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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

  • 23 Feb 2025 8:45 AM
    Come join us at Lake Merritt for one of the East Bay's favorite races!
  • 27 Apr 2025 8:45 AM
    Come join us at Lake Merritt for one of the East Bay's favorite races!

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    • 05 May 2024
    • 28 Dec 2025
    • 87 sessions
    • varies
    Register

    Welcome to the LMJS Sunday Trail Runs!

    Don't miss out on the weekly updates for the Sunday Trail Runs! Register here to receive timely emails with the locations. Remember, the deadline for receiving the weekly group email message is Thursday at noon.  Available most Sundays, 4th Sunday dates and Special races cancel.


    • 18 Nov 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • 23 Mar 2025
    • 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 2025 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 newbie or a seasoned marathoner, we'll help you fulfill your goals and stay motivated. Come run with us! 

    Marathon Training Program:
    Begins Monday, November 18, 2024
    F
    irst group run on Saturday, November 23, 2024
    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 30, 2024.
    Optional: join in November/December for more training fun. 
    First group run on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

    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. 

    • 11 Jan 2025
    • 29 Mar 2025
    • 12 sessions
    • varies
    Register

    Welcome to the LMJS Saturday Social Runs!

    Please register here at the bottom of the column on the left to receive weekly emails with the locations for the Saturday Social Runs.

    Don't miss out on the weekly updates for the Saturday Social Runs! Register here to receive timely emails with the locations. Remember, the deadline for receiving this week's group email message is Wednesday evening. Registered later? Please email runducksrun@gmail.com for the upcoming run deets.

    Covid Protocols:  We ask that all participants be vaccinated to keep our group as safe as possible. Come wearing a mask to check in if wanted. While running, it will be your personal preference to run with or without your mask. If you are not feeling well or have any covid symptoms, please refrain from coming.  We will be following the applicable county Health Guidelines on the date of our run. 

    • 08 Mar 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 490 43rd Street Oakland, CA 94609
    • 92
    Register

    SATURDAY - MARCH 8th 2025

    from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    at Temescal Works in Oakland

    490 43rd Street Oakland, CA 94609



    Let's gather and celebrate the accomplishments of our club, each member, and friends, and acknowledge some of the essential contributions we made in 2024 for our running community! We are returning to Temescal Works for a second year, which provides an excellent space for communal conversations, photo ops, presentations, and fun vibes. This event is open to club members and their family and friends.  

    The plan for the evening includes recognizing some well-deserving volunteers, socializing, making new friends, catching up with each other, playing fun games, and doing some singing/dancing. You'll need to register online to help us organize and plan for setup. Online reservations will be open until we reach a maximum capacity and closes Wed. 3/5.

    The registration includes:

    • The main course and vegetarian favorites selected from Chinese cuisine.

    • Wine/beer/soda beverages

    Knowing how many busy bakers we have in the club, desserts will be potluck style! Contact Marty via email: martybeene@comcast.net if you'd like to make and bring something.

    If the event cost may prevent you from attending, please email our social director, Marty Beene, with any questions or feedback you may have.

    We are grateful to all our members, volunteers, and community supporters who work together to make LMJS a great club after 48 years, and with a bright future ahead! We look forward to seeing you on this special occasion.

    Parking - metered ends at 6 pm; street parking around residential; don't leave valuables in plain sight.

    Best regards,

    LMJS Board

     



    • 09 Mar 2025
    • 8:30 AM
    • 06 Apr 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • Various locations
    Register

    2025 Sunday AM TRAIL FITNESS TRAINING PROGRAM

    Coming back from injury?  Not feeling as strong up hills as you did just a few years ago?  Come get your heart pumping and legs moving doing some circuits with us.


    This time around we'll be emphasizing our running, core and strength work equally.  If you already have your gym class or weight work during the week, this may not be for you.  We will be doing a little bit of a lot of different things. 

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    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 5k will benefit the most from the program.

    We'll be running in different locations in the East Bay hills working on the ups and downhills while building strength to lift your feet off the ground.

    Running Ability : Please feel comfortable running at least 2 miles before the start of the program. 

    Cost: 

    $50 LMJS members, $55 non-members (join LMJS Running Club before registering for saving throughout the year). 

    Meeting Place: Various locations to be announced by weekly email. 

    Time: 8:30-10:00am

    Instructor : LMJS Board Member Training Director and Racing Team Co-founder, Jeanine Bourcier Holmlund is a USATF certified level 3 distance coach and level 2 sprint, as well as an RRCA level 2 coach. She coaches the Hayward High School and Chabot College cross-country and track & field distance squads. Jeanine organized the first LMJS trail training programs in 2011.  

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

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