Running races in or near Oakland, CA
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Oakland, CA area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
Running-5K - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 06-29-2025
Description: Course is a 1.55-mile cross country loop traversing grass, trails, and ...
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Running-5K - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 06-15-2025
Description: Come celebrate Father's Day with DSE Runners! Flat, fast loop course ...
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Running-4 Miles - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 06-22-2025
Description: Challenging loop course around Twin Peaks. Start/finish near the reservoir at ...
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Running-5K - Adult (age 13+)
Organization: Jack McGovern Coats' Disease Foundation
Date of Race: 06-21-2025
Description: Moving to Save a Child's Sight! ...
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Running-5K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Double Road Race Federation
Date of Race: 08-03-2025
Description: Golden Gate 10K, 5K, 3K, Double 8K Run/Walk offers ...
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Running-8K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Double Road Race Federation
Date of Race: 08-03-2025
Description: Golden Gate 10K, 5K, 3K, Double 8K Run/Walk offers ...
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Running-5K - Youth (age 12 and under)
Organization: Jack McGovern Coats' Disease Foundation
Date of Race: 06-21-2025
Description: Moving to Save a Child's Sight! ...
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Running-10K - Individual Age group/open
Organization: Double Road Race Federation
Date of Race: 08-03-2025
Description: Golden Gate 10K, 5K, 3K, Double 8K Run/Walk offers ...
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Muddy Dash - Exclusive VIP Registration - R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ ...
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 11-22-2025
Description: Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for ...
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12K Centipede - CENTIPEDE → Create a Centipede
Organization: Motiv Sports US
Date of Race: 05-17-2026
Description: This historic 12k fun run through the streets of San Francisco ...
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12K Centipede - CENTIPEDE → Create a Centipede ...
Organization: Motiv Sports US
Date of Race: 05-17-2026
Description: This historic 12k fun run through the streets of San Francisco ...
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12K Individual Runner - 12K Individual
Organization: Motiv Sports US
Date of Race: 05-17-2026
Description: This historic 12k fun run through the streets of San Francisco ...
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12K Individual Runner - 12K Individual + 3K ...
Organization: Motiv Sports US
Date of Race: 05-17-2026
Description: This historic 12k fun run through the streets of San Francisco ...
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12K Virtual Runner - 15K Breaker Bonus
Organization: Motiv Sports US
Date of Race: 05-17-2026
Description: This historic 12k fun run through the streets of San Francisco ...
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Non-participating team captain - Non-participating team captain
Organization: Motiv Sports US
Date of Race: 11-02-2025
Description: The Golden Gate Half is more than just a 13.1-mile run ...
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2026 Bay to Breakers powered by windsurf
Organization: Motiv Sports US
Date of Race: 05-17-2026
Description: This historic 12k fun run through the streets of San Francisco ...
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2025 Cure Coats' 5K
Organization: Jack McGovern Coats' Disease Foundation
Date of Race: 06-21-2025
Description: Moving to Save a Child's Sight! ...
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Muddy Dash - VALUE REGISTRATION - R̶e̶g̶u̶l̶a̶r̶ P̶r̶i̶c̶e̶ ...
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 11-22-2025
Description: Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for ...
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12K Individual Runner - Non-participating team captain
Organization: Motiv Sports US
Date of Race: 05-17-2026
Description: This historic 12k fun run through the streets of San Francisco ...
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12K Centipede - CENTIPEDE → Join a Team
Organization: Motiv Sports US
Date of Race: 05-17-2026
Description: This historic 12k fun run through the streets of San Francisco ...
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12K Virtual Runner - 12K Virtual Runner
Organization: Motiv Sports US
Date of Race: 05-17-2026
Description: This historic 12k fun run through the streets of San Francisco ...
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Muddy Dash | Bay Area
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 11-22-2025
Description: Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for ...
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General Entry - 5K - Individual
Organization: GF Test
Date of Race: 04-26-2026
Description: Event details and schedule
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5K - DetermiNation 5K Athlete
Organization: Motiv Sports US
Date of Race: 11-02-2025
Description: The Golden Gate Half is more than just a 13.1-mile run ...
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Virtual - Half Marathon
Organization: Motiv Sports US
Date of Race: 11-02-2025
Description: The Golden Gate Half is more than just a 13.1-mile run ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Oakland, CA: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Oakland
Oakland (CA) is a city in Alameda County with an estimated population of 390,724.[4]
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