Oakland Marriott City Center Presents Deluxe Amenities and Perks for Guests of the Oakland Running Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Francisco, California, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) February 9, 2012 -- Located only 0.7 miles from the starting line of the 2012 Oakland Running Festival marathon, the Oakland Marriott City Center hotel offers a special overnight room rate and additional perks for both athletes and spectators.

This year’s festival includes a full and half marathon, 5k, team relay, children’s race, and corporate cup events. Participants can run for fun or for causes like the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, or the Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland.

A 15-minute walk from the races, this hotel offers:

Discounted room rates of $99 per night* (valid for Friday night, March 23, and Saturday night, March 24, must stay two nights to receive rate)
A carbohydrate-loaded dinner special in the hotel’s restaurant on Saturday
15-minute early access to Saturday’s expo (for guests who book under the Oakland Running Festival room block)
An extended packet pickup* through 10 p.m., after the close of the expo at 6 p.m. (for runners who book under the ORF room block)

To book this exclusive rate, enter group code “nrfnfra” at: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/oakdt.

After attending the Oakland Running Festival, guests can be treated to amenities that include an outdoor heated pool, a fully-equipped fitness center, high-speed Internet, and dramatic city views. On-site dining is available at the Level Two restaurant and Twelve Bar Lounge.

Oakland residents and visitors can take advantage of the hotel’s central location near numerous shops and restaurants at Jack London Square. Those wishing to visit San Francisco can board the BART Subway System across the street for a 12-minute ride.

For more information about the Oakland Marriott City Center, go to: http://www.marriott.com/oakdt.

*Extended packet pickup is available inside the hotel at TBD location for hotel guests only.

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