Events
5K In-Person Run & Walk
10K In-Person Run
5K Virtual Run & Walk
10K Virtual Run
Description
Hosted by East Bay Front Runners and Walkers
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
This year, the race starts and finishes at the grassy picnic area across the street from the Junior Center Of Art & Science in Lakeside Park (on mapping apps: 558 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.
Race Contact Info
Community Partners
2025 Race Start Video
East Bay Front Runners and Walkers
EBFRW is a running and walking club for the LGBTQ+ community and allies in San Francisco's East Bay. In addition to hosting the Pride Run and Walk each year, we hold runs/walks every Saturday morning at various locations, open to members, guests and newcomers. We welcome people of all abilities. We also host a variety of social and community events throughout the year.
For more information or to become a member, check out our website.
We hope you will join us!
Past EBFRW Pride Run and Walk Photos/Videos
To see photos/videos from past EBFRW Pride Run and Walks, see the Pride Run page on our website here.
Directions
This year the race staging will be in the grassy picnic area across the street from the Junior Center Of Art & Science (558 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA 94610).
Within Lakeside Park, there is a $5 fee (no cash) to park on Bellevue Ave., nearest the staging area. Metered and non-metered parking is available on the surrounding streets outside the park. The location is about one mile from the 19th Street Oakland BART station. The AC transit #12 bus line serves nearby Grand Ave.
