http://www.oaklandconventioncenter.com Information about upcoming trade shows, events, conferences and exhibitions at Oakland Convention Center. en-us http://www.oaklandconventioncenter.com/event-details.asp?ID=41 This event is scheduled to start on 3/27/2010 and end on 3/27/2010. Join us for the Inaugural Oakland Running Festival March 27th and 28th, 2010. Experience all the sights and sounds that Oakland has to offer at the new Oakland Running Festival featuring Oakland's first marathon in 25 years! Runners will begin on Broadway, race along Piedmont and College Avenues, pass by beautiful Lake Temescal and then tackle the hills of Montclair. After a breathtaking view of the Cities by the Bay, runners will journey through the vibrant neighborhoods of Dimond, Fruitvale, Chinatown and historic Jack London Square. Then it's a final lap around sparkling Lake Merritt and a sprint to the finish at City Hall.