The start is near the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts.
An out-and-back section uses the Bay Bridge path.
The route includes downtown Oakland and the Jack London area.
The Oakland Marathon starts near the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts and combines neighborhood streets with an out-and-back on the Bay Bridge path. The course passes through downtown Oakland and the Jack London area before returning to the finish near Lake Merritt.
BMQR course profile: Rolling Hills.
Prepare for changes of direction and elevation across the neighborhood and bridge sections. Keep your effort controlled on the Bay Bridge path and review the return through the Jack London area before race day.
Detailed elevation profile data is being prepared for this race. Check back soon for interactive course analysis.
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