Run With Us · Lake Merritt Run Club
Weekly Road Runs
Road runs every week across the East Bay — all paces, all abilities, always welcome. Just show up and run with us.
Our weekly runs
Road Runs Every Week
LMRC members run together throughout the week. Whether you want a quick Friday morning loop, a casual Saturday social run, or a longer community run — there’s something for you. All runs are free and open to everyone.
The Donut Run
Start your weekend early with Oakland’s most delicious run. Meet at Snow Park, run once around Lake Merritt, then walk a few blocks for donuts, coffee, and great conversation. An informal, friendly, always fun community run led by Lake Merritt Donut Runners, part of the Lake Merritt Run Club family — informal, friendly, always fun.
Saturday Long Run
The Saturday Long Run is for members of all paces who are building their base mileage, training for races, or simply enjoying a longer effort together. Run leaders within the club take turns hosting, choosing routes and distance options. A welcoming, informal run with experienced club members. Held in April through mid-November when the club’s marathon training program is not in session. Location and details sent via email each week.
What to expect
How Our Runs Work
Location announced weekly
For the Social Run and Long Run, location is emailed every Thursday with route description and driving directions — you’re never lost.
All paces, all abilities
Run whatever distance at whatever pace — with others or by yourself. Our runs genuinely welcome everyone from walkers to competitive runners.
Post-run community
After most runs, those who wish head to a nearby café for breakfast, donuts, or coffee. Great way to connect with fellow East Bay runners.
Community-led
Runs are led by experienced club members who know the routes and welcome runners of all abilities. Informal, friendly, no pressure.
Where we run
East Bay Locations
Saturday Social Run locations rotate every week — announced via email mid-week. Here are some of the East Bay spots we love to run.
Ready to Run with Us?
Sign up to get weekly run notifications by emailing running@lakemerrittrunclub.org
Saturday Social Run
Would you like to find new places to run? Do you know where Point Isabel is? Tidewater? Inspiration Point? The Seabreeze Market? The East Bay is full of possibilities. The Saturday Social Run happens every Saturday morning somewhere in the East Bay — location announced via weekly email, including a brief description of the route and driving directions. Run whatever distance you want, at whatever pace you want, with others or by yourself. Those who wish go to a nearby restaurant afterwards for breakfast and chat.