We will meet at Precita Cafe where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after the run. This week, we have a 9.97 mi course and a 4.97 mi course.

Full Course, 9.97mi with 730 ft elevation gain
Start by heading north on Alabama St. then turn left on Cesar Chavez St. Turn right on Valencia St., then turn left on 15th St. Turn right on Guerrero St. then turn left on 14th St. Turn right on Sanchez St. and keep straight on to Steiner St. Follow the wiggle path and turn left on Page St. Enter GGP through the pedestrian path and continue on Kezar Dr., exiting the park at 3rd Ave. Turn right on Hugo St. then turn left on 7th Ave. and continue on Laguna Honda Blvd. Keep left on Woodside Ave. and continue onto Portola Dr. Turn right at Clipper St. then keep right to continue on Diamond Heights Blvd. Turn left on Addison St. and make a right to keep on Addison St. Turn left on Bernis St. then turn right on Miguel St. Make a left on Arlington St. Turn right on Randall St. then turn left on Mission St. Make a right on Precita Ave and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5335757095

Short Course, 4.97mi with 594 ft elevation gain
Start by heading north on Alabama St. then turn left on Cesar Chavez St. Turn right on Sanchez St., then turn left on Clipper St. Turn left on Diamond Heights Blvd. and make a left on Diamond St. Make a right on Beacon St. then turn left on Everson St. At the end of the road, take the Fairmont Plaza stairs down to Bemis St. Continue south on Miguel St. and continue on Richland Ave. Turn left on Bernal Cut Path then continue onto Mission St. Make a right on Precita Ave and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5335757287/

We will meet at Precita Cafe where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after the run. We have a 20 mi course, 10 mi course and a ~5 mi course.

Fuller Course, 20.2 mi with 337 ft elevation gain
Head north on Alabama St. then turn left on Cesar Chavez St. then turn right on Valencia St. Turn right on 18th St, then turn left on Harrison St. Turn right on 16th St. then turn right on 3rd St. Turn left on 3rd Street then turn right to go around Oracle Park. Continue along the Embarcadero then turn left on Bay St. Turn right on Laguna St. then turn left on Marina Blvd. Continue on Old Mason St. At Marine Dr. take a sharp right to the adjacent pedestrian path through Crissy Field and connect back to Marina Blvd. Turn right on Laguna, then turn left on Bay St. Turn right on Embarcadero and continue south around Oracle Park. Continue south on 3rd St. then turn right on 16th St. Turn left on Harrison St. then turn left on Precita Ave to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6252144859

Full Course, 10.02mi with 374 ft elevation gain
Start by heading west on Precita Ave, then turn left on Mission St. Turn left on on Cortland Ave, then turn left on Bayshore Blvd (cross the street and keep on the northbound side). Turn right on Marin St. then turn left on Kansas St. Turn right on Cesar Chavez St. Turn left on Illinois St., then turn right on Terry Francois Blvd. Turn left on Mission Rock St, then turn right on 3rd St. Make a loop around Oracle Park and continue to Brannan Street Wharf Park. This marks the turn around spot. Go back on Embarcadero around the ballpark and continue south on 3rd St. Turn right on 16th St. Make a left on Harrison St, then turn left on Precita Ave to the finish.https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5335754131

Short Course, 4.91mi with 317 ft elevation gain
Start by heading west on Precita Ave, then turn right on Harrison St. Make a right on 23rd St, then slight right on Potrero Ave, and keep on 23rd St. Make a left on Rhode Island St, then a right on 20th St. Turn left on Mississippi St, then a left on 16th St. Turn left on Folsom St, then turn left on Precita Ave to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5335754368

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We will meet at Precita Cafe where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after the run. We have a 20 mi course, 9.93 mi course and a 5.17 mi course.

Fuller Course, 20.2 mi with 337 ft elevation gain
Head north on Alabama St. then turn left on Cesar Chavez St. then turn right on Valencia St. Turn right on 18th St, then turn left on Harrison St. Turn right on 16th St. then turn right on 3rd St. Turn left on 3rd Street then turn right to go around Oracle Park. Continue along the Embarcadero then turn left on Bay St. Turn right on Laguna St. then turn left on Marina Blvd. Continue on Old Mason St. At Marine Dr. take a sharp right to the adjacent pedestrian path through Crissy Field and connect back to Marina Blvd. Turn right on Laguna, then turn left on Bay St. Turn right on Embarcadero and continue south around Oracle Park. Continue south on 3rd St. then turn right on 16th St. Turn left on Harrison St. then turn left on Precita Ave to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6252144859

Full Course, 9.93mi with 573 ft elevation gain
Start by heading north on Harrison St. then turn left on 15th St. Turn right on Castro St., then turn left on Oak St. and continue west through the Panhandle into Golden Gate Park. Continue west on JFK Drive, then turn left on Nancy Pelosi Dr. Take a left on MLK Drive, then continue on Kezar Dr. and take the pedestrian path to exit at Haight St. Continue on Haight St. then turn right on Divisadero St. Continue south on Castro St. then turn left on 17th St. Turn right on Dolores St. then turn left on Cesar Chavez St. Turn right on Shotwell St. then turn left on Precita Ave to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6232011481/

Full Course, 5.17mi with 300 ft elevation gain
Start by heading north on Harrison St. then turn left on 15th St. Turn left on Market St., then turn left on 17th St. Turn right on Dolores St. then turn left on Cesar Chavez St. Turn right on Shotwell St. the turn left on Precita Ave to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6232026778

We will meet at Precita Cafe where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after the run. We have three courses this week: a 20 mi course, a 10 mi course, and a 5.14 mi course.

Fuller Course, 20.2 mi with 337 ft elevation gain
Head north on Alabama St. then turn left on Cesar Chavez St. then turn right on Valencia St. Turn right on 18th St, then turn left on Harrison St. Turn right on 16th St. then turn right on 3rd St. Turn left on 3rd Street then turn right to go around Oracle Park. Continue along the Embarcadero then turn left on Bay St. Turn right on Laguna St. then turn left on Marina Blvd. Continue on Old Mason St. At Marine Dr. take a sharp right to the adjacent pedestrian path through Crissy Field and connect back to Marina Blvd. Turn right on Laguna, then turn left on Bay St. Turn right on Embarcadero and continue south around Oracle Park. Continue south on 3rd St. then turn right on 16th St. Turn left on Harrison St. then turn left on Precita Ave to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6252144859

Full Course, 10.05 mi with 168 ft elevation gain
Start by heading north on Alabama St. Turn left on Cesar Chavez St. then turn right on Valencia St. Turn right on 18th St. then turn left on Harrison St. Turn right on 16th St. and then turn left on 3rd St. Loop around Oracle Park and continue on Embarcadero. Continue on Embarcadero until Rincon Park (the one with Cupid’s Arrow structure) then turn around and return back on Embarcadero. Turn left on 3rd St. then turn right on 16th St. Turn left on Harrison St. then turn left on Precita Ave to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6252171661

Short Course, 5.14mi with 66 ft elevation gain
Start by heading north on Alabama St. Turn left on Cesar Chavez St. then turn right on Valencia St. Turn right on 18th St. then turn left on Harrison St. Turn right on 16th St. and then turn right on Arkansas St. Turn right on 17th St. Turn left on Harrison St. then turn left on Precita Ave to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6252166975

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 16 mi course, 10 mi course, and a 5 mi course.

Fuller Course, 15.94 mi with 665 ft elevation gain
Head east on MLK Drive then continue on Kezar Dr. Head east through the panhandle, then turn left on Lyon St. Turn right on Turk Blvd, then turn left on Divisadero St. Turn left on Clay St. then turn left on Arguello Blvd. Turn right on Lake St. Turn left on 25th Ave. Turn right on Fulton Trail as you enter Golden Gate Park and continue until you reach Chain of Lakes Dr. Turn left at Chain of Lakes Dr. Then turn right on JFK Dr. Turn left on Great Highway. Turn left on Sloat Blvd. Turn left on Sunset Blvd. Turn right on MLK Drive, then turn left at 33rd Ave (should really be 34th Ave, but I don’t name the streets). At the Polo Field, turn right on the pedestrian path and connect back on JFK Drive. Turn right at the trail (before de Young Museum) behind the Japanese Tea Garden, then turn left on MLK Drive. to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6468070243

Full Course, 10.13 mi with 487 ft elevation gain
Head east on MLK Drive then continue on Kezar Dr. Head east through the panhandle, then turn left on Lyon St. Turn right on Turk Blvd, then turn left on Divisadero St. Turn left on Clay St. then turn left on Arguello Blvd. Turn right on Lake St. Turn left on 25th Ave. Turn right on Fulton Trail as you enter Golden Gate Park and continue until you reach Chain of Lakes Dr. Turn left at Chain of Lakes Dr. Then turn left on JFK Drive. Turn right at the trail (before de Young Museum) behind the Japanese Tea Garden, then turn left on MLK Drive. to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5476149346

Short Course, 5.05 mi with 273 ft elevation gain
Head east on MLK Drive then continue on Kezar Dr. Head east through the panhandle, then turn left on Lyon St. Turn left on Turk Blvd, then turn left on Arguello Blvd.Continue on Conservatory Dr. and bear right to continue west on JFK Dr. Turn left on Stow Lake Dr. then turn left to run counterclockwise around the lake. Exit Stow Lake Dr. at the trail behind Japanese Tea Garden and head south to MLK Drive. Turn left at MLK Drive. to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5476149514

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 24 mi course, a 10.17 mi course, and a 5.35 mi course.

Fuller Course, 24 mi with 898 ft elevation gain
Head east on MLK Drive, then take the pedestrian path on the north side of Kezar to bypass the traffic and rejoin at the start of the Panhandle. Head east through the Panhandle and continue on Oak St. Turn right on Scott St, then turn left on Haight St. Turn right on Pierce St. then turn left on Waller St. Turn right on Steiner St, then turn left on Duboce Ave. Turn right onto Dolores St. then turn left on 15th St. Turn right on Harrison St, then turn left on 16th St. Turn left on 3rd Street then turn right to go around Oracle Park. Continue along the Embarcadero then turn left on Bay St. Turn right on Laguna St. then turn left on Marina Blvd. Continue on Old Mason St. Crissy Field Ave marks the turn around point. Take the northeast diagonal cut through Crissy Field and connect back to Marina Blvd. Turn right on Laguna, then turn left on Bay St. Turn right on Embarcadero and continue south around Oracle Park. Turn left on 3rd Street, then turn right on 16th St. Turn right on Dolores St. then turn right on Duboce Ave. Take the wiggle path back on to Oak Street. Continue through the Panhandle and take the pedestrian path through Koret Children’s Playground back onto MLK Dr to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6447537967/

Full Course, 10.17 mi with 449 ft elevation gain
Head east on MLK Drive, then take the pedestrian path on the north side of Kezar to bypass the traffic and rejoin at the start of the Panhandle. Head east through the Panhandle and continue on Oak St. Turn right on Scott St, then turn left on Haight St. Turn right on Pierce St. then turn left on Waller St. Turn right on Steiner St, then turn left on Duboce Ave. Turn right onto Dolores St. then turn left on 15th St. Turn right on Harrison St, then turn left on 16th St. 3rd Street marks the turn around point. Head back on 16th St. then turn right on Dolores St. then turn right on Duboce Ave. Take the wiggle path back on to Oak Street. Continue through the Panhandle and take the pedestrian path through Koret Children’s Playground back onto MLK Dr to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6447538795/

Short Course, 5.35 mi with 228 ft elevation gain
Head east on MLK Drive, then take the pedestrian path on the north side of Kezar to bypass the traffic and rejoin at the start of the Panhandle. Head east through the Panhandle and continue on Oak St. Turn right on Scott St, then turn left on Haight St. Turn right on Pierce St. then turn left on Waller St. Turn right on Steiner St, then turn right on Duboce Ave. Turn right on Scott St. then turn left on Oak Street. Continue through the Panhandle and take the pedestrian path through Koret Children’s Playground back onto MLK Dr to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6447539386

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 9.91 mi course and a 5.09 mi course.

Full Course, 9.91mi with 606 ft elevation gain
Head east on MLK Drive, then turn right on 7th Ave. Continue on Laguna Honda Blvd. then continue on Woodside Ave. Turn right on Ulloa St. then turn left on West Portal Ave. Turn right on Sloat Blvd. then turn right on Great Highway. Turn right on MLK Drive and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5342091991/

Short Course, 5.09mi with 387 ft elevation gain
Head east on MLK Drive, then turn right on 7th Ave. Continue on Laguna Honda Blvd. then turn right on Dewey Blvd. Keep right onto Taraval St. and turn right on 20th Ave. Turn right on Irving St. then turn left on 19th Ave. Turn right on MLK Drive and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5342092057/

Congratulations to Rainer on running a sub 2:00 finish at the Livermore Half Marathon. 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 18-ish mi course, a 9.73 mi course, and a 5.10 mi course.

Fuller Course, 18-ish mi with 693 ft elevation gain

Head east on MLK Drive, then take the pedestrian path on the north side of Kezar to bypass the traffic and rejoin at the start of the Panhandle. Take the south route toward Baker St. then run back west by taking the north route. Continue on JFK Drive. Turn left on Great Highway then turn left on Sloat Blvd. Turn right on Skyline Blvd and run counterclockwise around Lake Merced. Continue on Lakeshore Drive, then turn left on Sunset Blvd. Turn right on Wawona St. then turn left on 33rd Ave. Turn right on Judah St then turn left on 27th Ave. Take the pedestrian path into GGP and continue east on MLK Drive to the finish.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6437537206

Full Course, 9.73 mi with 422 ft elevation gain
Head east on MLK Drive, then take the pedestrian path on the north side of Kezar to bypass the traffic and rejoin at the start of the Panhandle. Take the south route toward Baker St. then run back west by taking the north route. Continue on JFK Drive. Turn left on Great Highway then turn left on MLK Drive. Turn left at Blue Heron Lake Dr and run a loop around Stow Lake and exit back onto MLK Drive to the finish.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6437539354

Short Course, 5.26 mi with 159 ft elevation gain
Head east on MLK Drive, then take the pedestrian path on the north side of Kezar to bypass the traffic and rejoin at the start of the Panhandle. Take the south route toward Baker St. then run back west by taking the north route. Continue on JFK Drive. Turn left on Transverse Dr then turn left on MLK Drive and continue to the finish.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6437539735

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 9.73 mi course and a 5.10 mi course.

Full Course, 9.73 mi with 554 ft elevation gain
Head west on MLK Drive, then turn right on Stow Lake Dr. and continue halfway around and exiting at the JFK Dr exit. Turn left on JFK Dr, then take the pedestrian path through Speedway Meadow and Polo Field. Turn left at Chain of Lakes Dr. then turn right at MLK Dr. Turn right on Lincoln Way, then turn right on Great Hwy. Continue up Point Lobos Ave, then turn left at El Camino Del Mar. Turn right on Seal Rock Dr. and continue on Clement St. Turn left on 25th Ave. then turn right on Lake St. Turn right on Arguello Blvd. Turn right on Conservatory Dr. then turn left on JFK Dr. Turn right at Nancy Pelosi Dr, then turn left at MLK Drive and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5356353715/

Short Course, 5.10 mi with 218 ft elevation gain
Head west on MLK Drive, then turn right on Middle Drive. Turn right on Crossover Drive and continue on 25th Ave. Turn right on Geary Blvd. then turn right on Arguello Blvd. Turn right on Conservatory Dr. then turn right on JFK Dr. Turn left at Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, then turn left at MLK Drive and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5356353787/