COSTUME (OR NOT!) LAKE LOOP, OAKLAND

Why save dressing up for the 31st? Let’s do a loop – and maybe some TImeless after.
Best for social running
Not recommended for specific pace work

• Location: Snow Park on 19th

• Terrain: paved

• Distance, Type: loop; 5K-ish

• Accessibility: “Trail: This trail is likely accessible for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or strollers. Parking: Number of designated accessible spaces: 3 at the trailhead; Number of van-accessible spaces with access aisles: 3; Parking lot surface: paved.” (Source: AllTrails)

• Bathrooms: yes

• Parking: yes, type varies

• Water: BYO recommended

• DPM (Dogs Per Mile) rating: medium

*We realize runners do things like get up at 4 a.m. like it’s normal. We’ve defined pre-8 a.m. hours as “early bird” for most humans.

HALLOWEEN DECOR TOUR, ALAMEDA

Cruise the sidewalks of Alameda & take in the annual displays.
Best for social running
Not recommended for specific pace work

• Location: final launch location TBD

• Terrain: paved; certain portions may be bumpy for strollers and/or wheelchairs

• Distance, Type: loop; 3-4 miles.

• Accessibility: location-dependent

• Bathrooms: location-dependent

• Parking: location-dependent

• Water: BYO

• DPM (Dogs Per Mile) rating: location-dependent

*We realize runners do things like get up at 4 a.m. like it’s normal. We’ve defined pre-8 a.m. hours as “early bird” for most humans.

NO-DROP RUN
We start & finish together.
Best for social running
Not recommended for specific pace work

• Location: Cesar Chavez Park, 11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA

• Terrain: mostly paved; certain portions may be bumpy for strollers and/or wheelchairs

• Distance, Type: 1.5 mile main loop with add'l dirt paths. We run:walk about 4 miles.

• Accessibility: "There are 2 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Spinnaker Way at the south end of the trail. Both of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved asphalt and smooth. It is typically at least 6 feet wide." (Source: AllTrails)

• Bathrooms: port-o-potties

• Parking: yes

• Water: technically, yes

• DPM (Dogs Per Mile) rating: medium-high. Dogs, thank you for keeping your humans safely on a leash.

NO-DROP TRAIL RUN

We start & finish together, dirt edition
Best for social running
Not recommended for specific pace work

• Location: Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, 3000 Atlas Road Richmond, CA 94806

• Terrain: mixed; groomed trail, paved paths (trail shoes not required)

• Distance, Type: loop, ~3-4 miles

• Accessibility: all paths are fairly wide but may include short, steep climbs/descents with a high level of difficulty for strollers and wheelchairs.

• Bathrooms: yes

• Parking: yes, the Atlas lot has 78 parking spaces. There is a $3 parking fee; carpooling is recommended. The Giant Highway lot is about a mile away from the Atlas lot if you want to add miles on foot. 

• Water: yes (and sometimes, wild blackberries)

• DPM (Dogs Per Mile) rating: medium-high. There is a fee for dog entry. Dogs, thank you for keeping your humans safely on a leash.

NO-DROP RUN, EARLY BIRD EDITION*
We start & finish together.
Best for social running
Not recommended for specific pace work

• Location: Cesar Chavez Park, 11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA

• Terrain: mostly paved; certain portions may be bumpy for strollers and/or wheelchairs

• Distance, Type: 1.5 mile main loop with add'l dirt paths. We are aiming for 3-4 miles.

• Accessibility: "There are 2 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Spinnaker Way at the south end of the trail. Both of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved asphalt and smooth. It is typically at least 6 feet wide." (reference)

• Bathrooms: port-o-potties

• Parking: yes, free

• Water: technically, yes; BYO recommended

• DPM (Dogs Per Mile) rating: medium-high. Dogs, thank you for keeping your humans safely on a leash.

*We realize runners do things like get up at 4 a.m. “normally.” We’ve defined pre-8 a.m. hours as “early bird” for most humans.

NO-DROP TRAIL RUN
We start & finish together, dirt edition
Best for social running
Not recommended for specific pace work

• Location: 3000 Atlas Road Richmond, CA 94806

• Terrain: groomed trail, paved paths (trail shoes not required)

• Distance, Type: loop, ~3-4 miles

• Accessibility: all paths are fairly wide but may include short climbs with a high level of difficulty for strollers and wheelchairs.

• Bathrooms: yes

• Parking: yes; the Atlas lot has 78 parking spaces. There is a parking fee; carpooling is recommended. The Giant Highway lot is about a mile away from the Atlas lot if you want to add to your mileage. 

• Water: yes

• DPM (Dogs Per Mile) rating: medium-high. There is a fee for dog entry. Dogs, thank you for keeping your humans safely on a leash.

NO-DROP RUN
We start & finish together.
Best for social running
Not recommended for specific pace work

• Location: Cesar Chavez Park, 11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA

• Terrain: mostly paved; certain portions may be bumpy for strollers and/or wheelchairs

• Distance, Type: 1.5 mile main loop with add'l dirt paths. We are aiming for 3-4 miles.

• Accessibility: "There are 2 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Spinnaker Way at the south end of the trail. Both of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved asphalt and smooth. It is typically at least 6 feet wide." (reference)

• Bathrooms: port-o-potties

• Parking: yes

• Water: technically, yes

• DPM (Dogs Per Mile) rating: medium-high. Dogs, thank you for keeping your humans safely on a leash.