Race Kit Coming Soon!
If you are registered for the 2022 East Bay 5K /10K, your race kit will be hitting the mail soon, including Run the Bay & Series Star Challenge gifts. Look out in your email inbox for more details regarding the virtual challenge and expected shipping dates for your goods!
Questions? Email [email protected]
Own the Bay.
Qualify for the 2022 Run the Bay Challenge bonus medal (pictured) and Run Local Series Star award (you’re going to love it!) when you register for multiple Run Local Bay Area events.
Run the Bay Challenge: San Jose Shamrock Run or San Jose 8K + Half, Across the Bay & East Bay
Series Star: All Five Run Local events, including the Santa Barbara Half & 5K
2022 Early Bird Registration Now Open!
Save Up to 35% on Final Price During Early Bird Registration November 16 & 17!
Register today for the 1st event in the Salomon Run Local East Bay Week, a series of 5 virtual & live events.
The Salomon East Bay 5K/10K virtual experience will take place from Friday, October 22 to Sunday, October 31. The event supports Running for a Better Oakland’s youth programs, and qualifies for the 2021 Run the Bay Challenge and Run Local Series Star bonus medals.
Virtual participants may also participate in the LIVE Hellaween 5K on Friday, October 29 at Lake Merritt for FREE. Learn more on our Salomon East Bay Run Local Week calendar of events.
Run Local. Give Local.
Running for a Better Oakland (RBO) (www.rboakland.org) is a not-for-profit organization that encourages K–12th grade students in Oakland and the surrounding cities to develop healthy lifestyles through running. RBO strives to give students the values for achievement and hard work that they can draw on for all areas of their lives.
5% of every dollar spent in the Run Local universe, from event registrations to apparel purchases and membership commitments, is given to partner organizations making a positive impact on our local communities. You are encouraged to match or exceed this contribution whenever and wherever you interact with us.
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East Bay native and Pittsburgh @steelers Pro Bowl Running Back @najee_harris, and his impactful @dbpfoundation, are our inaugural Oakland Community Kick-Starter grantees! Najee will be the honorary starter for this Sunday’s Oakland Marathon & a $5,000 donation will be made to support his foundation’s work!
Da’ Bigger Picture Foundation’s focus is assisting underserved families in reaching their potential and goals. The Foundation hopes to provide tools and assistance to families facing challenging times—key areas include education; homelessness; addressing hunger and utilizing sports as a platform to develop life skills.
For more information, please visit Najee.Net.
Join us tonight at 6:30 PM (rain or shine) for the Official Oakland Run Festival Shakeout Run!
We’ll meet at Two Pitchers Brewing Company, and end the evening with adult beverages for those 21+.
Run will be led by the East Bay Beer Runners and...
🎽 THE FIRST 75 RUNNERS TO RSVP & CHECK IN WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM UNDER ARMOUR x OAKLAND MARATHON SINGLET!
🔗 RSVP Link in our Story!
😌 Presenting the 2023 Oakland Running Festival Collection
Featuring @chrisgranilloart ’s Hands of Healing mural artwork, Marathon participants will receive a long sleeve shirt and finisher’s medal to celebrate their accomplishment as well as a Marathon-only Oakland Running Festival x Under Armour travel coffee mug!
5K & 10K participants will receive a short sleeve shirt and finisher’s medal to celebrate their accomplishment!
