Pac Striders Feb. 22, 9am - Couple's Relay, Lake Merritt in Oakland

Although it looks like we're going to have another rainy Sunday, we'll still be running at LMJS' 31st annual Couple's Relay, at Lake Merritt in Oakland. This is an event where you and your partner (of any gender) each run around the 5K distance of the lake. The registration table is at 568 Bellevue Avenue in Oakland. Race entries are $22 per couple, benefitting the Oakland non-profit Team-Up for Youth. More details are at http://www.lmjs.org/Couples_Relay.

For those looking for a more individual experience, I would also suggest checking out my alma mater USF's Tom Caruso Memorial 5K, at Golden Gate Park (http://usfdons.cstv.com/sports/c-xc/spec-rel/012909aaa.html). For those who want a free run, the Skyline Gate to Sequoia Bayview run will always hold up regardless of the weather. 

DIRECTIONS TO LAKE MERRITT: From I-880, take the Oak St. exit. Turn right onto Oak, which turns into Lakeside Dr. Cross 14th St. Continue on Lakeside Dr. Lake Merritt is on your right. Turn right onto Grand Ave. Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue at the Fairyland Entrance..

From I-580, take the Grand Ave. exit and head West on Grand. Go about 6 blocks and turn left into Bellevue Ave. at the Fairyland entrance. The Sailboat House is the blue building on the right.