We will meet at Precita Cafe where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after the run. We will end the month with a flat course. We have a 10 mi course and a 4.82 mi course.

Full Course, 10mi with 271 ft elevation gain

Start by heading west on Precita Ave. then turn right on Folsom St. Turn right on 16th St., then turn left on 3rd St. turn right at Oracle Park and loop around to continue north on Embarcadero. Continue to the Ferry Building; this marks the turn around spot. Run back along the Embarcadero and through Oracle Park, then turn left on 3rd St. Turn right on 16th St. Then turn left on Mississippi St. Turn right on 17th St. then turn left on Harrison St. Continue south then turn left on Precita Ave to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5335757977

Short Course, 4.82mi with 155 ft elevation gain
Start by heading west on Precita Ave. then turn right on Folsom St. Turn right on 16th St., then turn right on Mississippi St. Turn right on 17th St. then turn left on Harrison St. Continue south then turn left on Precita Ave to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5335758124

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 two hilly courses to burn off the holiday calories with a 9.83 mi course and a 5 mi course.

Full Course 9.83 mi with 936 ft elevation gain.

Start by heading west on Precita Ave then turn left on Mission St. Turn right on Randall St. then turn left on Arlington St. Keep right on Bosworth St. then turn left on Diamond St. Turn right on Monterey Blvd. then turn left on Faxon Ave. Keep left on SOuthwood Dr. then turn right on Miramar Ave. Turn left on Ocean Ave. then turn left on San Jose Ave. Turn right on San Juan Ave then turn left on Mission St. Turn right on Brazil Ave. Turn left on Mansell St. and take the pedestrian path. Turn left on University St. then turn right on Olmstead St. Turn left on Bowdoin St. then turn right on Woolsey St. Turn left on Somerset St. Turn right on Silver Ave then turn left on San Bruno Ave. Turn left on Alemany Blvd. then turn right on Putnam St. Turn right on Tompkins Ave. then turn left on Bradford St. This is the steepest hill on San Francisco with a 41% grade for a short stretch. Continue on Bradford St. then turn left on Cortland Ave. Turn right on Nevada St. and continue on Bernal Heights Blvd. Turn left on Esmeralda Ave. then continue on Alabama St. to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5873993173

Short Course 5 mi with 467 ft elevation gain.
Start by heading west on Precita Ave then turn left on Mission St. Turn left on Silver Ave then turn left on San Bruno Ave. Turn left on Alemany Blvd. then turn right on Putnam St. Turn right on Tompkins Ave. then turn left on Bradford St. This is the steepest hill on San Francisco with a 41% grade for a short stretch. Continue on Bradford St. then turn left on Cortland Ave. Turn right on Nevada St. and continue on Bernal Heights Blvd. Turn left on Esmeralda Ave. then continue on Alabama St. to the finish.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5873998537/

Happy New Year! When life gives you lemons, you share it with the group.

May the new year fill you with joy. And may our friendships lift you up through life’s tougher moments.

Happy New Year. For the month of January, we will meet at Precita Cafe where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after the run. We will start the month with a flat course. We have a 10 mi course and a 4.82 mi course.

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

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 10.11 mi course and a 5.12 mi course.

Full Course, 10.11mi with 463 ft elevation gain

We start eastbound from MLK to Bowling Green Dr and head toward the Conversatory of Flowers. We will run the full Phil Arnold Trail that loops around the Conservatory of Flowers and exits at Bunny Meadow. Continue west on JFK Drive then make a right at Transverse Drive and continue onto Crossover Drive. Turn left onto Fulton Trail all the way toward Ocean Beach. Turn left at Great Highway and then turn left at Ortega Street. Turn left on Sunset Blvd. then turn right on MLK Drive. Make a left at the pedestrian path to then turn right on Middle Drive West and take Overlook Drive to JFK Drive. Turn right on Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive then turn left on MLK Drive to the finish.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5476150474

Short Course, 5.12mi with 267 ft elevation gain

We start eastbound from MLK to Bowling Green Dr and head toward the Conversatory of Flowers. We will run the full Phil Arnold Trail that loops around the Conservatory of Flowers and exits at Bunny Meadow. Continue west on JFK Drive then make a right at Transverse Drive and continue onto Crossover Drive. Turn left onto Fulton Trail then turn left on 30th Ave. Turn left onto JFK Drive. then turn right on Transverse Drive. Turn left on MLK Drive to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5476150408

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/

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 9.89 mi course and a 5.09 mi course.

Full Course, 9.89mi with 532 ft elevation gain
Head east on MLK Drive, then turn right on 7th Ave. Continue on Laguna Honda Blvd. then turn on to Dewey Blvd. At the traffic circle, continue on Claremont Blvd then 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 keep left to continue on Middle Drive West. Take the pedestrian path toward the Polo Fields and continue northeast to JFK Drive. Continue on JFK Drive then turn right on Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. Turn left on MLK Drive to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5625082993

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/

This upcoming week, we will be meeting at 9am for a special holiday fun run. Please check your emails for additional info.

For the month of July, 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 10.13 mi course and a 5.05 mi course.

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 Dr. Turn right at the trail (before de Young Museum) behind the Japanese Tea Garden, then turn left on MLK Dr. 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 Dr. Turn left at MLK Dr. to the finish.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5476149514