Start running on 8th St. (Alternate start from back garden of Sante Adairius :: start running under tunnel and turn right on 9th St for about 50 feet.)

Immediately turn LEFT on Broadway.

Turn RIGHT on 12th St.

Cross Lake Merritt Blvd/12th St signal, and enter into Lake Merritt. Merge LEFT onto Lake Merritt Waterfront path. (You'll be running clockwise around the lake -- Lakeside, Harrison, Grand, El Embarcadero and Lakeshore.)

Near the restrooms and by the intersection of Lake Merritt Blvd/12th St, slight LEFT towards the intersection. Cross the signalized intersection and run along 12th St.

Turn LEFT on Broadway.

Turn RIGHT on 8th St.

Finish at Sante Adairius Oakland Arbor after 75 feet. (4.56 miles)