Oakland Marathon
Oakland Marathon is a one-loop urban road marathon with Bay Bridge miles, East Bay crowd energy, and a certified course that can still punish pacing.
Quick facts
- One-loop city course that includes Bay Bridge miles.
- Boston- and NYC-qualifying marathon with USATF certification CA24048TEB.
- World Athletics certified course.
- Marathon, half, 10K, 5K, and kids run share the weekend.
- Official current-year tracking and results are on Race Roster.
About the Oakland Marathon
Oakland Marathon is the Bay Area city race that tries to feel like Oakland, not just pass through it. It is bigger and louder than most Northern California spring marathons, with local crowd energy, multiple distances, and a course built around recognizable city landmarks.
Course
The official marathon page uses a one-loop route through Oakland landmarks, including a trip on the Bay Bridge, though the course is marked as subject to change. Bridge exposure, city turns, and the big-race atmosphere make it more dynamic than a simple flat-grid marathon.
Race-day weather
Late March in Oakland is usually mild by marathon standards, but bay breeze and changing sun can make effort feel uneven. The early miles can feel relaxed, then the exposed sections near the water can turn a comfortable pace into work.
Past Oakland Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, March 22, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, March 23, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, March 17, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Oakland Marathon FAQ
When is the Oakland Marathon?
The 2027 Oakland Marathon is on Sunday, March 21, 2027.
Is Oakland Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Oakland Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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