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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 - Race information

The Oakland Cubs are a youth running team based in Oakland, California. The organization is committed to the Oakland community and its youth and states that running and athletics can build physical skills, character, resilience, and intrinsic work ethic in the athletes they coach.

The event is scheduled for August 16, 2026. It is intended to raise funds for the organization and for scholarship programs offered to its athletes. The location is The Meadow near Joaquin Miller Road and Sanborn Drive in Oakland, CA 94602.

Event categories include a short fun run for children and trail 5K races, including a youth division. The listed categories are provided below for clarity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Kids Fun Run - Age 14 or younger
5K Trail Run
5K Trail Run - Youth 17 or younger

United States California Piedmont

Race information

Registration

5 km

5k Trail Run

Kids Fun Run

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

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