Lake Merritt Half Day
6 & 12 Hour Events
Race-day Instructions
Directions
The Lake Merritt Half Day will start at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13th at Lakeside Park, Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA. Parking is $3 per vehicle and the fees are collected at the kiosk by an attendant. Typically, the kiosk opens after the start of the race and parking is free. Click on the blue icon for driving directions:
Weather: Oakland
Lodging: Hotels/Motels
Course
Each lap is 3.1 miles around Lake Merritt. The course is flat with 70% dirt and 30% asphalt path. (Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)
Friends and/or family members are welcome to run 1 or 2 laps during the event to share in your experience. “Pacing” isn’t allowed. Generally, we want your achievement at Lake Merritt Half Day (distance and/or place) to be a solo effort.
No dogs allowed on the course. Please don't leave pets in your vehicle.
Transponder Timing
Each lap will be recorded using a timing transponder. Please wear the neoprene bracelet on your ankle for the transponder to be detected.
During the final hour for each event, there will be a .7 mile loop (around Fairyland) to complete rather than continuing around the lake.
Aid Station
Fully-stocked, self-serve aid station every 1.5 miles. You can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, boiled potatoes & salt, chicken soup, water, soda, and Clif Shot Electrolyte sports drink.
The park doesn’t allow private tents or extra tables. Chairs and coolers are acceptable.
The parking areas are near, < 150 yards, from the course.
Post-Race Activities
Awards Ceremony starting at 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. for the 6 hour & 12 hour events, respectively.
Patagonia Capilene shirts (12 Hour), Dri-release shirts (6 Hour), and goodies from 
will be given to all runners. Each runner will also receive a custom award with their name and distance.
Awards will be given to the first overall female and male finisher and to the first female and male finisher in each 10-year age group (< 20, 20-29, etc.). Overall winners do not qualify for age-group awards.
We will have Vasque trail running shoes, Ultimate Direction bottles & packs, Clif Bar products, and PCTR merchandise available for purchase.
PCTR Race Series
Participants are automatically included in the race series and points are awarded to the first 8 finishers in each age group. To learn more, please click: PCTR Race Series
Message Board
Please post messages regarding places to eat or stay, sharing rides with fellow runners, etc. on the: PCTR Message Board
Check In
Please arrive by 6:45 a.m. on Saturday to check in and receive your bib and timing transponder.
Wendell and Sarah
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