19 running, fun run, and walking events in Oakland, California

Announcement

Join DO & A Sista's Touch for our 9th annual charity, 5K, to raise Human Trafficking Awareness. We are excited to announce that the planning for the 9th annual 5k walk/run event is underway! Staying committed to social justice and our communal effort to stand in the fight against human trafficking in a bold way, the goal this year is to increase our engagement with an even larger community, increase registrations by a minimum of 10%, and reach a goal of over 275 registrations. We look forward to seeing you on August 22nd (Location TBD).

Race location and Route TBD!

5K Your Ways - Virtual 5k Option:

If you cannot participate in the event in person, you can also show your support by participating virtually. With the virtual option, you can choose where and how you participate in the 5k/3.25 mile distance. You can stay indoors (treadmill/stationary bike) or map out the distance in your neighborhood or another safe open space. You can run, walk, or ride a bike, whatever your pleasure; we just want you to share space with us to show solidarity in the effort to stop human trafficking. Once you finish your physical activity, enter your results so you can be added to our results board. You will have until September 23rd to enter your numbers. And just like that, you will have supported local nonprofit organizations that provide services to those impacted by human trafficking, supported AST programming, physically challenged yourself, and increased your knowledge on how you can help in the fight to stop human trafficking.

The Cause -

STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING!

As we continue our mission to cultivate Black Excellence through the inspiration of African-American women, it is important that we also do the work to ensure our children are healthy and whole. Taking on the role of advocate in the community, this civic engagement event provides us the opportunity to assist in the efforts of mitigating the perils of human trafficking, which is, unfortunately, impacting the African-American community in the Oakland/Bay Area.

The We Run Oakland: For Our Children series is an annual family/community event designed to focus on our collective responsibility to STOP human trafficking. Through the partnerships of local organizations, the main goal is to bridge the gap between community, resources, and self-care. We hope you will join us in our effort to educate the community in understanding the vastness of this epidemic on a local level and demonstrate how the collective can make incremental changes to achieve positive outcomes.

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Black Panther Party, on the 100th year anniversary Black History Month, February 2026. Join us on a symbolic Freedom run to represent the ongoing journey towards freedom, justice, and health equity. Participate and nourish in a free community wellness festival, supported by local healthcare providers, mental health services, and community organizations.

The Freedom Run 5K begins at 8AM and finishes by 9AM

The Community Festival at Raimondi Park starts at 9.30AM until 2PM

Registration fees are on a tiered, sliding scale contribution at the following rates:

Youth (below 18): $15 (+tax $16.75)

Seniors (above 60+): $20 (+tax 22.75)

Adults (General): $25 (+tax $27.35), $50 (+tax $53.85), $75 (+tax $80.35)

Children under 5 run for free!

Organized in partnership with

Ride 4 A Reason has 3 different routes for cyclists of every level and experience, and there's always a virtual option for those that prefer to ride with us in spirit!

110 Miles - Ride all the way from Oakland to Sacramento! The century ride begins at Oakland Technical High School and passes through beautiful bay area communities on the way to Sacramento.

68 Miles - Start in Suisun City and enjoy some of the most delightful miles of R4R. This route begins at the Suisun City train depot, and riders can choose a shuttle bus from Oakland Tech (leaves at 8 AM) or take the train/drive a car to the Suisun City train station.

45 Miles - Our most family friendly route starts in Vacaville and has less than 600 ft of elevation gain, making it a perfect ride for anyone who is newer to long-distance cycling. This route begins at a park in Vacaville, and riders can take a shuttle bus that leaves at 8 AM from Oakland Tech to the ride start.

All rides end in Sacramento at the State Capitol with a catered lunch and a rally to celebrate the riders and highlight the need for more education funding. Riders can choose to reserve a seat on the shuttle bus back to Oakland Tech or take Amtrak back to Oakland/Jack London Square.

🏃‍♀️💜 A Movement for Healing, Community, and Hope 💜🏃

Join us on Saturday, May 30th, for Healing Hearts: Walk/Run/MOVE! for Suicide Prevention, a powerful day of movement, community, and collective care benefiting Crisis Support Services of Alameda County. Whether you walk, run, roll, or dance, every action you take supports life-saving suicide prevention services in our community.

🌟 WHAT MAKES HEALING HEARTS SPECIAL?

This is more than just a race—it's a day of healing, joy, and connection for the whole family. After you hit the pavement for our walk/run, stick around for a wellness fair, movement classes, local vendors, delicious food, and a heart-centered program that uplifts the strength of our community.

EVENT DETAILS 📅 Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026

📍 Location: Edoff Bandstand, Lake Merritt

🕘 Start Times:

8:30 AM: Registration & Check-in Opens

9:00 AM: Opening Ceremony with Baba Ruben Drum Performance

9:30 AM: 5K around Lake Merritt starts in 2 waves - Racers and Walkers

9:35 AM: Tai Chi and Qi Gong with Master Sheldon

10:05 AM: Trauma Informed Yoga with Marsha Rosenblatt

10:40 AM: Dance Party and Closing

🎟️ EXTRA FUN – RAFFLE, FOOD, & MERCH

🍽️ Fuel up with delicious eats from local vendors

🎟️ Win big in our raffle with fun prizes

👕 Grab a Healing Hearts T-shirt to wear your support proudly

💡 GO BEYOND THE FINISH LINE – FUND RAISE FOR A CAUSE! 💡

Your impact doesn’t stop at the finish line! Take your support to the next level by fundraising for Crisis Support Services of Alameda County.

🏆 Create your own fundraising page or join a team to rally your family, friends, and colleagues behind this life-saving cause. With just a few clicks, you can:

✅ Set a personal goal

✅ Customize your fundraising page

✅ Invite others to join you

✅ Help expand suicide prevention services in our community

🎉 PLUS, our top fundraisers will receive special prizes as a thank-you for their incredible support! Stay tuned for exciting rewards and friendly competition!

💜 Every dollar raised makes a difference!

Native American Health Center (NAHC) is excited to announce our 25th Running Is My High (RIMH) 5k/10k Fun Run and Walk themed "25 Years in Motion" on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 at the Fairy Land area of Lake Merritt; 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA 94610.

NAHC created Running is My High to engage community from all walks of life in an event promoting physical, mental, and cultural health. Annually, our 5K/10K draws over 400 runners and walkers from across the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. This special event will feature programming that honors Community Health and Native American cultural practices; includes guest speakers; and features outreach tables to connect our community to helpful resources.

Online registration closes on June 5th and costs $30 for adults and $15 for youth, in-person registration on the day of the event (6/6) is $35 for adults and $20 for youth.

We will see you at the starting line!