The LMJS Marathon & Half Training Program — the official training program for the Oakland Running Festival — will get you ready for the March 2024 marathon or half marathon with our 18-week plan. 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 or your fifteenth half or full marathon, we'll help you fulfill your goals and keep motivated. Come run with us!
Marathon training program: Begins Monday, November 13, 2023 First group run on Saturday, November 18, 2023 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 25, 2023. Or join us in November/December for more training fun. First group run on Saturday, December 30, 2023 To be best ready to go, participants are highly encouraged to be running at least 12 miles/week before beginning training in late December.
To register, click on the button at the bottom left. As a volunteer-run club, LMJS strives to keep registration fees at a level that balances covering the program costs and keeping the program accessible to all runners. If financial circumstances exist that may limit a runner's participation, please contact us.
Once you register, you will receive registration confirmation by email. If you do not receive the confirmation, please email ORFtrainingdirectors@gmail.com.
