2026 ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Run Your Own Race

An evening celebrating the runners, mentors, and community that make RBO possible — join us for stories, connection, and a cause worth showing up for.

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About the Event

WHEN: Thursday, September 24th at 6pm
WHERE: GU Energy Labs Headquarters, Berkeley, CA

Every RBO runner has their own story — their own race. This fall, we're gathering the community that makes those stories possible for an evening of connection, inspiration, and support for Oakland's youth runners.

This year, we're celebrating 15 years of Running for a Better Oakland — 15 years of free youth running programs, mentorship, and race-day moments that have shaped thousands of Oakland kids.

Hear from accomplished athletes and leaders who know what it means to go the extra mile, and help us send more Oakland students to the starting line.

We'll also be hosting an auction throughout the evening, with items including race entries, local experiences, and more.

Featured Speakers

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Magda Boulet

2008 U.S. Olympic Marathoner. President, GU Energy Labs. WSER board member. Race Director, Miwok 100K.

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Alysia Montaño

3x World Champion. Owner, For All Mothers & San Francisco Signal (Pro Volleyball, Bay Area 2027). Entrepreneur.

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Cal Calamia

Non-binary runner, sports activist, poet, and educator. First winner of the non-binary division of the San Francisco Marathon. Advocate for transgender and non-binary runners since 2022.

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Zagdaa Baatar

Founder of the NomadicAdventure Club. Ultrarunner. 2023 Western States participant.

Event Sponsor Tiers

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Unable to Attend?

You can still be part of Run Your Own Race. A gift of any size helps send more Oakland K-12 students to the starting line — funding free coaching, running shoes, race entries, and mentorship.

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