FALL 2026 SEASON
Welcome to Fall 2026
One season, every Saturday, one Oakland community — training from September through Thanksgiving.
September 12 – November 26, 2026
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Saturday mornings, Snow Park at Lake Merritt
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Free for students
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Open to K-12 Oakland students, plus adult Run Mentors, Safety Monitors, and teen Youth Coaches
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September 12 – November 26, 2026 • Saturday mornings, Snow Park at Lake Merritt • Free for students • Open to K-12 Oakland students, plus adult Run Mentors, Safety Monitors, and teen Youth Coaches •
Key Dates
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND
Pre-Season Meeting
Meet your coaches, get the season rundown, and take care of any last logistics before the first practice at this virtual meeting.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH
Season Start Line
The official kickoff — first practice of the season, plus a chance to meet your teammates and coaches in person for the first time.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH
Oakland Turkey Trot
Students close out the season by running Oakland's Thanksgiving morning tradition together, as a team.
Some FAQs about our fall 2026 season
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Registration is open now through the entire Fall 2026 season. You can register at any time during the season, so join us at our next practice!
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We highly encourage students to join us at every practice to gain the most benefits of our program.
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Join us at our Pre-Season Meeting on September 2nd — it's built for first-timers as much as returning families. Virtual call details will be emailed later this month.