Race Day Live
Oakland Marathon
Everything you need to cheer them on.
March 22, 2026 · Start: 7:00 AM
Race Day Weather
58°
partly cloudy
H: 63° · L: 52°
Wind: 8 mph NW
Rain: 5%
What to wear
Layers you can peel off. Start with a light jacket for the early morning chill — by mid-morning you'll want just a tee. Sunglasses recommended. Comfortable shoes for standing and walking between spots.
Where to watch
The best spectating spots along the course.
Mile 2
Snow Park
Great early energy. Catch them while they're fresh and the crowd is thick. Close to BART if you're coming from SF. Grab coffee at Blue Bottle on the way.
Mile 6
Lake Merritt
The most scenic spot on the course. Runners loop the lake here — if you position yourself right, you can see them twice. Plenty of food trucks nearby.
Mile 13
Rockridge District
Halfway point energy. This is where the half marathoners finish and full marathoners need the most encouragement. Great brunch spots on College Ave while you wait.
Mile 18
Montclair Village
The wall. Miles 18-20 are where marathoners dig deep. Your cheering matters most here. Bring the loud signs. There's a great bakery at the corner.
Mile 24
Jack London Square
Almost there. Runners can smell the finish line. The energy picks back up here and the crowd is massive. Easy to get to from the finish area.
Mile 26
Finish Line — Frank Ogawa Plaza
The moment. Position yourself near the finish chute for the best view. Family meetup area is behind the main stage, organized A-Z by last name.
Street closures
Roads close at 5:00 AM and reopen by ~3:00 PM.
Fully closed
Broadway (Grand Ave to 11th St)
5:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lakeside Dr (entire)
5:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Grand Ave (Broadway to Lake Park Ave)
5:30 AM – 1:00 PM
14th St (Broadway to Clay St)
5:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Rolling closures
MacArthur Blvd
Reopens ~10:30 AM
Hegenberger Rd
Reopens ~11:00 AM
College Ave (Rockridge)
Reopens ~12:00 PM
Mountain Blvd
Reopens ~1:00 PM