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Oakland Cubs Back2School 5K

Name: Oakland Cubs Back2School 5K
Start: 2026-08-16
End: 2026-08-16
Location: Piedmont

Piedmont, United States • 16 Aug 2026

Oakland Cubs Back2School 5K and Fun Run

The Oakland Cubs Back2School 5K and Fun Run is a community running event organized by the Oakland Cubs, a youth running team based in Oakland, California. The team emphasizes running and athletics as ways to develop physical skills, character, resilience, and intrinsic work ethic in the children they coach.

The event is intended to raise funds for the organization and to support the scholarship programs offered to its athletes. It takes place in Oakland at 3594 Sanborn Dr, Oakland, CA 94602, USA on August 16, 2026.

The event includes multiple running categories:

Kids Fun Run
5K Trail Run
5K Trail Run - Youth

The listed categories indicate both a short run for children and trail 5K races, including a youth division. The description focuses on community support, youth development, and the allocation of proceeds toward scholarships and the running program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Piedmont

Race information

Registration

5 km

5k Trail Run - Youth

5 km

5k Trail Run

Kids Fun Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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