Please join us as we race along Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA
Register here today:
Race Dri-Fit Packages:
Try the Ultimate Package for 2:
Improve Personal Record with Virtual Training, Performance lectures, customized training plan and 24 hour access to Certified Running Coach. Plus 2 entries into the 5K or 10K Race, and 2 Sport Performance Caribbean Sounds Race Dri-Fit Shirts.
Special order Caribbean Sounds Sports Performance Shirt
Race Weekend
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Lake Merritt Park
568 Bellevue Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
Caribbean Theme
Join us for a Caribbean Theme race featuring a 5K and a 10K. Wear your favorite Island colors, shirts, head wraps,hats and all the hear you have to show your Caribbean Spirit for individuals and teams.
Support Sarcoidosis
Organize a team and set a goal to raise funds for Sarcoidosis Research.
Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt is a focal point, it stands as the jewel of Oakland, even crowned with lights. A unique fresh and salt-water lake, the largest such lake located within an urban area consisting of 3.4 miles around the circumference of the lake, covering 155 acres of land. The depth of Lake Merritt varies upon how much water is allowed to filter in from the Estuary and upon rain water intake.
Route Description:
5K and 10K route start at same point and continue alonge Bellevue Ave to Grand Avenue, turning onto Lakeshore Ave, running along12th St. until you reach Lakeside Drive, onto Harrison, rt onto Grand Ave, rt onto Bellevue to the finish line for the 5K. The 10K continues for a 2nd loop along the same course. It is a relatively flat, fast course.
Packet Pickup:
Friday, Nov. 2
3 to 7 pm
Four Point by Sheraton
1603 Powell Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
510-547-7888
Saturday, Nov 3
Race Day Site
Lake Merritt
7 to 7:45 am
Lake Merritt, CA
Race Start Area
2011
Race Results 5K Distance (3.4 miles) 10K distance (6.8 miles )