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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!

Want to find your race times? See Race Results

Upcoming Races

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

Announcements

Accepting Grant Requests

11 Sept 2025 I Fall Grant Request Deadline.

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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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  • LMJS End of Summer Picnic

    • 27 Sep 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • EBRPD Arrowhead Marsh Parking Lot Oakland, CA 94621
    • 99
    Register



    Members & Friends - let's celebrate end of summer!

    It’s that time of the year! Our annual picnic will be on Saturday, September 27th from 1-5pm. This year, we’ll be smack dab in the middle of the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline path, at the “Tern” picnic area. It’s easy to find because it’s right next to the big bird-watching ramp. 

    Our food theme for this event is Filipino fare. One of our members suggested it, and Marty and Ed have selected menu options to please all. We’ll be getting some items from a local restaurant, as well as grilling some skewered meat and vegetables onsite. 

    For dessert, we’re counting on YOU to make and bring something yummy from any food genre. Drinks, utensils, etc., will be provided. We encourage you to bring your own insulated cup to help us be as sustainable as possible. 

    We will have some fun surprise activities!!

    The cost of the picnic is $10 per person. If you are financially constrained, please contact us. Click on Registration button to go to the signup page.

    Please contact Marty to let him know about dessert or any other questions/feedback.

    Let’s GOOO!!!

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