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Welcome to the 6th running of the Oakland Running Festival.

We are excited to host this event once again in 2015. When we started this event in 2010, some people said it would never last. Well here we are as we happily await the 6th running of the Oakland Running Festival! The has become a huge success with more than 9,000 runners this year and tremendous community support. The event has generated more than $11 million in economic impact and $1 million for local charities.

We are excited to show you why our event won the People’s Choice award for Best Race in the West by readers of Competitor Magazine, was featured in Runner’s World, and consistantly receives ratings of 95% or more for participants willing to recommend our race to a friend.

We are gearing up for another great year. We will once again have our center of race day activities in Snow Park, located just off the shores of majestic Lake Merritt. This location provides us plenty of open green space to allow our runners, fans and sponsors plenty of elbow room as they celebrate their accomplishments.

This packet includes important information that will prepare you for the events and activities surrounding race day. If you have entered the Oakland Marathon, Kaiser Permanente Half-Marathon, Hawaiian Airlines Team Relay, Bank of the West 5K or Lucky Kids Fun Run, it is extremely important that you thoroughly read all of the information in this booklet carefully.

All additional race materials will be available for pick-up at the Kaiser Permanente Health & Fitness Expo at Oakland Marriott City Center on March 21. Remember Runner Packets are available for pick-up during these times ONLY; there will be NO Registration or Runner Packet Pick-Up on Sunday.

On-line confi rmation of your entry is available on the Oakland Running Festival website. You can search the database of all registered runners to fi nd out who is participating in this year’s race. For more information and to view your confi rmation, visit our website atwww.OaklandMarathon.com.

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Schedule of EventsEvents and activities for this year’s event will be held in two central locations:

PACKET PICK-UP: Oakland Marriott City Center Convention CenterSTART/FINISH LINE & POST RACE FESTIVITIES: Snow Park

There will be a ton of fanfare that will surround the weekend schedule including live music, food & beverage vendors and interactive games. We hope to make this a fun and festive atmosphere for the entire community. Be sure to tell your friends, family and neighbors about all the festivities and encourage them to come to the fi nish line or cheer from their neighborhood.

Saturday, March 21, 2015 (Oakland Marriott City Center) Kaiser Permanente Health & Fitness ExpoSunday, March 22, 2015 (Snow Park near Lake Merritt)

Opening Remarks, National Anthem & Final Instructions 7:15am

Race Start Times Oakland Marathon 7:30am Hawiian AirlinesTeam Relay 7:30am Bank of the West 5K 7:45am 5K Awards Ceremony 8:45am Kaiser Permanente Half-Marathon 9:15am Lucky Kids Fun Run 9:20am

Erdinger Celebration Village & Activities 8am-2pm Full, Half & Relay Awards Ceremony 11:30am

Awards Ceremonies held on stage in the Erdinger Celebration Village

Register at the ExpoOnline registration closes on March 15 but it looks as if we may still have slots in all races at the expo. If you know someone who still wants to run but missed the online deadline, please encourage them to stop by the Marriott City Center on March 21 to sign up!

Health & Fitness ExpoUpon arrival at the Kaiser Permanente Health & Fitness Expo, runners can fi nd great prices on shoes, apparel, active gear, nutritional supplements and running goodies in addition to exhibits and other information on health care products and programs.

Hours for the Kaiser Permanente Health and Fitness Expo is as follows:Saturday, March 21 9am-5pm - Oakland Marriott City Center

Many of our vendors will also be displaying their products on race daySunday, March 22 8am-2pm - Snow Park

Travel to the ExpoThe Health & Fitness Expo will be held at the Oakland Convention Center inside the Marriott City Center on Sat., March 21. The physical address is:

1001 BroadwayOakland, California 94607 USA

Parking is available throughout the city. Nearby parking garages are located at the following locations. Please note that some lots do charge a fee to park.

- Clay Street Garage (entrance on Clay Street between 14th & 15th Streets, behind City Hall) - City Center Garage (entrance on 11th Street between Clay Street and Broadway; also entrance on 14th Street)

There is also metered street parking thoughout the City that may be available.

BART and AC TRANSIT will also operate on Saturday during expo hours. The closest BART stop to the expo entrance is 12th St. Oakland City Center Station. Several AC TRANSIT routes also stop at this station.

Win a Trip to HawaiiHawaiian Airlines is offering trips to Hawaii as prizes! Each member of the winning relay teams (male, female & mixed) will receive a trip, along with the male and female marathon winner. Teams must consist of 4 runners and the mixed team must include at least one female.

SAFETY FIRST- We are working closely with state and local police units to provide the safest possible environment for our runners and fans. Please leave bags at home and allow extra time all weekend long for any added security measures which will include bag searches and check points for fans and runners. And as always, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING.

ALL BAGS AND PERSONS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH BY ORDER OF THE OAKLAND CITY POLICE. Please leave all bags at home or in your vehicle duing the expo. If you must bring a bag we ask that it be clear in color. Bag use in the spectator viewing areas along the fi nish line (19th St.) may be restricted.

Virtual Goodie BagAll runners will receive an Virtual Goodie Bag prior to attending the expo. The Oakland Running Festival Virtual Goodie Bag is an interactive, digital gift bag provided electronically to each runner. This replaces a phyisical gift bag that has been distribted in past years. Your Virtual Goodie Bag features rich-media digital gifts, coupons, games, and more from local and national race sponsors. It will contain race tips, and even ways to get free stuff at the expo.

Check your email inbox for your Virtual Event Bag on March 19

Special Offer for RunnersOakland Running Festival Registrants Can Take it to the Next Level with an MVP Upgrade – GET 3 MONTHS FREE! All participants in the Oakland Running Festival are invited to upgrade to a MapMyRun MVP Membership– FREE for 3 months; a near $18 savings — to unlock access to premium online and mobile app features. Including, Live Tracking, Mobile Coaching, Heart Rate Zones, Interval Training and much more. Visit http://landing.mapmyrun.com/orf to take advantage of this amazing offer.

MapMyRun has partnered with the Oakland Running Festival to bring you the ultimate training experience. The MapMyRun app allows you to map your workouts, track your progress and share with friends. You can also import workouts from over 400 devices on MapMyRun.com.

Expo Packet Pick Up of All RacesYou MUST pick up your Race Packet at the Kaiser Permanente Health and Fitness Expo on Saturday. There is NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP.

STEP ONE: Enter the Marriott Oakland City Center from 10th Street. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR E-REGISTRATION E-MAIL BEFORE YOU ENTER THE EXPO HALL. We will have a designated area in the expo hall where you can troubleshoot your entry if necessary.

STEP TWO: If you have your e-registration card, (printed or on your smart device) you may proceed to the Race Number Pick-Up area. Here you will receive your race number with a “B-Tag” timing responder pre-attached. BEFORE YOU LEAVE STEP 2, VERIFY THAT YOUR RACE NUMBER MATCHES THE NUMBER ON YOUR E-REGISTRATION CARD.

STEP THREE: There will be a separate Shirt Pick-Up station for each race. You must present your e-registration AND race bib to receive your shirt. A volunteer will mark your race bib indicating that you have received your shirt. You will receive the size you requested when registering. NO EXCEPTIONS! However, we will have an exchange area set up in the expo for runners to swap shirt sizes. Runners may exchange the shirt they received for another one of any size or gender for the race they are running-- as long as there is one in the bin.

E-Registration CardsOn Tuesday, March 17, you will receive an emailed e-registration that will include your personal information as well as your race number. PLEASE VERIFY ALL PERSONAL INFO. If you fi nd an error you will need to make the edits at the expo. (YOU CANNOT DO IT PRIOR TO THE EXPO.) If you do not get an e-registration via email, please email corrigansportsbib@gmail.com.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE bring a copy of the e-registration email (printed out or on your smartphone.) You will use this e-registration email when you go to STEP 2 to pick up your Race Number.

You may pick up the race packet for one other runner ONLY IF you have a copy of their e-registration & copy of the runner’s photo I.D.. You will need to coordinate getting a PRINTED copy of the e-registration from the other runner. The race staff WILL NOT provide personal information to access e-cards for other runners. These restrictions do not apply to kids fun run bibs, only adult races. We will still need an e-registration for you to claim a Kids Fun Run bib(s).

B-TAG TimingAdult participants (except the relay runners) will utilize the B-tag timing technology. The B-Tag timing system is built into the bib and stays attached to your race number while you run and can be disposed of after the race.

DO NOT Remove your B-Tag from your bib DO NOT Forget your B-Tag Race Bib on race day - NO BIB, NO TIMEDO NOT Exchange your B-Tag with any other participantDO NOT Cross the fi nish line twice or go back on any part of the course

NOTE FOR RELAY RUNNERS: You will utilize a D-Tag timing chip with a neoprene band which allows you to pass it between runners. You can learn more about your relay timing tag by watching this short video that we prepared in a previous year:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skomUPWCA6E

Race Numbers Participants in the WE RUN THIS TOWN CHALLENGE will

receive one bib that will be worn for both races. When you pick up your race number, it will contain your B-Tag

timing device. DO NOT REMOVE IT FROM THE RACE NUMBER. It is designed to stay on your bib for the race and you risk not having your time recorded if it is removed. You must show your race number to enter your proper starting area. You must wear your race number on the front of your body

throughout the race. Marathoners & Relay runners are asked to wear their race

I.D. tag on their backs. These will be provided at packet pick up. Your race bib must be visible throughout the race so the offi cial

course photographers can identify you. Your race bib is also a ticket to all race activities! Please have your

race bib with you at all times to assure proper access. Do not exchange or transfer your number to someone else. Doing

so may result in disqualifi cation of both runners this year & in the future. In order to help our Medical Team work more effi ciently,

please fi ll out the medical history information on the back of your race bib with a ballpoint pen (markers tend to bleed.)

- Easily accessed all day -Limited access between 7:30am and 8:45am

Race Day Parking GaragesThere are serveral parking options on race day. However due to the race routes, the following lots will not be accessible from 7:30 to 8:45 until the runners pass. Please note some lots do charage a fee to park.

> 1810 Webster > 1415 Harrison St. > 17th and Webster > 1405 Franklin St. > 15th & Harrison > 2301 Webster St. > 1414 Harrison St.

To access the above lots it is suggested that you take 980 to the 12th Street Exit, make a left on 11th OR take the Broadway exit off of 880.

The following lots will be accessible all day

> Kaiser Center > 20th and Webster> 21st and Broadway > 80 Grand Lot

To access the above lots it is suggested that you take 580 to the Harrison Street Exit.

Travel on Race DayWe encourage you to route your parking plan prior to race day. There is ample parking in the city to accommodate our participants but delays and road closures may occur on race day. Here are some suggested parking and travel options, although other means of transportation are available. We ask that you ARRIVE EARLY to avoid unnecessary delays.

VISIT HERE TO VIEW CITY ROAD CLOSURES- http://www.oaklandmarathon.com/detours-schedule/ We encourage you to share this information with friends & neighbors.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: AC Transit’s NL and 800 lines will help those marathoners, relayers and 5kers who want to take public transit on race day. http://www.actransit.org/maps/index.php?line=NL&Go=Go

BART RAPID TRANSIT (Service does not begin until 8 am on Sunday. )The 19th Street/City Center Station is 3 blocks from the Start/Finish Line. (Price varies depending on where you board)

We STRONGLY encourage our half-marathon runners and late arriving spectators to take BART as the street closures from the races may impede travel routes. If you choose to drive, please arrive prior to the start of the marathon at 7:30am.

BART Schedule and map details at http://www.bart.gov/

Free and metered street parking is also available. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO LOOK FOR TEMPORARY STREET CLOSINGS THAT MAY BE POSTED.

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Marathon & Half-Marathon Pace Groups Our Pace Groups will help you not only achieve your goals, but have FUN, whether the goal is a personal record, Boston qualifi er, or simply to cross the fi nish line! Our friends at the Lake Merritt Joggers and Striders will organize the group and help you reach your goal of setting a PR on our PR-friendly course. Pacers are experienced runners, chosen based upon their previous running and/or pacing performances and know what it takes to hold a steady pace and give you a great race day experience - dynamic and personable, and dedicated to making sure you have a great time on the course!

We are excited to be able to offer pacers for both the full marathon and half-marathon races.

Participation is free to all marathon and half-marathon participants who sign up at the Kaiser Permanente Health & Fitness Expo booth. You will be given a pace band to wear on your wrist during the marathon to help identify you and allow your group to stick together.

We will have Pacers for the following marathon times: 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00. We will have Pacers for the following half-marathon times 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50

Deferment RequestsAlthough we do not provide refunds, you are welcome to defer your entry until the 2016 event if you are no longer able to participate in 2015. There is a $25 processing fee if you choose to take advantage of this opportunity. THE DEADLINE IS MARCH 14th.

To do so, simply visit the link in your confi rmation email or at the bottom of the Oakland Running Festival website under the “Registration” link. You can use “Manage My Registration” by logging in with your email, date of birth, and confi rmation number. Once logged in select “Defer” and use a credit card to pay the $25 fee.

When we open registration for 2016 you will be sent an email with a personalized code to reenroll into next year’s race for free. You will have the option to upgrade/downgrade your race once reentered in 2016 if you wish.

Runner’s Gear CheckOn Sunday, runners may check their gear at the Gear Check Area located in Snow Park near 19th and Harrison. Gear check will be open from 6:30am until 1pm. All bags left after 1pm will be moved to the headquarters tent. All bags not picked up from headquarters by 2pm will be donted to charity.

You MUST provide your own bag. We ask that those bags be clear in color. Your race bib will have a bag check receipt for identifi cation. We will not handle oversized luggage. Your bag will remain at Runner’s Gear Check Area at all times and will be available when you fi nish. Do not check valuables as we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen articles. You must have your bib to claim your items. Items not claimed will be donated to charity.

Sag WagonDuring the race, if you need assistance or fall behind the race pace a Sag Wagon will be following the last runner of the race. Runners in need of assistance can board the vehicle and be dropped at the next relay exchange to take the bus back to the fi nishline. The Sag Wagon will also stop at each water stop to pick up in need runners who make it there.

Prohibited ItemsFor safety reasons, please adhere to the following: no dogs, no strollers, no bicycles, no in-line skates, no roller blades, no wheeled vehicles (except registered wheelchairs). Violators may be disqualifi ed and removed from the course by a Race Offi cial. ALL BAGS AND PERSONS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH BY ORDER OF THE OAKLAND CITY POLICE. Please leave all bags at home or in your vehicle during the expo.

Official Merchandise Souvenir ShopA variety of merchandise is available at the Expo and on race day in the Erdinger Celebration Village. Choose from an array of event mer-chandise to commemorate a great day in Oakland.

Best Viewing PointsBesides Snow Park, there are some great spots to get to see the runners throughout the course. Here are some of the best locations:√ Frank Ogawa Plaza - Runners Pass here at Mile .5√ College Ave - Runners pass here at miles 5 & 6√ Laney College - Runners pass here at mile 17 √ Jack London Square - Runners pass here at mile 18√ Lake Merritt - Runners will be in area between miles 22 and 25

Course Closures & Runner Pace The course will close at a graduated pace, allowing runners to complete each mile in approximately 16 minutes. Roads and traffi c patterns will re-open along the race course at this pace. Runners who do not maintain this pace will be asked to use the Sag vehicle or move to sidewalks and obey traffi c signals. If you choose to stay on the course, you do so AT YOUR OWN RISK. Support facilities will not be available after the race route reopens to traffi c. The Finish Area facilities will close promptly at 2pm.

The half-marathon course runs a separate route for approximately 3.5 miles, then runs miles 17-26 of the marathon route. The half-marathon course will close at the same 16 minute graduated pace. All races fi nish on 19th St adjacent to the Snow Park.

5K Course InformationThe Bank of the West 5K will start and fi nish on 19th St. near the interesection with Harrison St. on Sunday, March 22 promptly at 7:45am.

NOTE: The 5K will be timed using the B-Tag system. You MUST pick up your B-Tag at the Expo and wear it properly on your race number. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PICK THESE UP AT SNOW PARK!

5K Support Amenities Water and Gatorade will be served on the course and at the fi nish line. Bank of the West 5K participants will receive a commemorative technical shirt at packet pick up during the expo.

Starting the 5KThe race will start promptly at 7:45am on Sunday, March 22. For the benefi t of all racers, runners are asked to allow faster runners to move toward the front of the pack for the start. Remember, this race is chip timed so you must wear your B-Tag on your race number.

Headphone Policy for All RacesThe use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, the Oakland Running Festival encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of all its race distances.

Runner safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority for this event. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone. If wearing an iPod or other audio device results in you being unable to hear verbal instructions or commands, approaching vehicles or course marshals on foot or on bicycles, you may be asked to relinquish the device.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Those competing in the Oakland Running Festival for prize money may not use such devices and will not be eligible for any prize money or trips to Hawaii if such device is worn. USA Track & Field Rule 144.3, states that the visible possession or use by athletes of video, audio, or communications devices in the competition area (which includes iPods, MP3 and other musical devices) is considered assistance and is therefore prohibited.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the small scale of the topography map, the hills may appear more dramatic than they actually are.

Marathon/Relay Topography Map

We Run This Town ChallengeWho needs The City when you can run The Town! Run the 5K at 7:45 am and then run the Half-Marathon at 9:15 am to earn yourself a special bib and an extra medal. Medals will be distributed following the completion of the half marathon. Your special bib will help our volunteers and everyone else identify you as a Town Challenge participant (and let them know to run the other way... very quickly!) Participants in the WE RUN THIS TOWN CHALLENGE will receive one bib that will be worn for both races.

HOW TO REGISTER:If you have already registered for one of the race distances but did not register for the Run the Town Challenge, simply register for the other race and contact us at customerservice@corrigansports.com by March 13 to let us know you are eligible for the Run The Challenge! Or if slots are still available, you can stop by the Registration booth at the expo to sign up.

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Starting Marathon, Half-Marathon & RelayThe startline for all adult races is located at 19th Street and Harrison St. near Snow Park. Once at the startline, please fi nd the signs denoting runner’s estimated marathon pace per mile (i.e. 6 minute/mile, 7 minute/mile, etc.).

Start in the designated “Pace Per Mile” area according to the pace you expect to run the race. This is for your benefi t as well as for other competitors. Remember, your chip time will begin when you cross the timing mat. Pre-Race water will be available near the start line, in addition to porta-pot restrooms that will be located in Snow Park.

On-Course Aid StationsThere are aid stations on the course at or near the following marathon mile markers: Start, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9.5,11, 12.5, 14, 15.5, 17, 18.5, 20, 21.5, 23, 25 and Finish. Water & Lemon Lime Gatorade will be available at these locations.

Two Port-a-lets will be located at each water stop.

Gu Energy Gel, snacks & fruit will be available near miles 6, 12.5 & 20. PLEASE VIEW WEBSITE FOR EXACT LOCATIONS OF THE WATER STOPS.

Dropping Out of the RacesIf you need to drop out of the race for any reason, please report to the nearest medical station or aid station on the course and inform them that you are retiring from the race. We will have a sag wagon following the last runner. The sag wagon will take runners to the nearest exchange point to ride the bus to the fi nish area. Do not cross the fi nish line if you did not complete the entire race. The timing chip will record an inaccurate fi nishing time.

AwardsThe Oakland Running Festival features a total cash prize of $3,300 for the full marathon. Both men & women marathon champions will receive $500. Cash awards are fi ve (5) deep in $100 incriments. There is a $150 prize purse for the male and female marathon Master’s Champion. In addition, we will award age group prizes for men and women. See the website for age group breakdown.

Trophies or plaques will be given to the top three overall fi nishers in the half-marathon and 5K. The top three age group fi nishers in the half-marathon and 5K will receive a prize as well. Trophies will be awarded to the overall winning relay teams (male, female, co-ed).

Hawaiian Airlines is offering trips to Hawaii as prizes! Each member of the winning relay teams (male, female & mixed) will receive a trip, along with the male and female marathon winner. Relay Teams must consist of 4 runners and the mixed team must include at least one female to be eligible.

The Awards Ceremony will recognize the Top Overall fi nishers. (Age Groups are mailed approximately 3 weeks following the race. We will also have a local pick up for those that live in the area.)

PLEASE NOTE POLICY ON HEADPHONES DESCRIBED IN THIS BOOKLET AS IT RELATES TO PRIZE PURSE. Cash or prize winners, including Hawaiian Airlines trips, may be DQ’d if wearing headphones.

Race Start Times Oakland Marathon & Hawiian AirlinesTeam Relay 7:30am Bank of the West 5K 7:45am Kaiser Permanente Oakland Half-Marathon 9:15amNOTE: Paticipants in the We Run the Town Challege must exit the runner only compound via the EXIT and return to the startline through the park after the 5K. Please do not attempt to recross the fi nish line as this may affect your timing chip.

Race Day Medical Information The Oakland RunFest Medical Team is a dedicated volunteer group of medical professionals from Kaiser Permanente.

There will be medical stations at the start and at or near the following mile markers: 4, 6, 11, 17, 20, 25 as well as at the fi nish. In addition, we will have a team of EMT’s on bicycles throughout the course.

Medical Staff will have the right to withdraw any runners from the race at their discretion should they appear in distress or at risk should they continue running. To help our Medical Team work effi ciently, please fi ll out the medical history on your race bib with a ball point pen.

Race ResultsLive preliminary results for marathon, half-marathon, relay and 5k fi nishers wil be aviable in the Racemine Results Tent located in the Erdinger Celebration Vilage near the Offi cial Merchandise tent. Following the race, offi cial results will be posted on our event website where you can fi nd searchable individual times for all fi nishers, as well as see a video of your fi nish, be taken to your Marathonfoto pictures and download a Results for all adult races will also be available by scanning the QR code on your bib. You can download a QR reader app onto any smart phone. Following the race, results will be posted on www.OaklandMarathon.com.

Erdinger Celebration VillageThis year, all Celebration Village activities are part of the Erdinger Non-Alcoholic Active Tour. Post race, runners can celebrate their accomplishments in beautiful Snow Park where we will have live music, food trucks, vendors, a family reunion area and interactive games for the kids. All fi nishers will receive complementary Erdinger Non-Alcholic beverages as well as two Erdinger beers or Barefoot wine to toast themselves and their fellow competitors.

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REDKIDS STARTAGES 7 & U19th & Alice St.

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NON-ALCOHOLIC

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Finish Line Runner RefreshmentsCourtesy of our great partners at Lucky Supermarkets, fruit, snacks, Gatorade, water, and other products will be available at the fi nish line for runners ONLY. Please be courteous to the other participants and take only one product from each station. In order to keep the fi nish area and the Celebration Village area clean, please dispose of all your waste in the garbage and recycling containers provided.

Massage TentInnersport Chiropractic will organize the post-race massages for runners only. The massage tent will be located next to medical tent in the Runners Only Compound at Snow Park. Massages are available on a fi rst come-fi rst serve basis. Massages are FREE, but gratuities are appreciated.

Finish Line AreaAll races fi nish on 19th Street adjacent to Snow Park. Race participants will cross the fi nish line and receive their fi nisher’s medal and heat sheet. It is important to proceed through this area as quickly as you can. Refeshments for runners only will be located in the runners only compund. The fi nish line facilities will close promtly at 2PM.

All of-age runners have drink coupons attached to each bib. (Under age runners will have the tags removed.) These can be redeemed for complementary alcoholic drink from Erdinger or Barefoot Wine at the beer stand. The coupons have your bib number printed directly on them. You must present race number and matching coupons to receive your your beverages. Some patrons may also be asked to provide a photo I.D.

Runner Reunion Zone The Runner Reunion Zone is a place for friends and family to reunite with runners following the race. It will be located in Snow Park. Alphabetical signs will be placed throughout the area to assist in your reunion. Remember, it may take you a while to leave the Runners Only Compound and pick up your gear, so please advise your friends & family to plan accordingly. NO SPECTATORS will be permitted inside the Runners Only Compund. It is advised that you discuss a reunion plan with your family and/or friends before the race.

Finish Line Area Map

MEET YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS HERE AFTER

THE RACE

RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF THE PARK YOU CAN GET RACE RESULTS, GET EVENT INFO & VISIT THE OFFICIAL

MERCHANDISE TENT.

HEAR BANDS SUCH AS CURTIS LAWSON AND DYNAMIC TRUTH LIVE WHILE YOU

CEELBRATE YOUR FINISH!

Relay Race Numbers & Timing ChipRelay runners MUST wear a race number on the front and a relay designation on the backs. These will be provided at packet pick-up.

Each relay team will be issued one (1) D-Tag timing device which will be attached to a neoprene band. At the exchange point, you are to pass your D-Tag to your teammate to assure proper scoring. Be sure to hold the band (not the D-Tag) and pass it no more than 36 inches from the ground when you cross a timing mat to be properly timed.

You can learn more about your timing tag by watching this short video: from a previous year: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skomUPWCA6E Relay Exchange PointsThe exchange points are as follows: Leg Start Finish Distance#1 Snow Park Rockridge BART station 6.2 mi.#2 Rockridge BART Maple St. (580 Overpass) 6.6 mi.#3 Maple St. (580 Overpass) West Oakland BART 7.0 mi.#4 West Oakland BART Snow Park 6.5 mi.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are running one of the fi rst three relay legs you will get your race medal upon entering the Runners Only Compound through the designated Relay entrance. Leg #4 runners will get their medal when crossing the fi nish line. Only one medal per runner will be distributed.

Relay TransportationBus transportation will be provided for relay participants only who will be running Legs #2 & #3. Spectators may not ride the buses.

Buses to relay exchange points will leave from Harrison & 20th St. You must present your race number to board the bus. Buses will leave promptly according to the following schedule:

Leg/Location Bus Departs Snow Park#2/Rockridge BART 7:00am#3/Maple St. (580 Overpass) 7:30am

Runners of Leg #1 will start at Snow Park & will take BART back to 20th St.Runners of Leg #2 will take a bus to their start & a bus back to Snow Park.Runners of Leg #3 will take a bus to their start and BART back to 20th St.Runners of Leg #4 will take BART to the West Oakland Station & fi nish at Snow Park.

Relay teams will be given one BART pass at the expo to be used for leg #4. The fi nishers of legs #1 & #3 will receive their BART card from a volunteer when they fi nish their leg. Signs will clearly mark all of the exchange areas. Runners may provide their own transportation to their exchange point. However, be aware that parking and access at each site and throughout the race route may be limited due to road closures.

Relay Team Member SubstitutionsWe cannot refund registration fees once a relay team has been registered. However, it is possible to substitute team members as needed up until March 14 or at the expo.

To substitute a team member the Team Captain (person who created the team) must login to https://register.racepartner.com/OaklandMarathon/Login/Index using their email address and password. You will then see the option to drop, add, or invite another team member.

Any changes that need to be made after March 14 must be made at the Expo on March 21.

BAG CHECK

RESTROOMS

VIP

MEDICAL

CHARITY

VENDORS

INFO &Volunteer

OFFICIALGEAR

HARRISON ST

19TH

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20TH

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RUNNER FOOD & DRINK

RELAYENTRANCE

19TH

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MASSAGE

RELAYSHUTTLE

REUNIONZONE

RESULTS

Jackson St.

START/FINISH

BLUEKIDS STARTAGES 8-12244 Lakeside Dr.

REDKIDS STARTAGES 7 & U19th & Alice St.

CELEBRATION VILLAGE

NON-ALCOHOLIC

BEER

RELAY EXCHANGE TIPS:Know your teammate’s pace, keep track of the race time so you • know when to expect him/her.Wear or carry something easily identifi able by the incoming • runner at the exchange. (like a balloon or a bright shirt)Assist your fellow runners by shouting all incoming bib numbers.•

Kids Fun Zone - Snow ParkKids of all ages will enjoy the free activities at the Lucky Fun Zone. As part of the Celebration Village, the Fun Zone will have interactive games and activities for kids of all ages.

Official Photographers MarathonFoto will take offi cial photographs along the course and at the fi nish line and produce a whole line of products featuring your photos. Be sure to keep your race number uncovered and in clear view. We recommend stopping your watch a few seconds after crossing the fi nish line so it may be possible to identify your photograph. Proofs of your photo with ordering information will be available online a few days following the race. MarathonFoto will send you a link to your photo proofs as soon as they become available. We will have a link from our website to the photos as well. http://www.marathonfoto.com/Marathon/Oakland-Running-Festival-2015/RaceOID/23942015W1

Kids’ Fun Run InformationAll Lucky Kids Fun Run participants will pick up their race materials at the EXPO on Saturday. All participating kids will be provided with their race bib & shirt. There will be two separate age groups running different distances in the Kid’s Fun Run.

Age Color Code Start Time8-12 Blue 9:20am7 & Under Red 9:30am

The color code for each age group will coordinate with the race number.

Starting the Fun RunPrior to the race, all participants will meet in the Lucky Kids Fun Zone. in Snow Park. We will walk as a group to the startline.

All kids will go to the BLUE startline fi rst. After sending the BLUE group, we will walk as a group to the RED startline.

IMPORTANT: Each bib has a parent tear tag with the child’s bib number printed on it. IT IS IMPORTANT that parents tear this off tag and hold it to help us identify your child at the fi nish line. We ask that parents assist their children in getting from Snow Park to start the race. Parents are encouraged to run the course with their child. All races will start promptly at the time indicated.

Fun Run Finish AreaUpon completion of the race, Fun Run participants are corralled in a holding area inside Snow Park at the Runner’s Exit. CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THIS AREA UNTIL THEIR ACCOMPANYING ADULT ARRIVES AND PRESENTS THE TEAR AWAY SECTION WITH THEIR CHILD’S NUMBER.

After pick up, parents can escort them directly to the Kids Zone to receive their fi nisher’s medal. In addition, water, Gatorade & snacks will be available in the Fun Zone.

PLEASE REFER TO THE MAP ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE START LINES AND THE

RUNNERS EXIT WHERE YOU ARE TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD FOLLOWING THE RACE.

BAG CHECK

RESTROOMS

VIP

MEDICAL

CHARITY

VENDORS

INFO &Volunteer

OFFICIALGEAR

HARRISON ST

19TH

ST

20TH

ST

RUNNER FOOD & DRINK

RELAYENTRANCE

19TH

ST

MASSAGE

RELAYSHUTTLE

REUNIONZONE

RESULTS

Jackson St.

START/FINISH

BLUEKIDS STARTAGES 8-12244 Lakeside Dr.

REDKIDS STARTAGES 7 & U19th & Alice St.

CELEBRATION VILLAGE

NON-ALCOHOLIC

BEER

Finish Line Celebration VillagePart of the excitement surrounding the Oakland Running Festival is that it is much more than just a road race. We will have activities in the Erdinger Celebration Village for people young and old, and for runners and non-runners alike.

The Celebration Village will have activities throughout the day:√ Live music √ Awards on the Main Stage √ Interactive Games √ Activities for kids √ Souvenir Shop √ Food & Drink Vendors (8am-2pm) √ Expo Booths All fi nish line activities close at 2pm.

Race Day Weather InformationIn Oakland, the average temperature in March at the start time is 50 degrees and the average temperature at 2pm is 62 degrees. Races are held rain or shine. Get the lastest updates on race day wearther with any one of our amazing media partners.

Tips for SpectatorsWe encourage all runners to invite their family and friends to join them at the event. We will have plenty of activities to entertain even the non-runners while they wait for you to fi nsih the race. Here are some tips for a good fan: 1) Wear Comfortable Shoes. There are several excellent viewing points but you may walk further than some runners! 2) Come up with a few things to shout at the runners as they pass. “You’re almost there” should not be one of them unless you are within the fi nal .2 mile stretch! 3) Make lots of noise- cowbells are great, but pots & pans work too!

Community Sports PartnerRunning for a Better Oakland (RBO) is a non-profi t organization that encourages 5th – 12th grade Oakland students to develop healthy lifestyles through running. By building confi dence, setting goals, providing training and encouragement, RBO will give students the values for achievement and hard work that they can draw on for all areas of their lives. More than 100 RBO athletes will be competing in this year’s event. Be sure to cheer their accomplishments should you see them on the course on race day.

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THE PACIFIC COAST BREWING COMPANYlocated in a beautifully restored building less than a block from the Oakland Marriott City Center. Pacifi c Coast Brewing offers Lunch and Dinner

menus with twenty four beers on tap, including some of their own.

Located at 906 Washington St. in OaklandPhone: 510/ 836-2739 Website: http://www.pacifi ccoastbrewing.com/

LUNGOMARELungomare offers a mix of seafood, house-L\cured meats, rustic pizza and fresh pasta, with dishes locally sourced whenever possible. Lungomare has plenty

of outdoor seating, with heat lamps, wind screens and trellises to make it a comfortable place to sit year-round. Plus a raw bar, a regular bar, and a cafe to make it an all-day destination, whether you’re grabbing coffee on the way to work, or dinner on a Saturday night.

Located at One Broadway in Jack London SquarePhone: 510-444-7171 Website: www.lungomareoakland.com

Directions to Start/Finish at Snow Park for RunnersFrom the East Bay

Take 24 South towards Oakland, merge onto 1-980 East. Take the 14th Street exit. Turn left onto 14th Street. Turn left at Harrison Street.

OR

Take I-680 South to I-580 West exit toward Downtown Oakland. Merge onto I-580 West. Take Harrison Street Exit. Make a left on Harrison and follow to 20th street.

From the North Bay:

Take 101 South towards San Francisco, merge onto I-580 East exit towards Oakland/Richmond Bridge. Continue on I-80 West/I-580 East. Continue on I-580 East towards Alameda/Downtown Oakland/Hay-ward/San Jose/Stockton. Take I-580 East exit toward Downtown Oak-land/Hayward/Stockton. Merge onto I-580 East. Take Harrison Street Exit. Make a right on Harrison and follow to 20th street.

From the South Bay:

Take 101 North towards San Jose. Merge onto 101 North. Take I-880 North exit towards Oakland. Merge onto I-880 North. Continue on I-980 East. Take the Broadway Exit and make a right. Take a right onto 11th Street. Take a left onto Harrison.

From San Francisco:

Take I-80 East toward the Bay Bridge. Take I-580 East/Downtown Oakland (CA-24) exit towards Hayward/Stockton. Merge onto I-580 East. Take Harrison Street Exit. Make a right on Harrison and follow to 20th street.

NOTE: Once race prep starts at 7am, many city streets are closed. Please refer to THE DETOUR MAP if you plan to arrive after 7am.

www.oaklandmarathon.com/detours-schedule

THERE ARE NUMEROUS PARKING LOTS AROUND SNOW PARK (SEE DETAILS EARLIER IN THIS BOOKLET.)

BART BEGINS SERVICE AT 8AM ON SUNDAY AND THE 19TH STREET STATION IS JUST 3 BLOCKS FROM SNOW PARK.

PLEASE CONSIDER USING BART IF IT IS AN OPTION FOR YOU.

KINCAIDS RESTAURANTKincaids is a classic American grill serving quality steaks, and fresh and innovative seafood since 1986. Enjoy lunch, dinner or perhaps a

special occation in their warm and inviting dining room.

Located at 1 Franklin St in Oakland’s Jack London SquarePhone: 510/ 835-8600 Website: www.kincaids.com

TERRACE ROOMOakland’s premier lake front restaurant, set in a 1920s art deco supper club with panoramic

view of Lake Merritt. Our philosophy is “Local First.” We make every effort to use local organic farms for all our produce and dairy. Our beef is from the north coast and our seafood is always from sustainable sources.

Located at 1800 Madison St. in OaklandPhone: 510.903.3771 Website: http://www.theterraceroom.com/

PLANKOakland’s 50,000 square foot entertainment hotspot featuring a 125 seat restaurant, 18 bowling lanes, an interactive arcade, billiards tables, 3 full bars, and an outdoor beer garden

equipped with 3 bocce ball courts, 40 plus beers on tap, and communal seating great for any group of any size. As a spacious venue, we serve not only as an entertainment and dining destination but also as a location for corporate business events and private parties.

Located at 98 Broadway in Oaklandphone: 510.817.0980 Website: http://plankoakland.com/