Past the Finish Line: Summer of Speed
Paul Atienza · June 17, 2025 17:16
It’s a Summer of Speed on Movemint, and runners everywhere are chasing the thrill of fast miles, warm weather, and unforgettable finish lines.
Whether pushing the pace under the lights at Oakland 5000, you’re tackling the roads of the Patagonia 5K Championship, or trying a new distance in the Distance Medley Relay at OTC’s Summer Classic, this season is all about testing your limits and having fun doing it.
These races aren’t just events. They’re milestones in a summer built for speed. Ready to race? Let’s move.
See below for upcoming and recent events that showcase the Summer of Speed.
Oakland 5000
The first annual Oakland 5,000m will include elite race categories with prize money for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in male, female, and nonbinary categories, race heats for all paces and abilities, a kids’ race, plus additional prizes for best dressed racer (voted on by you!), fastest duo, biggest PR, and most clever cheer sign. There will also be live music, food trucks, and more Oakland vendor pop-ups all night long. It’s more than a race. It’s a celebration of Oakland.
Patagonia 5K Championship
Join Patagonia San Francisco and Excelsior Running Club for the second edition of the road 5k around Blue Heron Lake! The 5K is part of the Pacific Association-USA Track & Field Road Short Course Grand Prix Series. The rolling course runs through Golden Gate Park. The event is open to the entire running community and will include an elite field and prize money.
See Event | Group: Excelsior Running Club
OTC Summer Classic 2025
Welcome to the Oakland Track Club Summer Classic! With summer training and a number of track 5000m races underway and Fall races around the corner, it’s the perfect time to mix it up with some friendly competition to test your fitness!
Join your friends from OTC for some racing at Skyline High School in Oakland on Sunday, July 19th! Track events include a 5K, DMR & a kids 400m.
Experience the magic of Summer racing with Oakland Track Club, and put that spring fitness to the test with competition for those at every level. Sign up and score some special swag come race day! See you there!
See Event | Group: Oakland Track Club
Twilight 5000
The Tracksmith Twilight 5000 is a series of races unlike any other, offering a unique blend of competition and community. Runners line up at the track beneath the floodlights and race the 5K distance at iconic tracks. This series allows you to strive for your best and compete at low-stakes amongst fellow runners. Participants of all backgrounds, experience and ability are invited to race.
See Events | Group: Tracksmith
The Adrian Martinez Classic
The Adrian Martinez Classic offers mile races for all ages, plus shorter events for our youngest runners. In addition, there will be high performance events with some of the fastest runners in the world! All proceeds go to support the Adrian Martinez Scholarship Fund and the CCHS Track & Field / XC programs.
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