(KRON) — The 2025 Oakland Marathon is only one month away from its sixteenth version. Races ranging between 3.1 miles and 26.2 miles will happen March 22–23 with about 10,000 runners collaborating.
This yr’s theme, “Choose Your Challenge,” invitations runners to select a race that fits their bodily health, with choices together with the Marathon (26.2 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles), 5K (3.1 miles), and the Eat. Be taught. Play. children enjoyable runs.
“The Oakland Marathon is more than just a race — it’s a celebration of the Oakland community, and the incredible energy that makes The Town special. Whether you’re running your first 5K, taking on the full marathon, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is about challenging yourself and embracing the journey,” race organizers with Run Native wrote.
Medals for marathon runners are photographed on April 2, 2017, in Oakland. (Aric Crabb/Bay Space Information Group through Getty Photos)
On Sunday, March 23, 1000’s of runners will collect on the beginning line on Lake Merritt Boulevard going through 26.2 miles for the complete Oakland Marathon. As they race via Oakland’s “vibrant neighborhoods, runners will experience an electric atmosphere, complete with live music and cheer stations,” organizers wrote.
Full marathon contributors can even have the distinctive alternative to run throughout the Bay Bridge — the one marathon to supply this expertise.
Anybody who desires to take part in 2025 Oakland Marathon races can register on-line.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry cheers throughout 2024 Oakland Marathon occasions.
On Saturday, March 22, Underneath Armour will host its Oakland Marathon UA Shakeout Run, that includes a warm-up run round Lake Merritt.
At 11 a.m. Saturday, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s nonprofit group, Eat. Be taught. Play. Basis, will host children enjoyable runs and celebrations for Oakland college students and households. Younger runners can problem themselves with a quarter-mile, half-mile, or one-mile course across the Henry J. Kaiser Middle for the Arts.
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The enjoyable runs are free for all Oakland Unified College District college students. The occasion can even function sports activities actions, video games, artwork, and music for youngsters.
“With the support of Kaiser Permanente, the Kids Fun Run is a chance for Oakland’s youth to challenge themselves, build confidence, and experience the joy of movement,” mentioned CEO of Eat. Be taught. Play., Chris Helfrich. “We’re proud to partner with the Oakland Marathon to bring this incredible event to life and to support the next generation of runners.”
