Oakland Half Marathon

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The Oakland Half Marathon is a one-loop, USATF-certified course that starts and finishes by the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, on the Sunday of race weekend. It passes Little Saigon, the east side of Lake Merritt, Grand Avenue, the Grand Lake Theater and Piedmont Avenue, then turns toward Downtown Oakland, Telegraph Avenue and the Fox Theater. The route returns along the north and west banks of Lake Merritt and through Jack London Square before the finish.

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Race weekend

Sunday, March 21

7:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

7:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

8:30 AM10K (6.2 mi)9:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

FAQ

When is the 2027 Oakland Half Marathon?

The 2027 Oakland Half Marathon will be held on Sunday March 21, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Oakland Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Oakland Half Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Oakland Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 64°F and a low of 48°F with a 11% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 16 years of data

Avg Temp

50°F

L:48° H:53°

RunScore

Conditions

Rain Freq

19%

3 of 16 yrs

Wind5mph

Dew44°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Oakland Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	49°/57°	-	48°
2025 Oakland Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	47°/53°	-	49°
2024 Oakland Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	51°/54°	-	49°
2023 Oakland Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day. 2023	52°/53°	Light	49°
2022 Oakland Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	46°/51°	-	37°
2021 Oakland Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	45°/52°	-	34°
2019 Oakland Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	46°/52°	-	43°
2018 Oakland Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2018	43°/48°	Light	42°
2017 Oakland Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	43°/47°	-	39°
2016 Oakland Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2016	55°/57°	-	50°
2015 Oakland Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2015	58°/59°	Light	54°
2014 Oakland Half Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2014	51°/53°	-	45°
2013 Oakland Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	46°/53°	-	45°
2012 Oakland Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2012	43°/48°	-	37°
2011 Oakland Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2011	45°/48°	-	43°
2010 Oakland Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2010	48°/55°	-	44°

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