Oakland Tech 5km Fundraiser Race

Event Overview

The Oakland Tech 5km Fundraiser Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is an annual event held in Joaquin Miller Park. The course takes participants through a environment featuring towering redwood trees. The event features two primary distances:

• 5 km trail race
• 1 mile fun run or walk

The primary purpose of the race is to raise funds for the Oakland Tech PTSA. These funds support various student programs and activities, specifically benefiting the Oakland Tech Cross Country team. The financial support helps cover expenses related to meet entry fees, training equipment, nutrition, and travel costs for the athletes.

Course and Participation

The 5 km route is a trail race designed for competitive runners. The 1 mile option is intended as a fun run or walk for casual participants. The event takes place on a Sunday in early November.

Participants can collect their race bibs at two different times and locations. Pre-race pick-up is available at Transports on the Saturday before the event. Alternatively, bibs can be collected at the Joaquin Miller Meadow on the morning of the race. The event serves to support a cross country program whose varsity teams have achieved multiple league championships in recent years. For those who do not wish to participate in the run or walk, tax-deductible donations can be made directly to the parent-teacher association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.