LMJS is excited to once again offer the official training program of the Oakland Running Festival marathon and half marathon! Since 2010, we've helped more than 1,000 runners of all levels prepare for our hometown celebration of running, as well as other spring races. Whether you're training for your first half marathon or your fifteenth marathon, we'll help you fulfill your goals and keep motivated.
Marathon training program: Begins Monday, November 14, 2022 First group run on Saturday, November 19, 2022 To be best ready to go, participants are highly encouraged to be running at least 20 miles/week in November before starting the program.
Half marathon training program: Begins Monday, December 26, 2022 First group run on Saturday, December 31, 2022To be best ready to go, participants are highly encouraged to be running at least 12 miles/week before beginning training. Half marathon training participants are encouraged to start running with the group when the marathon training begins (running shorter distances as appropriate).
Register by clicking on the button at the bottom left. Once you register, you will receive registration confirmation by email. If you do not receive the confirmation, please email ORFtrainingdirectors@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram. See you soon!