Updated March 16, 2012
Raider Nation On Location will be out in full force for the Oakland Running Festival March 24-25 in downtown Oakland.
The Oakland Running Festival is a two-day celebration of running that includes a full marathon, half marathon, team relay, 5K, and the Lucky Kids' Fun Run. The city opens its streets to thousands of runners, walkers, and excited volunteers and townspeople who come out in droves for this one-of-a-kind event. Runners of all ages and abilities will enjoy this super-sized racing weekend in one of California's most historic locations, Oakland, Calif.
The event begins Saturday, March 24, with the Health and Fitness Expo at the Oakland Marriott City Center from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Be sure to visit the Raider Nation On Location booth throughout the expo. Raiderettes Tori and Nicole will be on hand from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
According to the Oakland Running Festival's official website, "the Health and Fitness Expo is open to the public and FREE of charge. The Expo is the Oakland Running Festival homebase and packet pick up. You don't have to be participating in the event to browse all the great wares that will be on display. You will find great prices on shoes, apparel, active gear and health care products – items you can use even if you're not a runner."
At 7:15 a.m. Sunday, March 25, the running events get underway from Snow Park, adjacent to Lake Merritt, 19th Street and Harrison Street. The Raider Nation On Location booth will be open from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Raiderettes Angel, Jennifer, Jaclyn, Susie, Monica and Nicole will be on hand from 8 - 11 a.m., while Raiderettes Maureen, Mallorie, Natalie, Staci, Ashley and Sarah G. will be on hand from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hall of Famer Willie Brown has been added to the line up and will be on hand from 8:00 a.m. on.
Visit www.oaklandmarathon.com for more information about the event, and be sure to check back here at Raiders.com, “like” our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. More details about Raider Nation On Location at the Oakland Running Festival will be posted as soon as they become available.
