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-8K - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 11-08-2026
Description: Out and back course with start/finish near the Polo Fields in ...
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Running-5K - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 12-20-2026
Description: Mostly flat, loop course in Golden Gate Park, with start/finish at ...
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Running-5K - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 12-06-2026
Description: Starts and finishes at the lower parking lot of Baker Beach. ...
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Running-4 Miles - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 12-27-2026
Description: Scenic, challenging loop course. Actually 2 loops, one around and one ...
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HIVE Running Club - South
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Running Club - South
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Running Club - North
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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Running-4 Miles - Individual
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 11-29-2026
Description: Challenging loop course around Twin Peaks. Start/finish near the reservoir at ...
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HIVE Running Club - West
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Running Club - North
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Running Club - West
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Running Club - North
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Running Club - South
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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HIVE Running Club - West
Organization: Hillsborough Recreation
Date of Race: 04-08-2027
Description: DescriptionHIVE Elementary Running Club is a fun, low-pressure running program that ...
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Sausalito Jingle Bell 5K - Sausalito Jingle Bell ...
Organization: Dipsea Race Foundation / Sausalito on the Waterfront Foundation
Date of Race: 12-13-2026
Description: A unique race along the historic Sausalito Waterfront with breathtaking views ...
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5K race - Age 18 & Over
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 11-01-2026
Description: Join us for either a moderately uphill "San Francisco 1 mile" ...
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1 Mile race - Teen 13-17
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 11-01-2026
Description: Join us for either a moderately uphill "San Francisco 1 mile" ...
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Baker Beach 5K
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 12-06-2026
Description: Starts and finishes at the lower parking lot of Baker Beach. ...
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Spreckels Lake 5K/San Franciscan Mile
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 11-01-2026
Description: Join us for either a moderately uphill "San Francisco 1 mile" ...
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1 Mile race - Adult 18 & over
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 11-01-2026
Description: Join us for either a moderately uphill "San Francisco 1 mile" ...
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Sausalito Jingle Bell 5K - Sausalito Jingle Bell ...
Organization: Dipsea Race Foundation / Sausalito on the Waterfront Foundation
Date of Race: 12-13-2026
Description: A unique race along the historic Sausalito Waterfront with breathtaking views ...
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5K race - Child 13 & under
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 11-01-2026
Description: Join us for either a moderately uphill "San Francisco 1 mile" ...
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5K race - Teen 13-17
Organization: DSE Runners
Date of Race: 11-01-2026
Description: Join us for either a moderately uphill "San Francisco 1 mile" ...
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Sausalito Jingle Bell 5K - Dog Registration Add-On
Organization: Dipsea Race Foundation / Sausalito on the Waterfront Foundation
Date of Race: 12-13-2026
Description: A unique race along the historic Sausalito Waterfront with breathtaking views ...
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2026 Annual Sausalito Jingle Bell 5K
Organization: Dipsea Race Foundation / Sausalito on the Waterfront Foundation
Date of Race: 12-13-2026
Description: A unique race along the historic Sausalito Waterfront with breathtaking views ...
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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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