🚨 Race Day Bib Pickup: @ the Info tent | Henry J. Kaiser Parking Lot | Starting at 530AM!

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Road Closures & No Parking Information

The Oakland Marathon, which includes the Oakland Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Run/Walk, is taking place on Sunday, March 17, 2024. The event benefits the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. All races will start and finish on Lake Merritt Blvd and will run through large sections Downtown, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, as well as other neighborhoods. Please see the list below and corresponding course map and detours to identify the road closure timeline in your neighborhood and available route options.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and either time their travel to avoid street closures or seek alternative routes utilizing Waze and/or Google Maps. All highway and interstate routes will remain open throughout the marathon. Be advised that motorists that park on the streets listed below will have difficulty moving their vehicles until after runners have passed and the street has been reopened by the Oakland Police.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, and we appreciate your cooperation in advance with helping us to allow the runners a safe and swift passage through your neighborhood. Run Local Events is taking all necessary actions to reduce impact and inconvenience on the residents of Oakland.