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LAKE MERRITT JOGGERS AND STRIDERS 

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

  • The LMJS 4th Sunday Run
    26 Oct 2025 8:45 AM
    Come join us at Lake Merritt for one of the East Bay's favorite races!
  • The LMJS 4th Sunday Run
    23 Nov 2025 8:45 AM
    Come join us at Lake Merritt for one of the East Bay's favorite races!
  • The LMJS 4th Sunday Run
    28 Dec 2025 8:45 AM
    Come join us at Lake Merritt for one of the East Bay's favorite races!

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  • Saturday Social Runs Registration

    • 21 Jun 2025
    • 17 Jan 2026
    • 30 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 0- 6 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! 

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  • Saturday Long Runs

    • 13 Sep 2025
    • 22 Nov 2025
    • 11 sessions
    • varies

    The LMJS long run is for anyone wanting to get in their distance mileage but all are welcome and you can choose your own distance.  A weekly LMJS email is going out to active members with all the run locations and special LMJS events.  If you are not an active members, you can find this run mentioned on the LMJS instagram account as anyone is welcome to join the run!  Many of the runners participate in the LMJS half and full marathon training that starts mid November.  

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  • Marathon and Half Marathon Training Program - 2025/2026

    • 01 Oct 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • 15 Feb 2026
    • 11:30 AM
    • Location varies
    Register


    The LMJS Marathon & Half Training Program — the official training program for the Oakland Marathon — will get you ready for the March 2026 full or half marathon with our 18-week plan. The program includes a detailed training schedule, group runs, lots of support and tips, running store discounts, and more. Since 2010, we've supported more than a thousand runners of all levels prepare for Oakland and other spring races. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned marathoner, we'll help you fulfill your goals and stay motivated. Come run with us! 

    Marathon Training Program:
    Begins Monday, November 17, 2025
    F    irst group run / Marathon Training Kickoff on Saturday, November 22, 2025, the 
    To be best ready to go, participants are highly encouraged to be running at least 20 miles/week in November before starting the program.

    Half Marathon Training Program:
    Begins Monday, December 29, 2025.     Optional: join in November/December for more training fun. 
    First group run / Half Marathon Training Kickoff on Saturday, January 3, 2026, 
    To be best ready to go, participants are highly encouraged to be running at least 12 miles/week by late December.

    To register, click on the "register" button at the bottom left. As a volunteer-run club, LMJS strives to keep registration fees at a level that balances covering the program costs and keeping the program accessible to all runners. If financial circumstances exist that may limit a runner's participation, please contact us. 

    Once you register, you will receive registration confirmation by email. If you do not receive the confirmation, please email marathontraining@lmjs.org. 

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