Oakland Marathon

Oakland City Council Will Change; Oaklanders Get To Decide How – Dan Cohen

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The Oakland City Council is going to change, here’s how you can get involved. Since we live in a world where incumbents seem to win 110% of the time, it’s a huge deal when they don’t run.  And once in a while, there’s a chance for seismic change when more than one decide not to … Read more

2012 Oakland Running Festival Economic Impact: $3.5 Million

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According to a press release from Coorigan Sports, the producers of The Oakland Running Festival that was held March 26th, and which includes the Oakland Marathon and 5K, ran up (How’s that nod to Old Media?) a $3.5 million economic impact for Oakland. Here’s the release: Baltimore, MD (April 5th, 2012)–The third annual Oakland Running … Read more