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ELITE INFO & Awards

Oakland Marathon elite athletes
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 (opens in early 2026), which provides a comp entry, gear, a prize purse and additional benefits for 40 Marathoners & Half Marathon athletes. 

In addition to the Under Armour Flow Elite program, the Oakland Marathon offers the following discounts based on verified personal bests within the past 18 months 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

50% off Entry:

  • Men: 2:50 or faster
  • Women: 3:10 or faster 
  • Non-Binary+: 3:10 or faster 

For all inquiries email [email protected].

Half Marathon

All Elite athletes are encouraged to apply for the Under Armour Flow Elite program (opens in early 2026), which provides a comp entry, gear, a prize purse and additional benefits for 40 Marathoners & Half Marathon athletes. 

In addition to the Under Armour Flow Elite program, the Oakland Marathon offers the following discounts based on verified personal bests within the past 18 months that equal or surpass the following standards:

Complimentary Entry

  • Men: 1:10 or faster
  • Women: 1:20 or faster
  • Non-Binary+: 1:20 or faster

50% off Entry:

  • Men: 1:16:30 or faster
  • Women: 1:27:30 or faster 
  • Non-Binary+: 1:27:30 or faster 

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.