Lake Merritt Run Club

Sunday Trail Run
2027-01-10 08:15 - 10:00, 2027-01-17 08:15 - 10:00, 2027-01-24 08:15 - 10:00, 2027-01-31 08:15 - 10:00, 2027-02-07 08:15 - 10:00, 2027-02-14 08:15 - 10:00, 2027-02-21 08:15 - 10:00, 2027-02-28 08:15 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Weekly Sunday trail run. Details vary by week.

Saturday Long Run
2027-01-16 08:00 - 10:00, 2027-01-23 08:00 - 10:00, 2027-01-30 08:00 - 10:00, 2027-02-06 08:00 - 10:00, 2027-02-13 08:00 - 10:00, 2027-02-20 08:00 - 10:00, 2027-02-27 08:00 - 10:00, 2027-03-06 08:00 - 10:00 | CA
Run Location Varies Each Saturday. Check Instagram or our weekly Email for next Saturday Location.

Full & Half Marathon Training Program
2027-01-16 08:00 - 12:00, 2027-01-23 08:00 - 12:00, 2027-01-30 08:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-06 08:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-13 08:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-20 08:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Various Locations sent via weekly email
Full & Half Marathon Training Program 2026–2027
Your Journey to the Oakland Marathon Starts Here
The Lake Merritt Run Club Marathon & Half Training Program — the official training program for the Oakland Marathon — will get you ready for the March 2027 full or half marathon with our 18-week plan. The program includes a detailed training schedule, weekly group long runs with pace groups, lots of support and tips, running store discounts, and more. Since 2010, we’ve supported more than a thousand runners of all levels prepare for Oakland and other spring races. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned marathoner, we’ll help you fulfill your goals and stay motivated. Come train with us!

Marathon Training Program
Begins Monday, November 16, 2026
First group run / Marathon Training Kickoff on Saturday, November 21, 2026
To be best ready to go, participants are highly encouraged to be running at least 20 miles/week in November before starting the program.

Half Marathon Training Program
Begins Monday, December 28, 2026. Optional: join in November/December for more training fun.
First group run / Half Marathon Training Kickoff on Saturday, January 2, 2027
To be best ready to go, participants are highly encouraged to be running at least 12 miles/week by late December.

As a volunteer-run club, Lake Merritt Run Club strives to keep registration fees at a level that balances covering the program costs and keeping the program accessible to all runners. If financial circumstances exist that may limit a runner’s participation, please contact us.
Once you register, you will receive registration confirmation by email. If you do not receive the confirmation, please email: marathontraining@lakemerrittrunclub.org

Already registered?
You’re all set — just show up! Wear comfortable running gear and bring water. We’ll meet at the start and kick off 18 weeks of training together.

Not registered yet?
You can still join! Register before the kickoff to get your full training schedule and access to the coaching team.

Ready to train for the Oakland Marathon 2027?

Register Below

Questions? Email marathontraining@lakemerrittrunclub.org

Saturday Social Run
2027-01-16 08:15 - 10:00, 2027-01-23 08:15 - 10:00, 2027-01-30 08:15 - 10:00, 2027-02-06 08:15 - 10:00, 2027-02-13 08:15 - 10:00, 2027-02-20 08:15 - 10:00, 2027-02-27 08:15 - 10:00 | CA
Varies (details in weekly email & Instagram).
Typically 3–9 miles with optional breakfast meetup. Details sent to active members weekly.
All levels welcome.
