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Welcome to the 8th running of the Oakland Running Festival.
We are excited to host this event once again in
2017. We happily await the 8th running of the
Oakland Running Festival and are glad you have
decide to joins us! The event has become a huge
success with more than 10,000 runners this year
and tremendous community support. The event
has generated more than $12 million in economic
impact and $2 million for local charities.
We are excited to show you why we were selected by USA Today
Sports Active Alliance as one of the top independent races in the
nation and why we consistantly receive ratings of 95% or more for
participants willing to recommend our race to a friend.
This year we have relocated our center of race day activities to
Eastshore Park, located just off the shores of majestic Lake Merritt.
This location provides us plenty of open green space to allow our
runners, fans and sponsors plenty of elbow room as they celebrate
their accomplishments.
This packet includes important information that will prepare you for
the events and activities surrounding race day. If you have entered
the Oakland Marathon, Kaiser Permanente Half-Marathon, Team Relay,
Bank of the West 5K or Kids Fun Run, it is extremely important
that you thoroughly read all of the information in this
booklet carefully.
All additional race materials will be available for pick-up at the
Oakland Marriott City Center on March 31 during the Erdinger
Happy Hour from 5p to 7p or on April 1 from 9a to 4p during the
Kaiser Permanente Health & Fitness Expo. Remember Runner
Packets are available for pick-up during these times ON LY;
there will be NO Registration or Runner Packet Pick-Up on
Sunday.
A CORRIGAN SPORTS EVENT
SAFETY FIRST- We are working closely with state and local police units to
provide the safest possible environment for our runners and fans. Please
leave bags at home and allow extra time all weekend long for any added
security measures which will include bag searches and check points for fans
and runners. And as always, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING.
Schedule of Events
Events and activities for this
year’s event will be held in two
central locations:
PACKET PICK-UP: Oakland Marriott City Center Convention Center
START/FINISH LINE & POST RACE FESTIVITIES: Eastshore Park
There will be a ton of fanfare that will
surround the weekend schedule including
live music, food & beverage vendors and
interactive games. We hope to make
this a fun and festive atmosphere for the entire community. Be sure
to tell your friends, family and neighbors about all the festivities
and encourage them to come to the finish line or cheer from their
neighborhood.
Friday, March 31, 2017 (Oakland Marriott City Center)
Erdigner Happy Hour Packet Pick Up
5:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday, April 1, 2017 (Oakland Marriott City Center)
Kaiser Permanente Health & Fitness Expo
9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, April 2, 2017 (Eastshore Park near Lake Merritt)
Opening Remarks, National Anthem
& Final Instructions
7:00am
Race Start Times
Oakland Marathon
7:10am
Team Relay
7:10am
Bank of the West 5K
7:30am
5K Awards Ceremony
8:30am
Kaiser Permanente Half-Marathon
9:10am
Kids Fun Run
8:40/8:45am
Erdinger Celebration Village & Activities
8am-2pm
Full, Half & Relay Awards Ceremony
11:30am
Awards Ceremonies held on stage in the Erdinger Celebration Village
Register at the Expo
Online registration closes on March 30 but it looks as if we may still
have slots in all races at the expo. If you know someone who still wants
to run but missed the online deadline, please encourage them to stop
by the Marriott City Center on March 31 or April 1 to sign up!
FOLLOW US
#RootedInOakland
Travel to the Expo
https://www.facebook.com/OaklandRunningFestival/
The Health & Fitness Expo will be held at the Oakland Convention
Center inside the Marriott City Center on Fri., March 31 & Sat., April 1.
The physical address is:
https://twitter.com/oaklandmarathon
1001 Broadway
Oakland, California 94607 USA
https://www.instagram.com/csewestcoast/
Parking is available throughout the city. Nearby parking garages are
located at the following locations. Please note that some lots do
charge a fee to park.
Virtual Goodie Bag
All runners will receive an Virtual Goodie Bag prior to attending
the expo. The Oakland Running Festival Virtual Goodie Bag is an
interactive, digital gift bag provided electronically to each runner. This
replaces a phyisical gift bag that has been distribted in past years. Your
Virtual Goodie Bag features rich-media digital gifts, coupons, games,
and more from local and national race sponsors. It will contain race
tips, and even ways to get free stuff at the expo.
Check your email inbox for your Virtual Event Bag on March 29
Fun for Fast Foodies
Whole Foods Market will be at the finish line with
high quality snacks and beverages. Stop by Whole
Foods Market’s Recharge and Refresh booth at the
Erdinger Celebration Village for delicious samples
and giveaways from local vendors like Kuli Kuli and
Gavina Coffee, and a stretching station loaded up
with Gaiam recovery tools for limbering up and chilling out. Make
sure you check out some fresh new workout gear at the Stava Living
showcase, too.
In additon, Whole Foods will be sponsoring a pre-race and post-race
stretch on the main stage in the Eridinger Celebration Village.
PRE-RACE ................................ 6:15am - 6:30am
POST-RACE.............................. 10:45am - 11:00am
- Clay Street Garage (entrance on Clay Street between 14th & 15th
Streets, behind City Hall)
- City Center Garage (entrance on 11th Street between Clay Street
and Broadway; also entrance on 14th Street)
There is also metered street parking thoughout the City that may be available.
BART and AC TRANSIT will also operate on Saturday during expo hours.
The closest BART stop to the expo entrance is 12th St. Oakland City
Center Station. Several AC TRANSIT routes also stop at this station.
Health & Fitness Expo
Upon arrival at the Kaiser Permanente Health
& Fitness Expo, runners can find great prices
on shoes, apparel, active gear, nutritional supplements and running
goodies in addition to exhibits and other information on health care
products and programs.
Hours for the Kaiser Permanente Health and Fitness Expo is as follows:
Friday, March 31
Saturday,April 1
5pm-7pm - Erdinger Happy Hour Packet Pick up
9am-4pm - Oakland Marriott City Center
ALL BAGS AND PERSONS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH BY ORDER
OF THE OAKLAND CITY POLICE. Please leave all bags at home or
in your vehicle duing the expo. If you must bring a bag we ask that
it be clear in color. Bag use in the spectator viewing areas along the
finish line (Grand & MacArthur) may be restricted.
Bib Number E-mail- NEW IN 2017
On Monday , March 27, you will receive an email from the Event
Timing Company with your bib number. This is new for 2017. Must
bring your bib number with you to the Expo to pickup your bib and
race premium. If you find an error you will need to make the edits at
the expo. (YOU CANNOT DO IT PRIOR TO THE EXPO.)
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE bring a copy of the bib number email
(printed out or on your smartphone.) You will use this email when
you go to STEP 2 to pick up your Race Number.
You may pick up the race packet for another runner ONLY IF you
have a copy of their bib number and a copy of the runner’s photo I.D..
The race staff WILL NOT provide personal information to access bib
numbers for other runners. These restrictions do not apply to kids fun
run bibs, only adult races. We will still need an e-registration for you to
claim a Kids Fun Run bib(s).
Race Numbers
Participants in the WE RUN THIS TOWN CHALLENGE will
receive one bib that will be worn for both races.
When you pick up your race number, it will contain your B-Tag
timing device. DO NOT REMOVE IT FROM THE RACE NUMBER. It
is designed to stay on your bib for the race and you risk not having
your time recorded if it is removed.
You must show your race number to enter your proper starting area.
You must wear your race number on the front of your body
throughout the race.
Marathoners & Relay runners are asked to wear their race
I.D. tag on their backs. These will be provided at packet pick up.
Your race bib must be visible throughout the race so the official
course photographers can identify you.
Your race bib is also a ticket to all race activities! Please have your
race bib with you at all times to assure proper access.
Do not exchange or transfer your number to someone else. Doing
so may result in disqualification of both runners this year & in the future.
In order to help our Medical Team work more efficiently,
please fill out the medical history information on the back of
your race bib with a ballpoint pen (markers tend to bleed.)
Expo Packet Pick Up of All Races
You MUST pick up your Race Packet at the
Kaiser Permanente Health and Fitness Expo on
Friday or Saturday. There is NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP.
STEP ONE: Enter the Marriott Oakland City Center from 10th
Street. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR BIB NUMBER E-MAIL
BEFORE YOU ENTER THE EXPO HALL. We will have a designated
area in the expo hall where you can troubleshoot your entry if necessary.
STEP TWO: If you have your BIB NUMBER E-MAIL, (printed or on
your smart device) you may proceed to the Race Number Pick-Up
area. Here you will receive your race number with a “B-Tag” timing
responder pre-attached. BEFORE YOU LEAVE STEP 2,VERIFY THAT
YOUR RACE NUMBER MATCHES THE NUMBER ON YOUR BIB .
STEP THREE: There will be a separate Shirt Pick-Up station for each
race. You must present your race bib to receive your shirt. A volunteer
will mark your race bib indicating that you have received your shirt.
You will receive the size you requested when registering. NO
EXCEPTIONS! However, we will have an exchange area set up in the
expo for runners to swap shirt sizes. Runners may exchange the shirt
they received for another one of any size or gender for the race they are
running-- as long as there is one in the bin.
B-TAG Timing
Adult participants (except the relay runners) will utilize the B-tag timing
technology. The B-Tag timing system is built into the bib and stays attached
to your race number while you run and can be disposed of after the race.
DO NOT Remove your B-Tag from your bib
DO NOT Forget your B-Tag Race Bib on race day - NO BIB, NO TIME
DO NOT Exchange your B-Tag with any other participant
DO NOT Cross the finish line twice or go back on any part of the course
NOTE FOR RELAY RUNNERS: You will utilize a D-Tag timing chip
with a neoprene band which allows you to pass it between runners.
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We encourage you to route your parking
plan prior to race day. There is ample
parking in the city to accommodate our
participants but delays and road closures
may occur on race day. Here are some
suggested parking and travel options,
although other means of transportation are
available. We ask that you ARRIVE EARLY to
avoid unnecessary delays.
VISIT HERE TO VIEW CITY ROAD CLOSUREShttp://www.oaklandmarathon.com/detours-schedule/
We encourage you to share this information with friends & neighbors.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: AC Transit’s NL and 800 lines will help
those marathoners, relayers and 5kers who want to take public transit
on race day. http://www.actransit.org/maps/index.php?line=NL&Go=Go
BART RAPID TRANSIT (Service does not begin until 8 am on Sunday. )
The 19th Street/City Center Station is the closeest stop to the Start/
Finish Line. (Price varies depending on where you board)
We STRONGLY encourage our half-marathon runners and late arriving spectators
to take BART as the street closures from the races may impede travel routes. If
you choose to drive, please arrive prior to the start of the marathon at 7:30am.
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BART Schedule and map details at http://www.bart.gov/
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Free and metered street parking is also available. PLEASE MAKE SURE
TO LOOK FOR TEMPORARY STREET CLOSINGS THAT MAY BE POSTED.
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Courtesy Shuttle - NEW IN 2017
of the driver. So every detail of ourr new Mazda CX-9
Due to the updated start line, finish line, and celebration village for
2017, we are providing courtesy shuttles to and from Eastshore Park.
is engineered to create this perfect harmony. From
r-centered cockpit,
the throttle-response, to the driver-centered
The Pick up/Drop off location will be staged at the Splash Pad Parking
Lot north of Eastshore Park (along Grand Ave, just north of the 580
Overpass). Shuttles will run from 5:30 am – 2:00 pm.
to the agile steering, the principles off Jinba Ittai live on.
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Stop #1 - Oakland Marriott City Center (10th and Broadway)
Stop #2 - 19th Street BART and Downtown Parking Areas (20th and
Broadway)
Deferment Requests
Although we do not provide refunds, you are welcome to defer your
entry until the 2018 event if you are no longer able to participate in
2017. There is a $25 processing fee if you choose to take advantage
of this opportunity. THE DEADLINE IS MARCH 24th.
To do so, simply visit the link in your confirmation email or at
the bottom of the Oakland Running Festival website under the
“Registration” link. You can use “Manage My Registration” by logging
in with your email, date of birth, and confirmation number. Once
logged in select “Defer” and use a credit card to pay the $25 fee.
Later in the month you will be sent an email with a personalized code
to reenroll into next year’s race for free.You will have the option to
upgrade/downgrade your race once reentered in 2018 if you wish.
Best Viewing Points
Besides Eastshore Park, there are some great spots to get to see the
runners throughout the course. Here are some of the best locations:
Lake Merritt - Runners will be in area at mile 1
Frank Ogawa Plaza - Runners pass here at mile 2.5
College Ave - Runners pass here at mile 7
Laney College - Runners pass here at mile 19
Jack London Square - Runners pass here at mile 20
Sag Wagon
During the race, if you need assistance or fall behind the race pace a Sag
Wagon will be following the last runner of the race. Runners in need
of assistance can board the vehicle and be dropped at the next relay
exchange to take the bus back to the finishline. The Sag Wagon will also
stop at each water stop to pick up in need runners who make it there.
Prohibited Items
For safety reasons, please adhere to the following: no dogs, no
strollers, no bicycles, no in-line skates, no roller blades, no wheeled
vehicles (except registered wheelchairs). Violators may be disqualified
and removed from the course by a Race Official. ALL BAGS AND
PERSONS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH BY ORDER OF THE
OAKLAND CITY POLICE. Please leave all bags at home or in your
vehicle.
Marathon & Half-Marathon Pace Groups
Our Pace Groups will help you not only achieve your goals, but have
FUN, whether the goal is a personal record, Boston qualifier, or
simply to cross the finish line! Our friends at the Lake Merritt Joggers
and Striders will organize the group and help you reach your goal
of setting a PR on our PR-friendly course. Pacers are experienced
runners, chosen based upon their previous running and/or pacing
performances and know what it takes to hold a steady pace and
give you a great race day experience - dynamic and personable, and
dedicated to making sure you have a great time on the course!
We are excited to be able to offer pacers for both the full marathon
and half-marathon races.
Participation is free to all marathon and half-marathon participants
who sign up at the Kaiser Permanente Health & Fitness Expo booth.
You will be given a pace band to wear on your wrist during the
marathon to help identify you and allow your group to stick together.
We will have Pace Groups for the following marathon times: 3:20, 3:30,
3:40, 3:50, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, and 5:00. We will have Pacers for the
following half-marathon times 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50
Official Merchandise Souvenir Shop
A variety of merchandise is available at the Expo and on race day
in the Erdinger Celebration Village. Choose from an array of event
merchandise to commemorate a great day in Oakland.
Runner’s Gear Check
On Sunday, runners may check their gear at the Gear Check Area
located in Eastshore Park along El Embarcadero. Gear check will
be open from 6:00am until 1:00pm. All bags left after 1:00pm will
be moved to the headquarters tent. All bags not picked up from
headquarters by 2:00pm will be donted to charity.
You MUST provide your own bag. We ask that those bags be clear
in color. Your race bib will have a bag check receipt for identification.
We will not handle oversized luggage. Your bag will remain at
Runner’s Gear Check Area at all times and will be available when you
finish. Do not check valuables as we cannot be responsible for lost or
stolen articles. You must have your bib to claim your items. Items
not claimed will be donated to charity.
We Run This Town Challenge
Who needs The City when you can run The Town!
Run the 5K at 7:30 am and then run the Half-Marathon
at 9:10 am to earn yourself a special bib and an extra medal. Medals will
be distributed following the completion of the half marathon. Your special
bib will help our volunteers and everyone else identify you as a Town
Challenge participant (and let them know to run the other way... very
quickly!) Participants in the WE RUN THIS TOWN CHALLENGE will
receive one bib that will be worn for both races.
HOW TO REGISTER:
If you have already registered for one of the race distances but did not
register for the Run the Town Challenge, simply register for the other
race and contact us at [email protected] by March 24 to
let us know you are eligible for the Run The Challenge! Or if slots are
still available, you can stop by the Registration booth at the expo on
March 31 or April 1 to sign up.
Course Closures & Runner Pace
The course will close at a graduated pace, allowing runners to
complete each mile in approximately 16 minutes. Roads and traffic
patterns will re-open along the race course at this pace. Runners
who do not maintain this pace will be asked to use the Sag vehicle or
move to sidewalks and obey traffic signals. If you choose to stay on
the course, you do so AT YOUR OWN RISK. Support facilities will
not be available after the race route reopens to traffic. The Finish
Area facilities will close promptly at 2pm.
The half-marathon course runs a separate route for approximately
6 miles, then runs miles 19-26 of the marathon route. The halfmarathon course will close at the same 16 minute graduated pace.
All races finish on Grand Ave. adjacent to Eastshore Park.
Marathon/Relay Topography Map
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the small scale of the topography map, the
hills may appear more dramatic than they actually are.
5K Course Information
The Bank of the West 5K will be held
Sunday, April 2 promptly at 7:30am. The
start line is on Lakeshore near the intersection with MacArthur and
the finish is on Grand Ave. near the interesection with MacArthur.
NOTE: The 5K will be timed using the B-Tag system. You MUST pick
up your B-Tag at the Expo and wear it properly on your race number.
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PICK THESE UP AT EASTSHORE PARK!
5K Support Amenities
Water and Gatorade will be served on the course and at the finish
line. Bank of the West 5K participants will receive a commemorative
technical shirt at packet pick up during the expo. Finishers will also
receive a medal at the 5K finish line.
Starting the 5K
The race will start promptly at 7:30am on Sunday, April 2. For the
benefit of all racers, runners are asked to allow faster runners to move
toward the front of the pack for the start. Remember, this race is chip
timed so you must wear your B-Tag on your race number.
Headphone Policy for All Races
The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this
race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all
participants, the Oakland Running Festival encourages a headphonefree environment during the running of all its race distances.
Runner safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority for
this event. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race
personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone. If wearing
an iPod or other audio device results in you being unable to hear verbal
instructions or commands, approaching vehicles or course marshals on foot
or on bicycles, you may be asked to relinquish the device.
The courses for 2017 have been
updated to accommodate the
new celebration village location
in Eastshore Park. For the
most up to date turn-by-turn
directions of each course, please
visit http://bit.ly/2nTI8YX
Race Day Medical Information
The Oakland RunFest Medical Team is a dedicated
group of professionals with help from Kaiser Permanente.
There will be medical stations at the start and at or near the following
mile markers: 4, 8, 14.5, 19, 21.5, 25 as well as at the finish. In addition, we
will have a team of EMT’s on bicycles throughout the course.
Medical Staff will have the right to withdraw any runners from the race
at their discretion should they appear in distress or at risk should they
continue running. To help our Medical Team work efficiently, please
fill out the medical history on your race bib with a ball point pen.
Starting Marathon, Half-Marathon & Relay
The startline for all adult races is located on Lakeshore near the
intersection with MacArthur. Once at the startline, please find the
signs denoting runner’s estimated marathon pace per mile (i.e. 6
minute/mile, 7 minute/mile, etc.).
Start in the designated “Pace Per Mile” area according to the pace you
expect to run the race. This is for your benefit as well as for other
competitors. Remember, your chip time will begin when you cross
the timing mat. Pre-Race water will be available near the start line, in
addition to porta-pot restrooms that will be located in Eastshore Park.
Dropping Out of the Races
If you need to drop out of the race for any reason, please report to
the nearest medical station or aid station on the course and inform
them that you are retiring from the race. We will have a sag wagon
following the last runner. The sag wagon will take runners to the
nearest exchange point to ride the bus to the finish area. Do not
cross the finish line if you did not complete the entire race. The
timing chip will record an inaccurate finishing time.
On-Course Aid Stations
There are aid stations on the course at or near the following
marathon mile markers: Start, 1.75, 3.75, 6, 8, 9.5,11, 13, 14.5,
16, 17.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23.5, 25 and Finish. Water & Lemon
Lime Gatorade will be available at these locations. Two Porta-lets will be located at each water stop.
Gu Energy Gel (Salted Caramel, Strawberry Banana, Tri-Berry), snacks
& fruit will be available near miles 8, 14.5, 21.5. PLEASE VIEW
WEBSITE FOR EXACT LOCATIONS OF THE WATER STOPS.
Race Start Times
Oakland Marathon & Team Relay
7:10am
Bank of the West 5K
7:30am
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Half-Marathon
9:10am
NOTE: Paticipants in the We Run the Town Challege must exit the runner only
compound via the EXIT and return to the startline through the park after the 5K.
Please do not attempt to recross the finish line as this may affect your timing chip.
Race Results
Live preliminary results for marathon, half-marathon, relay and 5k
finishers wil be aviable in the Racemine Results Tent located in the
Erdinger Celebration Vilage near the Information tent. Following the
race, official results will be posted on our event website where you
can find searchable individual times for all finishers, as well as see a
video of your finish, and download a Results for all adult races will also
be available by scanning the QR code on your bib. You can download
a QR reader app onto any smart phone. Following the race, results will be
posted on www.OaklandMarathon.com.
Awards
In addition, we will award age group prizes for men and women. See
the website for age group breakdown.
Trophies or plaques will be given to the top three overall finishers in
the half-marathon and 5K. The top three age group finishers in the
half-marathon and 5K will receive a prize as well. Trophies will be
awarded to the overall winning relay teams (male, female, co-ed).
The Awards Ceremony will be held at 11:30am on the main stage
to recognize the Top Overall finishers. (Age Groups are mailed
approximately 3 weeks following the race. We will also have a local pick up
for those that live in the area.)
Finish Line Area
All races finish on Grand Ave. adjacent to Eastshore Park. Race
participants will cross the finish line and receive their finisher’s medal
and heat sheet. It is important to proceed through this area as quickly
as you can. Refeshments for runners only will be located in the
runners only compound. The finish line facilities will close promtly at
2PM.
All of-age runners have drink coupons attached
to each bib. (Under age runners will have the tags removed or unprinted.)
These can be redeemed for complementary alcoholic drink from
Erdinger at the beer stand. The coupons have your bib number
printed directly on them. You must present race number and matching
coupons to receive your your beverages. Patrons may be asked to
provide a photo I.D. so please have it available.
Finish Line Runner Refreshments
Courtesy of our great partners at Whole Foods Markets,
fruit, snacks, Gatorade, water, and other products will be
available at the finish line for runners ONLY. Please be
courteous to the other participants and take only one
product from each station. In order to keep the finish
area and the Celebration Village area clean, please
dispose of all your waste in the garbage and recycling
containers provided.
Special Offer For Mazda Owners
Like you, when it comes to sweating the details
and pushing the limits, Mazda won’t do anything
less, which is why Mazda is proud to be the official
vehicle of the Oakland Running Festival and the
USA TODAY Sports Active Alliance Marathon
Series.
Valued Mazda owners can take advantage of a fast pass bib pick-up at
the Health and Fitness expo, as well as a special Mazda bag drop area
on race day. The Mazda bag drop will be adjacent to the official race
bag drop location in the post-race area.
In order to take advantage of Mazda’s fast pass bib pick-up, Mazda
owners must register using this link http://bit.ly/2nKGNXA by 3/28.
See you race weekend!
RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF THE
PARK YOU CAN GET RACE RESULTS
& VISIT THE OFFICIAL
MERCHANDISE TENT.
Erdinger Celebration Village
HEAR BANDS SUCH AS
FLEETING TRANCE AND
CJ STORM LIVE WHILE YOU
CELBRATE YOUR FINISH!
Once again this year, all Celebration Village
activities are part of the Erdinger NonAlcoholic Active Tour. Post race, runners
can celebrate their accomplishments in
beautiful Eastshore Park where we will have live
music, food trucks, vendors, a family reunion area
and interactive games for the kids. All finishers
will receive complementary Erdinger Non-Alcholic
beverages as well as two Erdinger beers to toast
themselves and their fellow competitors.
Relay Transportation
Relay Race Numbers & Timing Chip
Relay runners MUST wear a race number on the front and a relay
designation on the backs. These will be provided at packet pick-up.
Each relay team will be issued one (1) D-Tag timing device and a
neoprene strap. Runners are to pass this to their teammates at the
exchange points. Be sure each runner holds the D-Tag in their hand as
instructed but does not crush the chip or risk not being accurately timed.
Relay Exchange Points
The exchange points are as follows:
Leg Start
Finish
#1 Eastshore Park
Rockridge BART station
#2 Rockridge BART
Maple St. (580 Overpass)
#3 Maple St.(580 Overpass)
West Oakland BART
#4 West Oakland BART
Eastshore Park
Distance
7.8 mi.
6.7 mi.
7.0 mi.
4.7 mi.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are running one of the first three relay legs you will
get your race medal upon entering the Runners Only Compound through the
designated Relay entrance. Leg #4 runners will get their medal when crossing the
finish line. Only one medal per runner will be distributed.
Bus transportation will be provided for relay participants only who
will be running Legs #2 & #3. Spectators may not ride the buses.
Buses to relay exchange points will leave from Grand Ave. under the
580 overpass. You must present your race number to board the bus.
Buses will leave promptly according to the following schedule:
Leg/Location
Bus Departs Eastshore Park
#2/Rockridge BART
6:40am
#3/Maple St. (580 Overpass)
7:30am
Runners of Leg #1 will start at Eastshore Park & will take BART back to 19th St.
then a bus to Eastshore Park.
Runners of Leg #2 will take a bus to their start & a bus back to Eastshore Park.
Runners of Leg #3 will take a bus to their start & BART back to 19th St. then a
bus to Eastshore Park.
Runners of Leg #4 will take BART to the West Oakland Station & finish at Eastshore
Park. (Leg #4 runners can provide their own transportation OR take the COURTESY
SHUTTLE to the 19th street BART station)
Relay teams will be given one BART pass at the expo to be used
for leg #4.The finishers of legs #1 & #3 will receive their BART
card from a volunteer when they finish their leg. Signs will clearly
mark all of the exchange areas. Runners may provide their own
transportation to their exchange point. However, be aware that parking
and access at each site and throughout the race route may be limited
due to road closures.
RELAY EXCHANGE TIPS:
• Know your teammate’s pace, keep track of the race time so you
know when to expect him/her.
• Wear or carry something easily identifiable by the incoming
runner at the exchange. (like a balloon or a bright shirt)
• Assist your fellow runners by shouting all incoming bib numbers.
Relay Team Member Substitutions
We cannot refund registration fees once a relay team has been
registered. However, it is possible to substitute team members as
needed up until March 24 online or in person at the expo.
To substitute a team member the Team Captain (person who created
the team) must login to http://bit.ly/2nSHbjt using their email address
and password. You will then see the option to drop, add, or invite
another team member.
Any changes that need to be made after March 24 must be made at
the Expo on March 31 or April 1.
Race Photos- Sign up to get your photos for FREE!
That’s right, this year everyone will get access to Free Race Photos!
Participants will have the ability to share all their race photos on
Facebook and/or download them at no charge after the race.You can
still purchase high resolution unbranded individual photos, race album
packages or race branded products, too.
We encourage you to opt in and have your Free Race Photos post
directly to your Facebook account once they go live after the race;
Visit http://bit.ly/RunOAK and sign up to take advantage of this
great opportunity to share your race experience with your friends
and family. Those who opt in to post to Facebook be entered into
drawing to win one of 10 free entries into the 2018 Oakland Running
Festival.
Click on this link http://bit.ly/RunOAK to register to post your Free
Photos on Facebook (available 48 hours or less after the event).
Kids Fun Zone - Eastshore Park
Kids of all ages will enjoy the free activities at the Fun Zone. As part
of the Celebration Village, the Fun Zone will have interactive games
and activities for kids of all ages.
Kids’ Fun Run Information
All Kids Fun Run participants will pick up their race
materials at the EXPO on Saturday. All participating kids will be
provided with their race bib & shirt. There will be two separate age
groups running different distances in the Kid’s Fun Run.
Age
Color Code
Start Time
8-12
Blue
8:40am
7 & Under
Red
8:45am
The color code for each age group will coordinate with the race number.
Starting the Fun Run
Prior to the race, all participants will meet in the Kids Fun Zone.
in Eastshore Park. At 8:15am, both groups will depart for their
respective startline.
IMPORTANT: Each bib has a parent tear tag with the child’s bib
number printed on it. IT IS IMPORTANT that parents tear this off tag
and hold it to help us identify your child at the finish line. We ask that
parents assist their children in getting from Eastshore Park to start the
race. Parents are encouraged to run the course with their child. All
races will start promptly at the time indicated.
Fun Run Finish Area
Upon completion of the race, Fun Run participants are corralled in a
holding area inside Eastshore Park at the Runner’s Exit. CHILDREN
WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THIS AREA UNTIL THEIR
ACCOMPANYING ADULT ARRIVES AND PRESENTS THE TEAR
AWAY SECTION WITH THEIR CHILD’S NUMBER.
After pick up, parents can escort them directly to the Kids Zone to
receive their finisher’s medal. In addition, water, Gatorade & snacks
will be available in the Fun Zone.
PLEASE REFER TO THE MAP ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE
FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE KIDS ZONE AND THE
RUNNERS EXIT WHERE YOU ARE TO PICK UP YOUR
CHILD FOLLOWING THE RACE.
Tips for Spectators
We encourage all runners to invite their family and friends to join
them at the event. We will have plenty of activities to entertain even
the non-runners while they wait for you to finsih the race. Here are
some tips for a good fan: 1) Wear Comfortable Shoes. There are
several excellent viewing points but you may walk further than some
runners! 2) Come up with a few things to shout at the runners as
they pass. “You’re almost there” should not be one of them unless
you are within the final .2 mile stretch! 3) Make lots of noisecowbells are great, but pots & pans work too!
Finish Line Celebration Village
Part of the excitement surrounding the Oakland
Running Festival is that it is much more than
just a road race. We will have activities in the
Erdinger Celebration Village for people young
and old, and for runners and non-runners alike.
The Celebration Village will have activities throughout the day:
 Live music
Awards on the Main Stage
 Interactive Games
Activities for kids
 Souvenir Shop
 Food & Drink Vendors (8am-2pm)
 Expo Booths
All finish line activities close at 2pm.
USA Today Sports Active Alliance
Oakland Running Festival was selected to
be a part of the USA TODAY Sports Active
Alliance. The USA TODAY Sports Active
Alliance is an exclusive network of the
country’s top independent marathons and half marathons that have been
bundled together for nationwide sponsorship, promotion, and editorial
amplification. Each of the Alliance races were selected based on their
size, legacy/history, growth potential, and efficiency of race operations.
The Baltimore Running Festival, another CSE event, also received USA
TODAY Sports Active Alliance approval. Overall, only 14 events across
the country meet the standard to be part of the alliance.
Race Day Weather Information
In Oakland, the average temperature in April at the start time is 50
degrees and the average temperature at 2pm is 62 degrees.
Races are held rain or shine. Get the lastest updates on race
day wearther with any one of our amazing media partners.
Runner Tracking
This year, friends and family will be able to track marathon, halfmarathon and 5K runners as well as relay teams out on the course.
Register online for the Oakland Running Festival runner tracking
services, beginning Tuesday, March 28 at 12 noon through Saturday,
April 1 at 11:59pm (PT). Use this helpful information to track your
favorite runners, and to reunite with loved ones in the Celebration
Village. The message will provide the runner’s time, pace and
expected finish time.
You will be able to receive tracking messages on your mobile phone
via text messaging, or have posts placed on your facebook accounts.
Alerts are triggered when each runner’s individual timing chip crosses
a timing mat that is part of the runner tracking system. By tracking a
runner, you will receive the following messages:
Full Marathon: Mile 13.1, Mile 19.5, Finish
Half-Marathon: Mile 6.5, Finish
Relay: End of each relay leg
5K: Finish
HOW TO REGISTER:
(Tracking registration Opens on Mar. 28 at 12 noon)
1. To register for notifications (SMS, Email, Facebook) please go to
this link: https://www.racemine.com/Corrigan-Sports-Enterprises/
events/2017/Oakland-Running-Festival-2017/notifications
2. For each athlete you want to track, click the add notification
button, then enter their name or bib number, (relay teams can enter
any of the team members names and track the entire team) then click
the checkbox for the type of notification you wish to receive.
3. Notifications are $1.29 per participant.
If you just planning on using a desktop or laptop to track, you can
use free online tracking at following link: http://georesults.racemine.com/
Corrigan-Sports-Enterprises/events/2017/Oakland-Running-Festival-2017/track
Even if you are a local runner, you may want to consider staying
downtown at the Oakland Marriott City Center, our official host
hotel for race weekend.
PLEASE VISIT THESE RUNNER FRIENDLY RESTUARNTS DURING RACE WEEKEND!
OFFICIAL RESTAURANT PARTNERS
Oakland will be full of activity as runners from all around the
country descend on the city. With the Health & Fitness Expo taking place on Saturday
in the hotel and the early morning race start on Sunday, a leisurely evening and restful
night’s sleep followed by a causal jaunt to the startline on Sunday is the perfect formula
for a fabulous race.
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Directions to Eastshore Park for Runners
From the East Bay
Take 24 South towards Oakland, merge onto 1-580 East. Take the
14th Street exit. Take the exit toward Grand Ave/Lakeshore Ave.
Merge onto MacArthur Blvd. Eastshore Park will be on the right.
OR
Take I-680 South to I-580 West exit toward Downtown Oakland.
Merge onto I-580 West. Take the exit toward Grand Ave/Lakeshore
Ave. Merge onto MacArthur Blvd. Eastshore Park will be on the right.
From the North Bay:
Take 101 South towards San Francisco, merge onto I-580 East exit
towards Oakland/Richmond Bridge. Continue on I-80 West/I-580
East. Continue on I-580 East towards Alameda/Downtown Oakland/
Hayward/San Jose/Stockton. Take I-580 East exit toward Downtown
Oakland/Hayward/Stockton. Merge onto I-580 East. Take the exit
toward Grand Ave/Lakeshore Ave. Merge onto MacArthur Blvd.
Eastshore Park will be on the right.
From the South Bay:
Take 101 North towards San Jose. Merge onto 101 North. Take I-880
North exit towards Oakland. Take exit 42A for I-980 toward CA-24/
Walnut Creek. Continue onto I-980 East. Take exit toward Hayward.
Merge onto I-580 E. Take the exit toward Grand Ave/Lakeshore Ave.
Merge onto MacArthur Blvd. Eastshore Park will be on the right.
From San Francisco:
Take I-80 East toward the Bay Bridge. Take I-580 East/Downtown
Oakland (CA-24) exit towards Hayward/Stockton. Merge onto I-580
East. Take the exit toward Grand Ave/Lakeshore Ave. Merge onto
MacArthur Blvd. Eastshore Park will be on the right.
NOTE: Once race prep starts at 7am, many city streets are closed.
Please refer to THE DETOUR MAP if you plan to arrive after 7am.
www.oaklandmarathon.com/detours-schedule
THERE ARE NUMEROUS PARKING LOTS AROUND
EASTSHORE PARK (SEE DETAILS EARLIER IN THIS BOOKLET.)
BART BEGINS SERVICE AT 8AM ON SUNDAY. PLEASE
CONSIDER USING BART IF IT IS AN OPTION FOR YOU.