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*NOTE: Unfortunately we've had to cancel this year's race due to logistics issues. Look for us to come back in 2020 on Labor Day!!

We are excited to announce our 2nd annual fundraising run, RUN ORINDA, with new distances!  Both runs will be held on Monday, September 2nd in front of Orinda's Community Park (change of venue from Wilder last year).

• 5-mile run/walk starting at 8:30 am


• 2-mile run/walk starting at 10:00 am

All ages are welcome! Entry fees are $25 for the 2-mile and $35 for the 5-mile. Goodie bags, t-shirts, and prizes are included.

ALL RUNNERS WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A 3-MONTH PASS TO THE NEW ANYTIME FITNESS IN ORINDA (VALUED AT $495)--http://bit.ly/2MxSbTP

Your entry will support the OPR Foundation's efforts to help fund critical renovations within the City's Community Center Park.

Early packet pick-up will be at Sports Basement in Walnut Creek (1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598) - Saturday, 8/31 from 1:30-4pm and Sunday, 9/1 from 12-5.   

THERE WILL BE AWARDS FOR MALE AND FEMALE AGE GROUP WINNERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 10 & under - 11 -20 - 21-50 - 51-65 - 65+

The two-mile run/walk will go along Camino Pablo to Manzanita Dr., north of the EBMUD Filter Plant, where it will turn around and return to the Orinda Community Center. 

The five-mile course will proceed through Wagner Ranch and enter the EBMUD property at the Orinda Connector Trail. The runners will turn right at the footbridge on San Pablo Creek, proceed across the trail at the back of Bear Creek Ranch, then continue through the pine forest before turning right and entering the Bear Creek Ranch property at the northwest gate. They will be exiting at the gate on Bear Creek Road and crossing to the San Pablo Creek Trail. After going through the small pumping station, the course exits EBMUD property on Manzanita Road, then proceeds to the finish line at the Orinda Community Center.