
From the Organizer
Come join us at the East Bay's premier LGBTQ+ Pride Race, EBFRW's 22nd Annual Pride Run and Walk! We are offering both in-person and virtual options. NEW THIS YEAR: For simplicity, the 5K run and 5K walk have been combined into a single event. Participants may choose to run, walk, or a combination.
IN-PERSON PRIDE RUN AND WALK – At beautiful Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland
The race starts and finishes at the Adams Point picnic area adjacent to the Lake Merritt Sailboat House in Lakeside Park (on mapping apps: 568 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 9am. Events include both 5K and 10K distances. Registration for each event is $43.75 (including $3.75 in fees). No refunds or exchanges. Proceeds benefit Running for a Better Oakland, Fishnets and Film, the Pacific Center for Human Growth, and East Bay Front Runners & Walkers. All participants receive discounted shopping at Sports Basement and Road ID, finisher ribbon, and a pair of famed rainbow-tipped Pride socks. Top finishers receive medals. Finisher times will be available on our website and social media. The race celebrates National Coming Out Day.
VIRTUAL PRIDE RUN OR WALK
You have from Saturday, October 10, 2026 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 to complete your distance. Events include both 5K and 10K distances. You can complete your race anywhere you like. Please do so safely. Registration fee is $38.75 (including $3.75 in fees). No refunds or exchanges. Please send us your result no later than Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Proceeds benefit Running for a Better Oakland, Fishnets and Film, the Pacific Center for Human Growth, and East Bay Front Runners & Walkers. All participants receive a PDF bib, discounted shopping at Sports Basement and Road ID, finisher certificate, and finisher ribbon. Print out your PDF bib and send us a photo of yourself wearing it. Finisher times will be available on our website and social media. The race celebrates National Coming Out Day.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
8%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oakland Museum, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
438,072
as of 2023
City Elevation
107 ft
Nearest Airport
OAK
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at East Bay Front Runners Pride Run and Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
115
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
East Bay Front Runners Pride Run and Walk
Oct 10, 2026