equal or surpass the following standards:
Complimentary Entry
- Men: 2:40 or faster
- Women: 3:00 or faster
- Non-Binary+: 3:00 or faster
40% off Entry:
- Men: 2:50 or faster
- Women: 3:10 or fasterÂ
- Non-Binary+: 3:10 or fasterÂ
For all inquiries email [email protected].
Half Marathon
All Elite athletes are encouraged to apply for the Under Armour Flow Elite program, which provides a comp entry, gear, a prize purse and additional benefits for 40 Marathoners & Half Marathon athletes.Â
In addition to the Under Armour Flow Elite program, the Oakland Marathon offers the following discounts based on verified personal bests within the past 2 years that equal or surpass the following standards:
Complimentary Entry
- Men: 1:12 or faster
- Women: 1:22 or faster
- Non-Binary+: 1:22 or faster
40% off Entry:
- Men: 1:20 or faster
- Women: 1:30 or fasterÂ
- Non-Binary+: 1:30 or fasterÂ
For all inquiries email [email protected].
ELITE, MASTERS & AGE GROUP AWARDS
Awards are provided in three categories: Men, Women and Non-Binary+.
ELITE
Top 3 Overall Awards for each category in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K will be announced at the main stage overlooking the Finish Line Festival.
- Finishing time is based on GUN TIME for elite awards.
- Elite winners are also eligible for their respective Masters and/or Age Group awards.
- Winners must be present to pick up their awards.
Awards Schedule (subject to change):
- 9:30AM – Half Marathon
- 10:00AM – 5K & 10K
- 10:30AM – Marathon
MASTERS
1st Place Masters (40+ years old) in each category in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K will receive an award, picked up at the Awards Tent.
AGE GROUPS
Top 3 in each Age Group per category (Men, Women, Non-Binary+) in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K will also be eligible to receive a unique gift at the Oakland Marathon Finish Line Festival. Age group divisions are as follows: 19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
- Awards Tent will be at the Finish Line Festival. Specific location will be announced as we near Race Weekend.
- IMPORTANT: Awards must be picked up on-site. Shipping awards gifts will incur shipping & handling costs by participant.
