lake merrit
Start at the downtown Oakland Marriott Convention Center (Broadway and 10th). Running for about a mile through downtown oakland and chinatown takes you to a 3-mile loop around Lake Merrit. Ending up back at the convention center is a 5.03 mile run (that's what the map said the first time I mapped it, but when I fooled around with it, the new # was 4.7. I think the 5mi figure is more accurate). Flat. Navigating the city streets is not too bad (zigzag to keep running in whichever direction there is a green light and you'll never have to stop) and it's worth it for the run around the lake. The only water/restroom is just before the halfway point at the bird sanctuary. Try (not?) to kick any geese, and Watch out for goose poop! - a 4.7 mi running route in Oakland, California
Route Location
Start Lat/Lng: (37.801917508550396, -122.27508544921899)
City: Oakland
Country Name: the United States
Country Code: US
State Code: CA
State Name: California
Postal Code: 94607-3906
Route Stats
Activity: Running
Distance: 4.7 mi
Max Elevation: 26.71 meters
Elevation Gain / Total Ascent: 0.5 meters
Data Source: MapMyRun
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