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Lake Merritt Joggers and Striders (LMJS) is now Lake Merritt Run Club 

Serving The East Bay's Running Community Since 1977

We're a volunteer-based, nonprofit running club that loves to have fun. We support our diverse running community through training, races, social engagement, and outreach. We foster camaraderie, collaboration, and empowerment within the club and the community.

Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, we have a place for you at LMJS. We host regular social runs, trail runs, and training programs for all levels of runners. We also have a race team that is registered with the US Track and Field association.

But LMJS is more than just a running club. We're a community. We love to get together and socialize after runs, and we're always looking for new ways to give back to the community.

So if you're looking for a friendly and fun running club, LMJS is the place for you! Come join us for a run today!


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Upcoming Races


Upcoming Events

Upcoming events

    • 31 Jan 2026
    • 09 Jan 2027
    • 90 sessions
    • varies
    Register

    Welcome to the LMJS Saturday Social Runs!

    The LMJS Weekly Runs email is going out each week with details of all our runs to all our active members.  Run details can also be found on the LMJS instagram for anyone to join us at any level. Runs are typically 3- 9 miles with the possibility of running further.  One distinguishing feature of the Social run is an optional designated breakfast meet up afterwards.  Come join the fun with LMJS! 

    • 27 Mar 2026
    • 25 Dec 2026
    • 40 sessions
    • Snow Park, Oakland, CA

    Come join us to run around Lake Merritt, then go for coffee and donuts at local businesses.  Rain or shine, all abilities welcomed!

    • 29 Mar 2026
    • 20 Dec 2026
    • 31 sessions
    • Various


    • 25 Apr 2026
    • 19 Sep 2026
    • 22 sessions
    • varies

    Welcome to the LMRC Saturday Long Runs!

    The LMRC Weekly Runs email is going out each week with details of all our runs to all our active members.  Run details can also be found on the LMRC Instagram for anyone to join us at any level. Runs are typically 5+ miles with the many possibilities.  Come join the fun with LMRC! 

    • 26 Jul 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Come join us at Lake Merritt for one of the East Bay's favorite races!


        


    WELCOME!!

    Our page for this race has moved to:

    lakemerrittrunclub.org/events/fourth-sunday-race/

    Please go to the new site to register.

    We'd love to have you join us for the

    Lake Merritt Run Club 4th Sunday Races

    FOURTH SUNDAY RACE INFO

    Schedule:

    • 8:15 a.m. Pre-reg Bib Pickup
    • 8:40 a.m. Kids race (free, no preregistration needed)
    • 8:45 a.m. Youth race (free, no preregistration needed)
    • 8:45 a.m. *NEW TIME*15K Race Start
    • 8:50 a.m. Review of Race Course
    • 9:00 a.m. 5K and 10K Race Start

    Details

    • ALL Three distances: 5K, 10K, 15K distances
    • Sliding scale fee of $2.50, $5, $10, or $20
    • Preregistration only - no same day race entries

    Location:

    Adams Point, Lake Merritt, 568 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
    Grassy Meadow just before you reach the Sailboat House (568 Bellevue Ave.)


    Yours in running, Lake Merritt Run Club

   

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