About
Running for a Better Oakland offers free youth running programs for Oakland students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The program includes coaching, race opportunities, mentorship from run mentors, and youth coaches for teens. Practices are every Saturday morning.
Programs
- Free Youth Running Programs — K-12 Oakland students · Saturday mornings
- Students — K-12
- Run mentors
- Youth coaches — Teens
- Scholarship Program
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- General schedule: Practices are every Saturday morning at Snow Park in Lake Merritt.
About the provider
Running for a Better Oakland was founded in 2010. The program says it brings Oakland's K-12 students together to run, grow, and build community, and it reports more than $160K awarded in scholarships. Jessica de Leon is the executive director.
What families say
“My son likes to exercise with his friends around, and my daughter is shy, but running with others opens her up. They love RBO.” — Aida Benites, RBO Mom & Volunteer
“Our family is all the better physically and mentally because of you and the RBO family, especially during these times!” — Isa, RBO Volunteer & Mom
Last updated October 27, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.