Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Tuesdaymornings 6:30 AM earlybirds and 7:00 AM main group at Berkeley MarinaTuesdayevenings 6:00 PM beginner trail run and 6:30 PM main trail run at Tilden Park
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Berkeley Running Club
Berkeley, California
Berkeley Running Club is a free, inclusive community group with 4,455 members organizing regular Tuesday runs at Berkeley Marina (mornings at 7:00 AM and 6:30 AM earlybirds) and Tilden Park (evenings at 6:00 PM beginner trail and 6:30 PM main runs). Distances range from 2 to 8 miles on roads and 5 to 10 miles on trails, with groups splitting by pace and distance.
Who It Suits
Best For
- Beginner runners
- Walkers
- All-pace groups
- Trail running
- Waterfront running
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Distance2 miles, 4 miles, 5 miles, 6 miles, 8 miles
PaceGroups split by preferred speed and distance. All paces welcome, from walkers to speed runners. Beginner trail run at leisurely pace with gentle hills. Run your own pace format; runners not expected to stay together.
TerrainPaved paths along Berkeley Marina perimeter, Waterfront paths near Berkeley Aquatic Park, Trails in McLaughlin East Bay State Park, Brickyard Cove area, Trail routes with hills in Tilden Regional Park
Post-runPost-run coffee at Peet's Coffee, 1776 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA after Tuesday marina runs
Your First Run
- Show up on time (7:00 AM sharp for marina run)
- Meet in gravel parking area across from DoubleTree entrance
- Choose your distance and pace group
- Plan to finish around 8:00 AM
- Join post-run coffee if interested
Common Questions About Berkeley Running Club
Do I need to be fast to run with Berkeley Running Club?
No. Berkeley Running Club is set up for new runners and walking is fine and nobody gets left behind. On pace: groups split by preferred speed and distance. All paces welcome, from walkers to speed runners. Beginner trail run at leisurely pace with gentle hills.
Run your own pace format; runners not expected to stay together. If you are worried about holding the group up, that is the most common worry new members have, and it is usually the first thing to go away.
Is it awkward to show up to Berkeley Running Club on your own?
Most people turn up alone the first time, and a group run is one of the easier places to do that, because you are all moving in the same direction and nobody has to hold a conversation face to face. Afterwards: post-run coffee at Peet's Coffee, 1776 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA after Tuesday marina runs.
Do I need to sign up before my first run with Berkeley Running Club?
No membership is required, so you can turn up to a run and see how you get on before committing to anything. There is nothing to pay either. It is still worth checking their latest post before you go, in case a start time or meeting spot has moved.
Where this comes from: Club details come from each club’s own channels (their site, Meetup, Strava and social posts) and are checked by hand. Group runs move, so confirm the meeting spot on the club’s latest post before you head out. Last updated July 2026.