Earning the SF/Berkeley Challenge Medal

Not just another medal showing that I had crossed a finish line — but an embodiment of my new commitment to running and a healthy lifestyle, racing not just to cross another time off my list but to keep moving forward toward new goals. More

Are You New to Running? Lessons From Lulu

Tips on how to build a healthy running habit – with the help of your dog. More

Go the Distance: Choosing the Right Race

There are plenty of considerations to make when choosing between the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon (13.1 miles,) 10K (6.2 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles). Each distance has its own unique advantages, whether you're looking to challenge yourself by running for distance, running for pace, or running to tackle a new goal. More

If You Run, You Are a Runner

Distance does not a runner make. Speed does not a runner make. What makes a runner? More

Embracing the SF-Berkeley Challenge

Race the Bay and earn your SF/Berkeley Challenge medal by experiencing the Bay Area's most fun and beautiful community races. More

Donate Your Miles

We are thrilled that our three-year charity partner, Schools Fund, is so close to their 2015 fundraising goal! But, we need your help to reach this goal together! We’d like each runner to Donate Your Miles to the Schools Fund to help enrich the educational experience for thousands of children in Berkelely Public Schools. Just a $3, $6, ... More

Top 10 “Must Do’s” Before Race Day

Written by Stephanie Laska, 2015 Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon Ambassador @140lost Stephanie is 100% new to running having discovered the sport two years ago; she didn't waste any time pushing herself to the limit. Stephanie won first place (Athena Division) of her very first Marathon in March -- the Surgical Artistry Modesto ... More

Every Race Is A Learning Experience.

Written by Stephanie Davies, 2015 Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon Ambassador Stephanie Davies is a 46 year old mother of three who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.  A runner for 29 years, Stephanie brings experience and unwavering passion to the sport of running. Stephanie is deeply rooted in the running community through various ... More

Get Ready for “Perfect” Nutrition on Race Day

We work hard to find partners that are, just like Berkeley itself, beautiful, inside and out. So, we’re thrilled that our regional partner, family-owned-and-operated, Perfect Bar, will be delivering runners powerful superfoods at Packet Pickup, and on race day at the finish line! We wanted to break down their nutrition bars into their ... More

A Season Of Gratitude. A Season Of Giving Thanks.

Written by Erin Mink Garvey, 2015 Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon Ambassador Erin Mink Garvey has called herself a runner for most of her life and is absolutely stoked to be running the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon this year, her first half since giving birth in early August. Since 2007, she has run 25 marathons and more than 30 half ... More