Vets return to Berkeley is a annual run to the steps of Berkeleys City Hall to remind the City Council that the 2008 Berkeley/Marines riots shall not be forgotten or the un-American stand the City Council took against the U S Marines. Run and Bar B Q always free. 8/17/13 at Oakland Harley Davidson. Lords prayer at 11 am, kickstands up at 12 noon. Presented by Oakland Harley Davidson and Thunder Roads magazine. The UMCoAC. is honored to announce that the United Motorcycle Clubs of Alameda County is now the official and permanent sponsor of Vets return to Berkeley run. The 63 strong M.C.s are responsible for the victory over Code Pink and the Berkeley City Council during the Berkeley/Marines riots of 2008.For complete history, visit Vets return to Berkeley, the inspiration.