At first, I was just going to run the OakTown half marathon on Sunday. Then, when Oaktown Half announced that they were adding a 5k and participants who ran both the 5k and half marathon would get a challenge medal, I was in! The 5k was at 4pm on Saturday and the half marathon was at 7:30am on Sunday.

At the start of the 5k, some runners were released to begin running, but then suddenly the rest of the pack was told to stop. They announced that there was an issue with a road closure. After about 8 minutes, the rest of the pack was released to go. I didn’t mind this wait because it gave me an opportunity to get a pic with one of the giant Oakland As players. (Don’t ask me who the player was because I don’t watch nor follow any sports.)

Some of the highlights of the 5k were seeing the cool mile markers, the artwork scattered throughout the city, and the post-race celebration that included food trucks, music, and various booths! Oh! And also running into some awesome runnings friends… Pavement Runner and David of FitFam6!

As for my finishing time for the Oaktown Half 5k, I knew going into the race that it wasn’t going to be fast. 1) I haven’t really been training 2) I am over 6 months pregnant 3) It was nearly 90 degrees Fahrenheit at race start time! Overall, I am proud of my 5k performance. I ran some, I walked some.

There were no aid stations during the 5k course, but I already knew that since it was posted on the website. It was no big deal to me because 1) it was a short 3.1 miles and 2) I carry my handheld water bottle.

A great race overall and one I'd run again!