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Lake Merritt Run Club

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Be part of Oakland’s running community. Race discounts, priority registration, members-only programs, and more — all for less than a dollar a week.

View Membership Options Member Benefits
Race discounts
Priority registration
Members-only programs
Running store discounts

Membership options

Choose Your Membership

Annual membership — valid for one year from date of sign up. No automatically recurring payments.

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Individual
One adult (18 or over)
$ 25 / year
  • Discounted entry to the Fourth Sunday Race
  • Discounted entry to Tilden Tough Ten & other Lake Merritt Run Club events
  • Priority registration for popular programs (marathon training, track class)
  • Access to members-only track & trail fitness programs
  • Discounts at local running stores
  • Access to Runner’s Library and training resources
  • Members-only newsletter
  • Potlucks, picnics & social events
Join as Individual — $25
Family
Family
Up to 6 family members
$ 40 / year
  • All individual membership benefits
  • Covers entire household (2 adults + children under 18)
  • Priority registration for all household members
  • Discounted race entries for all family members
  • Discounts at local running stores
  • Access to Runner’s Library and training resources
  • Members-only newsletter
  • Potlucks, picnics & social events
Join as Family — $40
Individual — Reduced
Individual
For those experiencing financial hardship
$ 10 / year
  • All individual membership benefits
  • Same race discounts and priority registration
  • Access to members-only programs
  • Runner’s Library and training resources
  • No questions asked
Join — Reduced Rate $10
Family — Reduced
Family
For families experiencing financial hardship
$ 16 / year
  • All family membership benefits
  • Covers entire household
  • Same race discounts and priority registration
  • No questions asked
Join — Reduced Rate $16

About reduced rate memberships: We offer reduced pricing for individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. These memberships include all the same benefits as standard memberships. We trust you to self-select the right option — no documentation or proof of income is required.

Why join

More Than Just Running

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Race Discounts

Members receive discounted entry to the Fourth Sunday Race, Tilden Tough Ten, and other Lake Merritt Run Club events throughout the year.

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Priority Registration

Get early or priority access to popular programs like marathon training, track class, and the Tilden Tough Ten before spots fill up.

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Members-Only Programs

Access to members-only track fitness, trail fitness, and training programs not available to the general public.

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Runner’s Library & Resources

Access to the Runner’s Library and curated training resources to support your running at every level.

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Running Store Discounts

Members receive a discount on non-sale items at local running stores including our club sponsors — great savings on shoes, gear, and apparel.

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Social Events & Community

Potlucks with guest speakers, post-run gatherings, picnics, and a members-only newsletter. Running is better when shared with great people.

Questions

Frequently Asked

When does my membership start?
Membership is valid for one year from the date you sign up. There are no automatically recurring payments — you’ll need to renew manually each year.
Who counts as family?
Two adults living in the same household and their children under 18. Children are automatically included — please do not add children under 13 individually.
I’m under 18 — can I join?
Yes! Have a parent or guardian sign you up under a family membership, or contact us at membership@lakemerrittrunclub.org
Do I need to be a member to run with the club?
No — weekly runs like the Donut Run, Saturday Social Run, Sunday Trail Run, and Poison Oak Trail Club are free and open to everyone, member or not. Membership gives you race discounts, priority registration for popular programs, access to members-only training programs, running store discounts, and more.
How does Lake Merritt Run Club communicate with runners?
Lake Merritt Run Club stays in touch through three main channels. Weekly emails keep everyone informed about upcoming runs, locations, and club news. Active members also get access to the Lake Merritt Run Club Slack workspace, where ongoing conversations, run updates, and community discussions happen in real time. And the website events calendar is always up to date with races, training programs, and club events.

Ready to Run with Us?

Questions? Email membership@lakemerrittrunclub.org

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