MARCH 2018 - OAKLAND RUNNING FESTIVAL
03.25
I love to run! Ha- not something you hear everyday; but it's true: I love to run. I am not a fast runner by any means, yet I can find a solid groove and cruise. Running brings me joy - so I'm giving myself permission to get back into it. I've challenged myself to run an organized 5K once a month for 2018 (and clock in miles on the NRC app in between races). So far so good! I'm learning a lot about my body, making new running friends, and having a great time revisiting familiar courses and enjoying new courses. The Oakland Running Festival Bank of the West 5K will be race will be my 2nd race in March.
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About the race:
The Bank of the West 5K Race is open to participants of all ages and is the perfect way to be a part of the Oakland Running Festival celebration! The Bank of the West 5K will takes over the city streets of Oakland, starting and ending at Eastshore Park at Lakeshore & El Embarcadero - and participants will use the same start and finish line as the marathon and half marathon. The course will includes one (1) water stop at the half way point and everyone is invited to celebrate their accomplishments at the Celebration Village. Oakland Running Festival Event Schedule: 7:00 a.m. -- Full Marathon and Team Relay Start 7:30 a.m. -- Bank of the West 5K Start 8:45 a.m. -- Kids Fun Run 9:30 a.m. -- Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon Start Course Map: The Bank of the West 5K course shares a Start Line with the Oakland Marathon and Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon at Lakeshore Avenue and El Embarcadero. Social Media: Are we friends on all the social medias? I hope so! I'm all over Snapchat, Twitter, IG, and fb on race days! Join me! @AVASradiance |
Registration:
There is still room in the race for you! Registration for the Oakland Running Festival is open and will take place up until race day, as there is day-before-the-race (aka: late) registration at the Health Expo on Saturday. Treat yourself to something new: consider signing up for this 5K. * * REGISTER FOR THE OAKLAND RUNNING FESTIVAL 5K HERE. * * If you're participating in the StepBet, this race might be a great way for you to get your numbers up! If you're not a runner or jogger, no worries. The beautiful thing, and actually a little known fact about organized races: there are communities of walkers that take pride in participating in races. Running is not a requirement to be part of an organized race. You can do it if you want to, but you don't have to. Walking is just as much a challenge, and if you're looking for a safe intro into organized race participation, walking a 5K is your best way in. * * REGISTER FOR THE OAKLAND RUNNING FESTIVAL 5K HERE. * * Celebration Village Finish Line Party: If you'd like to come and support me and the other Oakland Running Festival participants, please join us in the Celebration Village finish line party! |
For more information about the Oakland Running Festival: oaklandmarathon.com
