Lake Merritt Run Club
LMRC Racing Team
Runners of all types and speeds are welcome to join our team and compete in official USA Track & Field Pacific Association races. No tryout. No minimum race requirement. Any club member can join at any time.
About the team
Compete. Connect.
All Are Welcome.
The Lake Merritt Run Club Racing Team competes in the Pacific Association USATF Grand Prix Series — road races, cross country, trails, and mountain/ultra/trail events. The team was formed in April 2010 and has grown from its first group of 11 racers to around 90 members.
Unlike some Bay Area racing teams, Lake Merritt Run Club is deliberately inclusive. The purpose of fielding our age-group teams is not about winning — it’s about trying your best, enjoying the camaraderie of competition, and getting a little outside your comfort zone. Runners of all speeds and backgrounds are welcome.
Team members are free to mix and match races from all three series. There is no minimum race requirement. Any club member is welcome to join at any time.
Competition
Three Race Series
The Pacific Association USATF Grand Prix Series sponsors individual and team competition across three disciplines. All info about membership, schedules, and standings can be found at pausatf.org.
Races spread around the Pacific Association throughout the year. Distances range from 1 mile to the marathon. Point totals are tracked for both individuals and teams across the series.
View schedule →Races almost every weekend on mixed road and trail. Distances range from 3–4 miles for women and 3–6 miles for men. Different locations throughout the Pacific Association region.
View schedule →Trail and mountain ultra races ranging from a half-marathon to 50 miles. Teams of 3 can be female, male, or mixed. Lake Merritt Run Club has been racing the MUT Grand Prix since the team’s early days.
View schedule →Team benefits
What the Team Offers
How to join
Three Steps to Race for Lake Merritt Run Club
Join Lake Merritt Run Club
You must be a current Lake Merritt Run Club member. Annual membership starts at $25/year — join here. Runners of all speeds and backgrounds are welcome.
Join Pacific Association USATF
To compete for the club you must join PA USATF — visit pausatf.org for current membership fees and to register. Fees are set by USATF and may change year to year. If you’re already a PA member racing for another team, you can change your affiliation to Lake Merritt Run Club and race for us after 90 days.
Get Your Team Uniform
Contact the racing team coordinator to receive your Lake Merritt Run Club singlet/team uniform. USATF PA rules require athletes to wear their team uniform during races. Email racing@lakemerrittrunclub.org to get yours.
Open to all members: Any current Lake Merritt Run Club member is welcome to join the racing team at any time. There is no tryout, no minimum race requirement, and no experience level requirement. Runners of all types and speeds are welcome — just show up and race!
Get in touch
Team Contacts
Ready to Race for Lake Merritt Run Club?
All speeds and types welcome. Join Lake Merritt Run Club first, then contact racing@lakemerrittrunclub.org to join the team.