# Event Details - **Event Name**: Global Running Fest - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Kick off Global Running Week at Sports Basement Berkeley! Free runs, epic demos, $10K+ in raffles, beer, music & community. May 31!About this EventJoin 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 Schedule9:00 AM -Runner check-in & demo fittings9:20 AM- Warm up with Surbhi9:30 AM - 5K Road Run & Trail Run begin9:45 AM - Kids Run (up to 1 mile)10:00 AM–3:00 PM - Festival open to all11:00 AM- First raffle drawingAll day - DJ, raffles, demos, tasty food, beer & communityWhat's Included — All Free!Group warmup led by Access to the best running brands in the gameDemo Shoes — 18+ Models from 7 Brands Try the latest on real roads and real trails — completely free. Fittings start at 9:00 AM.HOKA — Mach 7, Speedgoat 7Saucony — Triumph, Ride 19, Guide 19, Peregrine 16, Endorphin Pro 5New Balance — 1080v14, Fresh Foam RebelNnormal — Tomir 2, Kjerag 2, CadiAltra — Wild, ExperienceKeen — Seek, WanderAdidas — Adizero EVO SLAccess to top Bay Area races and discounted race entriesConnect with local run clubs and build your running networkLocal fitness and health professionals on-site to get you trained up or healed upLive DJ, raffles, tasty food, beer, and good vibes all day until 3:00 PMThe Most EPIC Raffle$10,000+ Raffle — All Day Long We're giving away 15+ pairs of shoes alone — 4 pairs of HOKA, 4 pairs of Nnormal, 3 pairs of Saucony, plus Topo, New Balance, Altra, Vivobarefoot, and more. Stacked on top of that: SF Marathon race entries, rabbit apparel, BUFF gear, strength training programs, nutrition from Skratch and Spring Energy, and a whole lot more. First drawing at 11:00 AM.Exclusive In-Store DealsBasementeers: 20% off everything in-storeNon-Basementeers: 11% offBeer 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 & WaiverBoth 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: WAIVERWant to run with us every week?????Join Sports Basement Berkley Run Club Here! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/aefc47c0-5a18-11f1-bc4c-b36e73170060-rimg-w1109-h740-dc939192-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/af4c6390-5a18-11f1-af05-23e35205c1e8-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/af9af8c0-5a18-11f1-8339-410c130a803e-rimg-w1110-h740-dc161618-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/afd93a40-5a18-11f1-8339-410c130a803e-rimg-w1109-h740-dc493629-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b00a5c60-5a18-11f1-af05-23e35205c1e8-rimg-w1112-h740-dca4a7aa-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berkeley/global-running-fest/100001987431641540 - **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, festivals, workshops, kids, art, fine-arts, health-wellness, nonprofit, marathons - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Sports Basement Berkeley - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Berkeley - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Sports Basement Berkeley - **lat**: 37.85969099999999 - **long**: -122.268703 - **full address**: Sports Basement Berkeley, 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Global Running Fest - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/07ec512a6ad3d98602bf3bb95ee9254da41d2b5b32c9917d19d3cdfb11b8d23a-rimg-w512-h256-dcffffff-gmir.png?v=1776385805 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Global Running Fest being held? - **A:** Global Running Fest takes place on Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Sports Basement Berkeley, 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Global Running Fest? - **A:** Global Running Fest is organized by Sports Basement. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Sports Basement's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Sports Basement a rating of 3/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Sports Basement has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Global Running Fest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Berkeley, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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