On October 15, 2011, Redwood City will host the 1st Annual OktobeRun Half Marathon and 5K. This will be one of the first half marathons on the Peninsula in years. The half marathon course is flat, scenic, and mostly off-road, perfect for a personal record. Beginning a block from historic Courthouse Square in downtown Redwood City, runners travel off road and join the Bay Trail by the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge to Redwood Shores and back. The 5K course follows the first part of the longer course and is mostly on city streets.

Weather is likely to be perfect for runners. Situated midway between San Francisco and San Jose, our location next to San Francisco Bay keeps our climate moderate and comfortable year round. The average high temperature in October is 73 and the average low is 49.

After the race, runners and their families can stay for a full day of food, drink, and live entertainment at the Peninsula Oktoberfest celebration at Courthouse Square. Early registrants can even get a discount on Oktoberfest tickets.

All proceeds from the race and festival will go to the Redwood City Education Foundation. The RCEF has been working since 1983 to advance and enrich educational opportunities for the 9,200 students of the Redwood City School District.

Make a donation today! While we welcome donations of any amount, we offer a special benefit to families who are able to donate $100 or more in addition to the race fee. You will qualify for a Family Sponsorship which includes a listing on the commemorative race T-Shirt, as well as acknowledgement in a year-end full-page thank you ad in local media. More information can be found at: www.oktoberrun.com