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Lake Merritt Run Club

Training Programs

From your very first run to marathon finish lines and East Bay trails — Lake Merritt Run Club has a program for every level and every goal.

✓ All levels welcome
✓ RRCA-certified coaches
✓ East Bay locations

Find Your Program

Whether you’re lacing up for the first time or chasing a marathon PR, we have structured training programs led by experienced coaches across the East Bay.

For Beginners
Beginner Running
Beginner Running
No experience needed

5 sessions at Adams Point, Lake Merritt. Run/walk intervals, RRCA coaches, all abilities welcome.

Mar 21 – Apr 18 · Adams Point, Lake Merritt

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Speed Work
Spring Track Class
Spring Track Class
Get faster · All paces comfortable

6 weeks of structured speedwork at Clark Kerr Track, Berkeley. Tuesdays at 6pm. All paces welcome.

Mar 31 – May 5 · Clark Kerr, Berkeley

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Trail Running
Trail Fitness Training
Trail Fitness Training
3 levels · Build uphill/downhill technique

Thursdays at 6pm in the East Bay hills. Led by Coach Jeanine. Three levels from beginner to advanced.

Apr 2 onwards · East Bay hills

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Official Oakland Program
Marathon & Half Marathon Training
Marathon & Half Marathon
Official Oakland Marathon program since 2010

18 weeks full marathon, 12 weeks half marathon. Weekly long runs, coaching, and community. Kickoff Nov 22.

Kickoff Nov 22 · Race day Mar 2027

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Not sure which program is right for you?

Email us at training@lakemerrittrunclub.org — we’ll help you find the right fit.