Lake Merritt Run Club

Saturday Long Run
2026-08-08 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-01 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-25 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-18 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-11 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-04 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-27 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-20 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Run Location Varies Each Saturday. Check Instagram or our weekly Email for next Saturday Location.

Donut Run
2026-08-07 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-07-31 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-07-24 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-07-17 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-07-10 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-07-03 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-06-26 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-06-19 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.

Sunday Trail Run
2026-08-02 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-07-26 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-07-19 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-07-12 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-07-05 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-06-28 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-06-21 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-06-14 08:15 - 10:00 | CA
Weekly Sunday trail run. Details vary by week.

Lake Merritt Run Club 4th Sunday Race
2026-07-26 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

Choose your distance & entry

5K

10K

15K

Budget
$5
Pay what you can
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Most Popular
Regular
$10
Suggested entry fee
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Supporter
$15
Help support the club
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One loop of Lake Merritt · Great for beginners & returning racers

Budget
$10
Pay what you can
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Most Popular
Regular
$15
Suggested entry fee
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Supporter
$20
Help support the club
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Two loops of Lake Merritt · Most popular distance

Budget
$15
Pay what you can
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Most Popular
Regular
$20
Suggested entry fee
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Supporter
$25
Help support the club
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Three loops of Lake Merritt · For those building mileage & endurance

Race details

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Location
568 Bellevue Ave, OaklandGrassy meadow by Sailboat House

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

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

Saturday Social Run
2026-07-04 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-06-27 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-06-20 08:15 - 10:00, 2026-06-13 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.

Woodmonster Trail Race
2026-06-28 08:30 - 11:00 | Chabot Space & Science Museum, 10000 Skyline Blve, Oakland, 94618, United States
Lake Merritt Run Club · Annual Trail Race
Woodmonster Trail Race
10 miles of rugged trails through Redwood Regional Park including the legendary Woodmonster Climb. Finisher t-shirt and post-race brunch included!
View Race Details & Register
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Global Running Day Special · Ends June 6 Only
Flash Sale Pricing

Members
$50$40
Save $10

Non-Members
$60$50
Save $10

Students
$25
Same Low Rate!

Ends Saturday, June 6, 2026 only. Regular pricing resumes June 7.
Register at Flash Sale Price

Complimentary Entry?
Use any registration link above and enter your code in the Discount Coupon field at checkout. Enter your code as a single word with no spaces.
