About this Event
Join us at Global Running Fest!
Global Running Fest is back — and bigger than ever. Join us at Sports Basement Berkeley on Sunday, May 31 for a full day celebrating road and trail running, Bay Area community, and giving back. Whether you're lacing up for a run or just coming to soak it all in, this one's for everyone.
Event Schedule
- 9:00 AM -Runner check-in & demo fittings
- 9:20 AM- Warm up with Surbhi
- 9:30 AM - 5K Road Run & Trail Run begin
- 9:45 AM - Kids Run (up to 1 mile)
- 10:00 AM–3:00 PM - Festival open to all
- 11:00 AM- First raffle drawing
- All day - DJ, raffles, demos, tasty food, beer & community
What's Included — All Free!
Group warmup led by
Access to the best running brands in the game
Demo shoes from Hoka, New Balance, Adidas, Altra, and Keen — road, trail, and everything in between
Access to top Bay Area races and discounted race entries
Connect with local run clubs and build your running network
Local fitness and health professionals on-site to get you trained up or healed up
Live DJ, raffles, tasty food, beer, and good vibes all day until 3:00 PM
The Most EPIC Raffle We're giving away over $5,000+ in prizes — including comp race entries, shoes, and more. Raffle happening all day long.
Exclusive In-Store Deals
- Basementeers: 20% off everything in-store
- Non-Basementeers: 11% off
Beer for Good 100% of proceeds from Trumer Pils and Best Day Brewing go directly to our beneficiary, Running for a Better Oakland — a free youth running program serving K–12 students across Oakland. Come thirsty, give back.
has provided 100% free running programs to Oakland youth since 2010 — shoes, coaching, race entries, and more. On May 31, every sip and every dollar raised supports their mission to get more kids moving.
Know Before You Run — Routes & Waiver
Both runs are self-supported — no aid stations, no course marshals on route. Come prepared with water, fuel, and your route downloaded ahead of time. Each runner is responsible for their own navigation on course.
📍 5K Road Run Route — STRAVA LINK 3.86 mi | 154 ft gain | Easy A smooth out-and-back up Milvia St. — flat, fast, and friendly. Head north through the heart of Berkeley and turn around whenever you like. Great for all paces.
🏔️ Trail Run Route — STRAVA LINK 4.76 mi | 1,072 ft gain | Hard Clark Kerr Trail → Panoramic Way → East West Trail. A legit East Bay climb with ridgeline views and a fast return. Turn around whenever you want — run your own adventure. Trail shoes recommended.
Download your route to your phone or GPS watch before you arrive — no cell service guarantees out there! Having it on your device means no wrong turns and more time flying.
We strongly encourage you to download your route to your phone or GPS watch before you arrive so you have it with you on the run — don't count on cell service out there!
📋 All runners must complete the event waiver before participating. Sign it here: WAIVER
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sports Basement Berkeley, 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, United States
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