2011 Oakland Running Festival

Raiderettes Caitlin and Lytisha meet the runners at the Sports Expo. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Raiderettes Caitlin and Lytisha take a photo with a young fan. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

The two Raiderettes spent the morning at the Raiders booth at the Oakland Running Festival sports expo. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

A young Raiders fan poses with Raiderettes Caitlin and Lytisha. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Raiderette Lytisha takes a photo with a Raiders fan the day before the marathon. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Raiderettes Lytisha and Caitlin spent the morning with Raiders fans at the Running Expo. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Raiderette Caitlin poses for pictures with Raiders fans at the sports expo. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Runners cross the finish line located at Frank Ogawa Plaza in the center of downtown Oakland.

Oakland Mayor Jean Quan documents the start of the half-marathon.

A marathon finisher comes in right in front of the men's first place half-marathoner Robert Olivera.

Anna Bretan, from Berekely, Calif., finishes the marathon in first place for the women with a time of 2:53:19.

Raiderette Itza practices running through the finish line to the cheers of her teammates. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

The first marathon finisher runs down the final stretch.

Tegenu Beru of San Jose, Calif., crosses the finish line first with a time of 2:30:08.

The Raiderettes cheer on the half marathoners as the start the race.

The Raiderettes and Oakland Mayor Jean Quan stand at the finish line.

The top female half marathon finisher, Verity Breen, from Burlingame, Calif., crosses the finish line.

A Raiders fan runs down the home stretch sporting her Raiders gear. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Raiderette Itza cheers on the runners as they finish their race. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Raiderette Voz cheers at the finish line for the marathon and half-marathon finishers. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Raiderette Diana brings in the runners with a smile. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Raiderette Maureen cheers for the runners as they race for the finish line. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

The Raiderettes cheered for the runners as they made the last dash for the finish. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Runners finished the race to the cheer of the Raiderettes and the crowd after 26.2 or 13.1 miles. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Raiderettes Voz, Holly, and Itza cheer for the runners. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Raiderette Lytisha finishes the Oakland Running Festival half marathon. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

The Raiderettes cheer at the finish line. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Raiderette Lytisha finishes the half marathon strong. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

The runner shows his excitement of finishing the race. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Runners cross the finish line in downtown Oakland. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

The Raiderettes cheer for top female marathon finisher Anna Bretan, who broke the Oakland Running Festival women's marathon time. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Verity Breen, age 44, finishes the half marathon in 1:21:37, the top female time. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Runners are greeted by the Raiderettes as they finish the race. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

The Raiderettes and Mayor Jean Quan welcome top male marathon finisher Tegenu Beru. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Oakland Mayor Jean Quan shows her spirit with the Raiderettes at the finish line of the Oakland Running Festival. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Oakland Mayor Jean Quan takes a photo with Raiderettes Diana, Maureen, Holly, Voz, Jonni, and Itza. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

The Raiderettes take a photo with a young runner at the Oakland Running Festival. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

A runner dons a Raiders jersey for the half marathon race. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

A half marathoner shows her Raiders spirit. Photo by Tony Gonzales.

Runners get started on Broadway Street in downtown Oakland. Photo by Tony Gonzales.