Donate
Give to the four causes that keep Oakland running.
Donations to the Heart of Gold 5K support the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department, Oakland First Aid Squad, Oakland Police Department, and Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge.
Where it goes
Four Oakland organizations.
After race-related expenses, net proceeds are divided among the four beneficiaries below.
Fire Department
Oakland Volunteer Fire Department
Volunteer firefighters protecting Oakland homes and families.
First Aid Squad
Oakland First Aid Squad
Volunteer EMTs providing emergency medical response across town.
Police Department
Oakland Police Department
Local officers keeping Oakland's neighborhoods safe every day.
RBARI
Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge (RBARI)
A no-kill shelter giving local animals a second chance.
FAQ
Donation questions.
- Donations, along with registration fees and sponsorships, fund race-related costs (permits, insurance, timing, printing, medals, supplies). After those expenses, net proceeds are shared among the four Oakland beneficiaries listed above.
- Tax status is subject to confirmation. Please consult your own tax advisor. If you need documentation for a specific donation, contact the organizers directly.
- Donations submitted through the Donate button are processed by RunSignup, the same platform that handles race registration.
- Yes — email heartofgold5k@gmail.com and we'll share alternate donation methods, especially useful for larger contributions where processing fees would reduce the amount reaching the beneficiaries.
Support Oakland.
Donations are processed securely through RunSignup — the same platform we use for race registration.