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Lake Merritt Run Club

Our Races

Lake Merritt Run Club puts on some of the East Bay’s most beloved races — from monthly runs around the lake to epic trail races in the Berkeley hills.

Race calendar
Four Signature Races
Fourth Sunday Race
Monthly · Lake Merritt, Oakland

One of the East Bay’s favorite races — held every fourth Sunday around Lake Merritt. A long-standing Lake Merritt Run Club tradition since July 1977.

Distances5K · 10K · 15K
FrequencyEvery 4th Sunday
LocationLake Merritt, Oakland
MembersDiscounted entry
Lake Merritt Relay
Annual · February · Lake Merritt

A two-person relay race around Lake Merritt held every February. Now in its 46th year — one of the most fun team races in the East Bay.

FormatTwo-person relay
Next raceFebruary 2027
LocationLake Merritt, Oakland
ResultsAvailable on race page
Tilden Tough Ten
Annual · May · Berkeley Hills

A challenging 10-mile race held in Tilden Park, Berkeley. Established in 1987 as an alternative to Bay to Breakers — it sells out every year at 300 runners.

Distance10 miles
Next raceMay 24, 2026 · 8:00 AM
LocationInspiration Point, Tilden Park
Capacity300 runners — sells out!
Woodmonster Trail Race
Annual · June · Oakland Hills

A challenging 8.4-mile hilly cross-country loop on dirt trails in Oakland. One of the East Bay’s most scenic and demanding trail races.

Distance8.4 miles
TerrainDirt trails · hilly
LocationOakland Hills
Next raceJune 2026

Questions about our races?

Email racing@lakemerrittrunclub.org for race information

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