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• Saturday Social Run

  • Start
    31 Jan 2026
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  • End
    28 Feb 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 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
    38

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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).

  LMJS 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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• 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
    190

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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 LMJS 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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