Lake Merritt Half Day Saturday, June 12, 2010 6 & 12 Hour Events Results

Start:

Lakeside Park, Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA. Directions

Course:

Each lap is 3.1 miles around Lake Merritt. The lake is the nation's largest urban saltwater lake (155 acres) and the nation's oldest wildlife preserve. This combination of park and lake, in the heart of downtown Oakland, creates a unique oasis for the surrounding community. Every day, thousands of people visit the park to enjoy its shoreline. The course is flat with 70% dirt and 30% asphalt path. (Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)

Aid Stations:

Fully-stocked aid station every lap (1.5 miles). You can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, boiled potatoes & salt, water, soup, chili, soda, and Clif Shot Electrolyte sports drink.

Awards:

Hi-Tech shirts 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.

Photos:

EntryFees: