We will meet in front of Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack at Tartine’s after the run. This week, we have a hilly 9.94 mi course and a 5.32 mi course.
Full Course, 9.94 mi with 762 ft elevation gain
Head south on 9th Ave, then turn right on Kirkham. Take a left up 15th Ave Step Park, then turn left on Lawton St. Keep right to stay on 15th Ave. On Noriega St, take the steps up to the top of Grandview Park for a panoramic view of the city and ocean. Continue south on to Ortega St, then take the Cascade Walk to Funston Ave. Continue south to Rockridge Dr. (Optional, Head up the steps of Golden Gate Heights Park to see another view of ocean). Head west on Rockridge Drive and continue on Radio Terrace. Turn left on 14th Ave, then keep right on Fanning Way. Continue on Quintara St then turn left on 22nd Ave. Turn right on Taraval St, then turn left on 30th Ave. Turn right on Wawona St. Turn left on 41st St. then turn right on Sloat Blvd. Turn right on Great Highway and enter GGP. Take MLK Drive and continue to the finish.
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Short Course, 5.32 mi with 550 ft elevation gain
Head south on 9th Ave, then turn right on Kirkham. Take a left up 15th Ave Step Park, then turn left on Lawton St. Keep right to stay on 15th Ave. On Noriega St, take the steps up to the top of Grandview Park for a panoramic view of the city and ocean. Continue south on to Ortega St, then take the Cascade Walk to Funston Ave. Continue south to Rockridge Dr. (Optional, Head up the steps of Golden Gate Heights Park to see another view of ocean). Head west on Rockridge Drive and continue on Radio Terrace. Turn left on 14th Ave, then keep right on Fanning Way. Continue on Quintara St then turn right on 24th Ave. Turn left on Ortega St, then turn right on 25th Ave. Continue into GGP on 25th Ave. Take MLK Drive and continue to the finish.