The running scene
in Oakland.
4 run clubs meet in Oakland.
The busiest days are Friday and Saturday, with 2 clubs each.
Every run club has a vibe. Find the one that's yours — whether that's a post-run brunch spot, a 5am track session, or a low-key evening run through the city.
Oakland, California
4 clubs in Oakland
City-wide · Fri, Sat, Sun
Lake Merritt Run Club
An Oakland club since 1977 (formerly Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders), 500+ members — a Friday Donut Run at Snow Park, a Saturday social run, and a Sunday trail run in the East Bay hills. All abilities welcome.
🤝 Community First🎉 Social Scene🌿 TrailCity-wide · Tue · 6:30 PM
Oakland Beer Runners
A Tuesday-evening beer-running club from rotating Oakland breweries, 2 to 6 miles. All paces welcome.
🎉 Social Scene🤝 Community First🌙 Night RunnersCity-wide · Wed, Sat
Renegade Running
The run club out of Renegade Running in downtown Oakland — a Wednesday-evening run from Laney College and a Saturday trail run at Redwood Regional Park, runners paired so no one is dropped.
🤝 Community First🎉 Social Scene🐢 No-Drop🌿 TrailCity-wide · Thu, Fri · 6:00 AM
Women's Run Club East Bay
An East Bay women's run club with Thursday and Friday early-morning runs from rotating Oakland and Piedmont starts. All ages and paces welcome.
💜 Women’s🌅 Early Birds🤝 Community First🫶 Inclusive
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