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• Saturday Social Run

  • Start
    31 Jan 2026
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  • End
    04 Jul 2026
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  • Schedule
    23 sessions
  • Location
    varies

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  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! 

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• Beginner Running Class

  • Start
    21 Mar 2026
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  • End
    18 Apr 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    568 Bellevue Ave. (Adams Point - Lake Merritt - Grassy Meadow before Sailboat House)
  • Spaces left
    31

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  BEGINNER RUNNING CLASS

  Lake Merritt Run Club offers a beginner running class to help individuals prepare to comfortably run a 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles). This program is designed for those new to running or who want to improve their endurance for 3-6 mile distances. 

  The in-person training sessions start on Saturday, March 21. We will meet in person on five consecutive Saturday mornings from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at the picturesque Lake Merritt in Oakland. The program includes a five-week training plan to follow during the week. The program's goal race is the fully supported, timed Lake Merritt Run Club Fourth Sunday Race on April 26 (must register separately).

  Group meetings are supportive, fun, and engaging. They cover essential topics such as form, safety, injury prevention, and other fundamental running skills. This five-week training includes a hands-on Saturday meet-up, a training plan, and plenty of online documents and resources to keep you engaged and motivated.

  The cost is $40 for current club members and $50 for non-members. To save money, join a great club before registering. You'll also receive discounts on future training and programs and stay connected to a diverse, welcoming, and fun running club.

  Feel free to contact  Edmundo Vito Cruz, the coach, at vitocruz@aol.com with any questions or to request a fee-assistance registration code. He is a certified running coach under the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). Assisting is Coach Laureli Mallek, certified RRCA Running Coach.

  Lake Merritt Run Club is a non-profit running club with over 49 years of connections in the Bay Area. It is a 100% volunteer organization that supports many local adult and youth running programs by sharing their knowledge, donations, and love of running.

  Saturday Meeting Location: Adams Point, Lake Merritt, 568 Bellevue Ave (Grassy Meadow just before you reach the Sailboat House)

  
  

  
  

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• 2026 Spring Track Class

  • Start
    31 Mar 2026
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    6:00 PM
  • End
    05 May 2026
  • Location
    Clark Kerr Track (Top of Dwight Way, Berkeley)

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  2026 Spring Track Class 

  

  Let's get back on track! Don't miss out this Spring! 
  

  Anyone can become an Lake Merrit Run Club member and enjoy the benefit of paying less for training programs. Join the club before registering here! LMJS.org

  Tuesdays:

  March 31, 2026 - May 5, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. 

  Location:

  Clark Kerr track is located at the top of Dwight way.  There are no restrooms at this site.  It's easier to park on the opposite site of the track off of Claremont Ave on Stonewall Rd and walk a short trail to the track. 

  Fee:
  

  $50 - LMJS Members

  $60 - Non-Members

  Join us @ LMJS.org and take advantage of the great savings for our programs and races, as well as member discounts on other events and races.  Stay up-to-date and connected to the Oakland running community! 

   Description

  This class is recommended for runners who have been running for at least 6 months and want to improve their running.  In each session, we will do dynamic warm-up drills, a workout and stretching.  What's unique about the class? Our class numbers allow for pace groups and regular training pace partners! 

  The emphasis for this class will be on learning to run faster by improving form and running economy - both critical aspects of racing. In each class, you will participate in a track workout designed to work on these elements, with a brief discussion of how these fit into a training program.

  Contact:  Coach Jeanine Holmlund if you have any questions. Jeanine is a certified USATF Level 3 endurance and Level 2 sprint coach and also has an RRCA Level 2 coaching certificate. She enjoys working with all abilities and age groups.
  

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• 2026 Thursday Trail Fitness Training Program

  • Start
    02 Apr 2026
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  • End
    07 May 2026
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    East Bay hills

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  2026  Thursday TRAIL FITNESS TRAINING PROGRAM

  Time to catch the breeze out on the trails now that it's daylight saving time. 

  
  

  We'll be emphasizing our running, core and strength work together for a little bit of everything. This evening program will add up to max 5 miles, so if you're looking for more, this may not be for you. Please be ready to run minimum 3.5 miles of up and down trails to start. 

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  Running Ability :Improve your strength, form, and agility as you take your running to the trails. Runners of all speeds and experience with the ability to run a 3 miles will benefit the most from the program.

  We'll send an email with the weekly run location in your confirmation email. 

  Cost: 

  $50 LMJS members, $55 non-members (join our run club @ LMJS.org before registering for savings throughout the year). 

  Meeting Place: East Bay trails west of Oakland. 

  Time:  Start at 6pm for sessions with a Goal race Sunday May 10, registration cost separate: 

  https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/SanFrancisco/TheSasquatchScramble?aflt_token=xjtmO71oKmqGhCjgoNyRxrmFR8gk44J1

  Instructors: Hannah Swernoff (RRCA Run Coach Lev 1) and Matt Chan with many miles of trail running and trail program experience. 
  

  
  Contact : training@lmjs.org with any questions about the program.

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• 38th Annual Tilden Tough Ten

  • When
    24 May 2026
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    8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Inspiration Point in Tilden Park, Berkeley, CA
  • Spaces left
    156

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  Sunday, May 24th, 2026
  

  38th ANNUAL TILDEN TOUGH TEN

  
  

  RACE INFO: Join us for the 38th annual Tilden Tough Ten. Sign up early, the race is limited to 200 runners. Race takes place rain or shine and there are no refunds.

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

  EARLY DUCK pricing is good through March 31st. Sign up soon for the best rates!

  RACE SWAG: Short sleeve finishers t-shirt in high quality technical fabric (special Sub 60, 70 and 80 versions), custom designed Barkie and another goodies.

  
  

  AWARDS:

  Overall top 3 finishers, male and female

  
  

  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+

  QUESTIONS: Our Race Director can be reached at dave_nicely@mac.com
  

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

  SPONSORS: Many thanks to our generous sponsors:

  
  

  
  

  Directions to Inspiration Point, Tilden Regional Park, Wildcat Canyon Rd, Orinda: 
  
  From North Berkeley/El Cerrito, go east on Marin Avenue to the Arlington 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.
  
  **** Wildcat Canyon Road has been reopened ****
  
  A link to a map--you may want to print it for help with directions:
  https://www.ebparks.org/sites/default/files/tilden_map.pdf

  
  

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