Upcoming Races in Oakland

Endurance Grid lists 6 races in Oakland, California, from October 2026 to September 2027.

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Racing in Oakland

The Oakland race calendar is busiest in March, June, and August. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running and Trail Running — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see Half Marathon, 8K / 5 Mile, Marathon, 50K, and 2 Mile / 3K, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

438,072

as of 2023

City Elevation

107 ft

Nearest Airport

OAK

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

Time Zone

Pacific Time

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6 races in Oakland

October 2026 Oakland, California Races

1 upcoming race in Oakland, California in October.

Oct

Sat

Running

Oakland Hills Trail Run

9725 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA

10K · Half Marathon

Avg 72° / 54°·107 ft city elevation

Avg 72° / 54°107 ft city elevation

November 2026 Oakland, California Races

1 upcoming race in Oakland, California in November.

Nov

Sun

Running

Oakland Tech 5km/1 mile Race/Run/Walk Fundraiser

3590 Sanborn Dr., Oakland, CA

Avg 70° / 52°·107 ft city elevation

Avg 70° / 52°107 ft city elevation

March 2027 Oakland, California Races

1 upcoming race in Oakland, California in March.

Mar

Sat

RunningTrail Running

Redwood (Spring) Trail Run

Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland, CA

2 Mile / 3K · 8K / 5 Mile · Half Marathon · Marathon · 50K

Avg 65° / 49°·107 ft city elevation

Avg 65° / 49°107 ft city elevation

June 2027 Oakland, California Races

1 upcoming race in Oakland, California in June.

Jun

Sat

RunningTrail Running

Cinderella Trail Run

Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland, CA

2 Mile / 3K · 8K / 5 Mile · Half Marathon · Marathon · 50K

Avg 71° / 54°·107 ft city elevation

Avg 71° / 54°107 ft city elevation

August 2027 Oakland, California Races

1 upcoming race in Oakland, California in August.

Aug

Sat

RunningTrail Running

Redwood (Summer) Trail Run

Chabot Space & Science Center (annex lot), Oakland, CA

2 Mile / 3K · 8K / 5 Mile · Half Marathon · Marathon · 50K

Avg 73° / 58°·107 ft city elevation

Avg 73° / 58°107 ft city elevation

September 2027 Oakland, California Races

1 upcoming race in Oakland, California in September.

Sep

Sat

Running

We Run Oakland: For Our Children 2027

TBD, Oakland, CA

Avg 74° / 58°·107 ft city elevation

Avg 74° / 58°107 ft city elevation

Races near Oakland

Nov

Sat

Running

Beer City Half

2 miles away356 Highland Avenue, Various Cities in, CA

Avg 68° / 51°

Jul

Sat

Running

Beer City Half™ Alameda

2 miles away1801 Ferry Point Road, Alameda, CA

5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 72° / 56°·2 ft city elevation

Avg 72° / 56°2 ft city elevation

Jul

Sun

Running

Alameda July 4th Parade R.A.C.E.

2 miles away1420 Park St., Alameda, CA

Avg 72° / 56°·2 ft city elevation

Avg 72° / 56°2 ft city elevation

Dec

Sat

Running

Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk ~ 5k, 10k and Kids Run

3 miles away215 Adelphian Way, Alameda, CA

5K · 10K

Avg 59° / 43°·2 ft city elevation

Avg 59° / 43°2 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

The Donut Fun Run 2026

3 miles away2151 Ferry Point Road, Alameda, CA

Avg 72° / 51°·2 ft city elevation

Avg 72° / 51°2 ft city elevation

Oct

Fri

Running

USS Hornet Halloween 5k

3 miles away707 West Hornet Avenue, Alameda, CA

Avg 69° / 49°·2 ft city elevation

Avg 69° / 49°2 ft city elevation

Apr

17–18

Sat–Sun

Running

Alameda Island Running Festival

4 miles away2501 Monarch st, Alameda, CA

1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon

Avg 74° / 55°·2 ft city elevation

Avg 74° / 55°2 ft city elevation

Jan

Sat

Running

Jessie’s 45th Bday 5k Run/Walk

4 miles awayAlameda, Alameda, CA

Avg 57° / 42°·2 ft city elevation

Avg 57° / 42°2 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Triathlon

Bearathlon 2026

5 miles awayBerkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA

Sprint

Avg 72° / 51°

Aug

Sat

Triathlon

NorCal Kids Triathlon

6 miles away750 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA

Avg 74° / 54°

May

Sat

RunningTrail Running

Grizzly Peak Trail Run

7 miles awayLake Anza - Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley, CA

2 Mile / 3K · 10K · Half Marathon · Marathon · 50K

Avg 69° / 49°

Nov

Thu

Running

Moraga Turkey Trot-2026

7 miles awayMoraga Country Club (cart path), Moraga, CA

Avg 62° / 45°

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Oakland, California?

Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 6 upcoming races in Oakland, California, spanning 2 sports.

What kinds of races are held in Oakland?

Oakland hosts running and trail running races.

Is there a race season in Oakland?

Races in Oakland run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in March and June.

What race distances can you find in Oakland?

Upcoming races in Oakland cover distances including 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and 50K.

What other cities near Oakland have races?

Nearby race cities include Alameda.