What race distances can I run in Oakland?
Oakland has 5K (3), Half Marathon (4), Marathon (3), Ultra (3). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
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2026-2027 Running Races in Oakland, California
Upcoming running races in and near Oakland, California - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
8 upcoming races · 7 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Oakland races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026East Bay Front Runners Pride Run and Walk Oakland, CAFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Oakland Hills Trail Run Oakland, CARegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sun, Nov 1, 2026Oakland Tech 5km/1 mile Race/Run/Walk Fundraiser Oakland, CAFrom $30Details Sat, Mar 20, 2027Redwood (Spring) Trail Run Oakland, CAFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Ride 4A Reason 2026 Oakland, CAFrom $50Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Cinderella Trail Run Oakland, CAFrom $60Details Sat, Aug 14, 2027Redwood (Summer) Trail Run Oakland, CAFrom $60Details Sat, Sep 18, 2027We Run Oakland: For Our Children 2027 Oakland, CAFrom $20Details
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Oakland. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
Train for it
Run Clubs in Oakland
The easiest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Oakland clubs welcome runners of all paces.
Browse all Oakland run clubs →How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 17, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Oakland
When is race season in Oakland?
October is the busiest month for races in Oakland, with 2 of the 8. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Oakland races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 7 races in Oakland with published results, the typical median finish is around 2:36:06, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a race in Oakland?
Join a local run club. Oakland Beer Runners and others in Oakland welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.
Are there trail races near Oakland?
Yes, one race around Oakland gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.