The Peralta Pumpkin Pursuit 5k Run/Walk and Kids' 1-Mile Run is a wonderful event hosted by the Peralta Colleges Foundation. It's a great opportunity for our community to come together, celebrate, and support the student programs at Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College. We warmly invite everyone to join in and make a positive difference and enjoy the morning with us!
Location:
Merritt College
12500 Campus Drive
Oakland, CA 94619
Course:
5K - Extremely scenic around the college with views of the entire Bay Area.
1-Mile (ages 12 & under) is an out and back
Entry Fees:
In-person 5K
Ages 17 & Under
$25 Through September 30th
$30 October 1st through October 17th
$35 Race Day
Ages 18 & Over
$35 Tthrough Septerber 14th
$40 September 15th through October 17th
$45 Race Day
Included in entry fees:
Custom event T-Shirt, finisher medal, two drink tickets (non-alcohonic) access to food trucks, kids activities, information tables showcasing programs throughout the four colleges.
Virtual 5K:
$35 - All Ages
Included in entry fee:
Custom event T-shirt & finisher medal (no-time)
1-Mile Run (ages 12 & Under)
$25 Through October 17th
$30 Race Day
Included in entry fee:
Custom event T-Shirt, finisher medal, two drink tickets (non-alcohonic) access to food trucks and kids activities.
Entry Fees are non-refundable and non transferrable. Virtual 5K
Awards:
5K - In-person
Top 3 male / female overall
1-Mile Kids Run - In-person
Finisher medal only.
Virtual - 5K
No awards
Day of Timeline:
7:30 a.m. - Check-in & race day registration opens
8:45 a.m. - Kids Trick or Trot Race starts
9:00 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk Race starts
9:30 a.m. - Food garden and other post-race activities opens
10:30 a.m. - Award Ceremony
Event Parking:
Available in Lot B, follow signs and volunteers
