Lake Merritt Run Club

Poison Oak Thursday Trail Run ( July - Oct 2026 )
2026-09-03 18:15 - 19:30, 2026-08-27 18:15 - 19:30, 2026-08-20 18:15 - 19:30, 2026-08-13 18:15 - 19:30, 2026-08-06 18:15 - 19:30, 2026-07-30 18:15 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Various Locations sent via weekly email
We’ve got the itch to run trails. We meet Thursday evenings around 6:10 and start running 6:15 PM.
Locations vary around the East Bay, ranging from Redwood Regional/Lake Chabot to Tilden.
Routes typically range from 5-6 miles, and a shorter options are often available in the 3-4 mile range.
All paces welcome, but depending on the size of the group, we may not always be able to have pace buddies.
Weekly runs are announced on:

The LMRC weekly runs e-mail
LMRC Slack #trail-running channel
LMRC Strava Group
The LMRC google spreadsheet

Come scratch the itch while it’s sunny in the evenings!

Sunday Trail Run
2026-08-30 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-08-23 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-08-16 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-08-09 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-08-02 08:15 - 10:00
Weekly Sunday trail run. Details vary by week.

Saturday Social Run
2026-08-29 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-08-22 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-08-15 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-08-08 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-08-01 08:15 - 10:00
Varies (details in weekly email & Instagram).
Typically 3–9 miles with optional breakfast meetup. Details sent to active members weekly.
All levels welcome.

Saturday Long Run
2026-08-29 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-22 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-15 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-08 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-01 08:00 - 10:00
Run Location Varies Each Saturday. Check Instagram or our weekly Email for next Saturday Location.

Donut Run
2026-08-28 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-08-21 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-08-14 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-08-07 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-07-31 07:00 - 08:00 | Snow Park, Oakland, CA, Snow Park, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Weekly run around Lake Merritt followed by coffee & donuts at local businesses. Rain or shine, all abilities welcome.
Register Now for Donut Run Series Free

Lake Merritt Run Club 4th Sunday August Race
2026-08-23 08:45 - 11:00 | Adams Point, Lake Merritt, 568 Bellevue Ave (Grassy Meadow before Sailboat House), Oakland, 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA, 94610, United States
📍 Adams Point · Lake Merritt · Oakland, CA

Lake Merritt Run Club’s monthly* race around beautiful Lake Merritt in Oakland. Flat, fast, and open to all abilities — choose your distance and the entry amount that works for you. Pre-registration required. No same-day entries.

Race day schedule

8:15 AM
Bib Pickup
Arrive early to collect your bib

8:40 AM
Kids Race
Toddlers–1st grade · 100 yds · Free

8:45 AM
Youth Race
Ages 9–12 · ~½ mile · Free

8:45 AM
15K Start
Three loops of the lake

9:00 AM
5K & 10K Start
One and two loops

Race details

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Location
568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland
Grassy meadow by Sailboat House

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Parking
Bellevue Ave: $5 fee
Free on Perkins & Grand (Sundays)

🧒 Kids & Youth race free — no registration needed. Just show up!

Trail Running for Newcomers[July 2026 - August 2026]
2026-08-16 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Various Locations sent via weekly email
Are you just starting out on trail running, or do you want to give it a try? We offer a training class to develop fundamental trail-running skills and abilities that will help you run more confidently and navigate trails more safely. Come join this extremely enjoyable and engaging training class (fee includes all 6 training sessions and online documentation).
