LMJS Events

Saturday Fun Run (19 May 2012)

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Join us at the Berkeley Marina for a flat run along the Bay. Great shake-em-out run before TTT. Meet at 8:15 to run at 8:30

Annual Tilden Tough Ten, 10 miles (20 May 2012)

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

TILDEN TOUGH TEN 25th ANNIVERSARY

The original running alternative to the

Bay to Breaker’s madness!

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RACE INFO: Join us for the 25th annual Tilden Tough Ten, voted an “East Bay Express Reader’s Pick” for the swiftest East Bay foot race. Sign up early, the race is limited to 300 runners. Race takes place rain or shine and there are no refunds.

The begins and ends at Inspiration Point in Tilden Park. (see below for directions)

The race begins promptly at 8:00 am. Please arrive early so that you may find parking, pick up your bibs, use restrooms facilities, and otherwise prepare yourself for the race before the start.

RACE FEE: Special LMJS members only pre-reg entry fee of $25. Pre-reg fee for non-members is $35. Pre-registered runners must sign-up for the race by May 17^h. Entry fee on race day, if the race is not sold-out, is $40. Register online at www.LMJS.org

BIB NUMBER PICK UP: Pre-reg runners pick up numbers race morning. Race day registration and bib pick-up opens at 7:00 a.m. Remember: Parking at Inspiration Point is limited, so please prepare to arrive early.

T-SHIRT: Entry fee includes short sleeve finishers t-shirt in high quality technical fabric. New color this year. Special Sub 60, 70 and 80 t-shirts!! Every effort will be made to accommodate your size but we ask for your understanding if we do not have your first choice.

AWARDS: Medals and certificates to top 3 finishers in 10-year age divisions, male and female:

Division A – 0 to 19

Division B – 20 to 29

Division C – 30 to 39

Division D – 40 to 49

Division E – 50 to 59

Division F – 60 to 69 Division G – 70+

BENEFITING PARKS: A donation will be made by LMJS to the East Bay Regional Parks District on behalf of the runners in appreciation for the District hosting the race.

REFRESHEMENTS & PRIZES: Drinks and refreshments after the race, plus great raffle prizes (must be present to win). You can download a registration form, or register online.

Directions to Inspiration Point:

From North Berkeley/El Cerrito, go east on Marin Avenue to theArlington Circle, then continue steeply uphill on Marin to the stop sign at Spruce. Turn left and go a mile to the intersection with Grizzly Peak Blvd. From Spruce/Grizzly Peak, head onto Wildcat Canyon
Road. Follow Wildcat Canyon Road around to Inspiration Point parking lot which will be on your left.

From South Berkeley/Oakland, go to downtown Berkeley and head north on Shattuck. Turn right at the light at Cedar, about a mile from University, and left at the stop sign onto Spruce. Go two miles up the hill to Grizzly Peak Blvd. From Spruce/Grizzly Peak, head onto Wildcat Canyon Road. Follow Wildcat Canyon Road around to Inspiration Point parking lot which will be on your left.

Or, Take the Orinda exit from highway 24. Proceed north towards Orinda Village for about two miles on Camino Pablo. Turn left at the traffic light for Wildcat Canyon Road. Continue about two miles to the Inspiration Point parking lot on the right side of the road.

A link to a map--you may want to print it for help with directions:
http://www.ebparks.org/files/EBRPD_files/brochure/tilden_north.pdf

A note about parking:

Parking in the Inspiration Point lot is very limited and will fill up early. Parking is allowed along Wildcat Canyon Road, but please be sure to park so that your wheels are completely clear of the white line of the road. Hanging out onto the street is hazard for other motorists and for bicyclists, and also may result in a parking ticket. Please arrive with plenty of time, as you may have to park a ways from the trail head.

Saturday Fun Run (26 May 2012)

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Join us at the San Pablo Reservoir for a lovely relatively flat run along mostly dirt trails. Meet at 8:15 to run at 8:30

LMJS 4th Sunday Race - 5K, 10K, 15K (27 May 2012)

Sun, 27 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Schedule:

8:15 a.m. Packet pickup and same day registration begins.

8:40 a.m. Start of the Kids Race. The Kids Race is intended for toddlers to first graders as the distance is just 100 yards and takes place in the parking lot. Volunteers will supervise the race so that parents and spectators can cheer the kids on. Each child will receive a healthy treat and a LMJS logo'ed ribbon.

8:50 a.m. Start of Youth Race. The Youth Race is for older kids, ages 9 to 12, and will take place on the street, Bellevue, and will be about 1/2 mile.

8:50 a.m. Registration closes.

9:00 a.m. Race Starts.

Address:

Sailboat House, Lake Merritt

568 Bellevue Ave.

Oakland, CA

Marin Memorial Day 10K (28 May 2012)

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Some of the team's age group winners Kate, Laury & Suzette with their prizes after the Marin Memorial Day 10K 2011

Going Green

Tamalpa Runners is trying to minimize the environmental impact of this event by providing recycling bins at the start/finish area for cardboard, drink containers, etc. Compostable cups will be used at the aid stations. Bring your old running shoes and we will recycle them.

Location and Directions
College of Marin, Kentfield, CA. From Hwy 101 in Marin, go west 2.5 miles on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. toward San Anselmo. Turn left onto College Ave. in Kentfield. Proceed one quarter mile to race venue. The two road races start on Kent Ave.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION,

PLEASE click here.

47th Annual Dick Houston Memorial Woodminster Cross Country Trail Race (17 Jun 2012)

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 13:00:00 GMT

An East Bay Triple Crown Trail Championship event, the 47th annual Dick Houston Memorial Woodminster Cross Country Trail Race will take place

SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2012, 9:00 AM

LOCATION: Joaquin Miller Park, Pinewood Area, Oakland, Calif.

COURSE: 9 mile hilly, cross-country loop on dirt trails.

AWARDS:

Medals for 1st through 15th place.
Perpetual “BEST TIME” trophies to best male/female open division and best male/female seniors (50 and above).
Team award for club with most runners.
Special “Woodminster Survivor” awards to first 225 finishers.

This is a handicapped race.

HANDICAPS:

20 Minutes

Girls 12 & under
Women 45+
Men 65+

16 Minutes

Women 35-44
Men 60-64

12 Minutes

Boys 12 & under
Women 13-34
Men 55-59

8 Minutes

Men 45-54

4 Minutes

Men 35-44

Scratch

Men 13-34

REGISTRATION:

Pre-register by June 14th here or on ACTIVE.COM. Pre-registration entry fee is $22. (Free entry to 1st 10 MD, RN, or paramedic volunteers. Call to verify.)

Race Day Registration: Opens at 7:30 AM. Entry fee is $28.00.

REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments will be provided at the finish of the race to all registered runners (as long as they last).

INFORMATION: For further information, call Gareth Fong at (510) 655-8228.

DIRECTIONS TO EVENT

FROM WEST: Highway 580 to Fruitvale off-ramp; 2 blocks to Champion; left on Champion and proceed

up hill past the Mormon Temple. Champion changes to Lincoln, and then to Joaquin Miller Road. Left

on Sanborn Drive. Watch for Woodminster Amphitheater sign. Parking available adjacent to Ranger

Station and Community Center.

FROM EAST: Highway 580 to Highway 13 (Warren Freeway). Take turnoff and stay on Hwy. 13 to

Joaquin Miller exit. Right on Joaquin Miller Road; proceed as above.

LMJS 4th Sunday Race - 5K, 10K (24 Jun 2012)

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Schedule:

8:15 a.m. Packet pickup and same day registration begins.

8:40 a.m. Start of the Kids Race. The Kids Race is intended for toddlers to first graders as the distance is just 100 yards and takes place in the parking lot. Volunteers will supervise the race so that parents and spectators can cheer the kids on. Each child will receive a healthy treat and a LMJS logo'ed ribbon.

8:50 a.m. Start of Youth Race. The Youth Race is for older kids, ages 9 to 12, and will take place on the street, Bellevue, and will be about 1/2 mile.

8:50 a.m. Registration closes.

9:00 a.m. Race Starts.

Address:

Sailboat House, Lake Merritt

568 Bellevue Ave.

Oakland, CA

2012 Intermediate Training Program (17 Jul 2012)

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:30:00 GMT

Intermediate Training Program

If you are interested in trying to improve your race times and incorporate speed workouts into your training, the Intermediate Running Class may of interest to you.

The class starts, Tuesday July 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Piedmont High track. It will be offered for 6 consecutive Tuesdays and the hours are 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

You must sign-up and pay on-line by clicking on the Register button to the left. Complete the form in its entirety, including a recent 5K time. Payment will be via Paypal's payment screen. You may use a Paypal account or a credit card to pay for the class. (A Paypal account is not required).

If you are a LMJS member the class is $50, everyone else it is $60.

See the course description for more details.

LMJS 4th Sunday Race - Time Is On Your Side (26 Aug 2012)

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 13:00:00 GMT

SPECIAL EVENT RACE - TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE

Yes, YOU can win a race! Just predict your time for the distance you choose.

5K & 10 Runs start at 9:00 am

Schedule:

8:00 a.m. Packet pickup and same day registration begins.

8:55 a.m. Registration closes.

9:00 a.m. Race Starts.

Race Day Registration Fees: $8 members, $10 non-members.

Address:

Sailboat House, Lake Merritt

568 Bellevue Ave.

Oakland, CA