For the month of May, we will meet at the Legion of Honor where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after in the cafeteria. This week we have a 9.99 mi course and 5.03 mi course.

Full Course, 9.99 mi with 504 ft elevation gain
Head southeast on 33rd Ave. then continue on Legion of Honor Dr. Head south on 34th Ave. Turn left on Fulton St. Then turn right on Crossover Dr. Keep right on Transverse Dr. then turn right on Overlook Dr. Continue on Middle Dr West then continue on MLK Dr. Turn left at Chain of Lakes Dr. then continue south on 41st Ave. Turn right on Vicente St. then turn left on 42nd Ave. Turn right on Sloat Blvd. then turn right on Great Hwy. Continue on Point Lobos Ave. then turn left on Alta Mar Way. Turn right on Seal Rock Dr. then continue on Clement St. Turn left on 40th Ave. to enter the back side of Legion of Honor and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5476205188

Short Course, 5.03 mi with 405 ft elevation gain
Start by heading east on Lincoln Hwy, then continue on El Camino Del Mar. Keep right on McLaren Ave, then turn right on 28th Ave. Turn left on Lake St. then turn right on 23rd Ave. Turn right on Cabrillo St. then turn right on 47th Ave. Turn left on Anza St. and take the pedestrian path to make a loop around Sutro Heights. Exit north onto Point Lobos Ave then turn left on Alta Mar Way. Turn right on Seal Rock Dr. then continue on Clement St. Turn left on 40th Ave. to enter the back side of Legion of Honor and continue to the finish.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5476205347

It’s a hydrangea. It’s an azalea. No, it’s a rhododendron. Say it with confidence and they will believe.

Take a run in the park. It’s vivid with color.

We will meet at Duboce Park Cafe, where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after. This week we have a 9.92mi course and 5.44mi course.

Full Course, 9.92 mi with 448 ft elevation gain
We start by heading north on Steiner St. and turn left on Waller St. Turn right on Pierce St. then turn left on Haight St. Turn right on Scott St. then turn left on Oak St. and continue through the Panhandle into Golden Gate Park. Make a left on Kezar Drive then keep right on MLK Drive. Keep right on Bernice Rodgers Way, then turn right on JFK Drive. Turn left on Conservatory Drive then take the Phil Arnold Trail eastward as you approach Arguello Blvd. Continue back and make a left on JFK Drive. Continue through the Panhandle. Continue east on Oak St. and turn right on Scott. Follow the wiggle path back to the start.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5498286496/

Short Course, 5.44 mi with 206 ft elevation gain
We start by heading north on Steiner St. and turn left on Waller St. Turn right on Pierce St. then turn left on Haight St. Turn right on Scott St. then turn left on Oak St. and continue through the Panhandle into Golden Gate Park. Make a left on Kezar Drive then keep right on MLK Drive. Turn right on Music Concourse Dr. then turn right on JFK Drive. Continue through the Panhandle. Continue east on Oak St. and turn right on Scott. Follow the wiggle path back to the start.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5498291842

Of course, we had to stop and admire the Painted Ladies.

Thank you Rainer for hosting a fabulous post run coffee. Our perfect host missed being in this picture because he hurried off running ahead to layout a feast for us. What a perfect day enjoying good company on the sunny deck. Rainer is also an accomplished barista!

We will meet at Duboce Park Cafe, where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after. This week we have a 9.42mi course and 5.51mi course.

Full Course, 9.42 mi with 500 ft elevation gain
We start by heading north on Steiner St. and turn left on Waller St. Turn right on Pierce St. then turn left on Haight St. Turn right on Scott St. then turn left on Oak St. and continue through the Panhandle into Golden Gate Park. Make a left on Kezar Drive then keep right on MLK Drive. Turn right on Transverse Dr. then continue on Crossover Dr onto 25th Ave. Head north on 25th Ave. then turn right on Lake St. Turn left on Arguello Blvd. then turn right on Clay St. Turn right on Steiner St. and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5489836627/

Short Course, 5.51mi with 206 ft elevation gain
We start by heading north on Steiner St. and turn left on Waller St. Turn right on Pierce St. then turn left on Haight St. Turn right on Scott St. then turn left on Oak St. and continue through the Panhandle into Golden Gate Park. Make a left on Kezar Drive then keep right on MLK Drive. Turn right on Music Concourse Dr. then turn right on JFK Drive. Turn left on 8th Ave. then turn right on Fulton St. Turn right on Steiner St. and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5489840218/

We will meet at Duboce Park Cafe, where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after. This week we have a 9.81mi course and 5.35mi course.

Full Course, 9.81 mi with 451 ft elevation gain
We start by heading north on Steiner St. and turn left on Oak St and continue through the Panhandle into Golden Gate Park. At Conservatory Drive, take the Phil Arnold Trail that loops around the Conservatory. Run back along Conseravtory Drive to reconnect on JFK Drive and continue until Bernice Rodgers Way. Turn left at Bernice Rodgers Way then continue east on MLK Drive. Keep on MLK Drive and take the pedestrian path (alternate option is to stay on MLK) and continue on Kezar Dr and make your way back through the Panhandle. Continue east on Oak St. and turn right on Scott. Follow the wiggle path back to the start.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5474682844/

Short Course, 5.35mi with 206 ft elevation gain
We start by heading north on Steiner St. and turn left on Oak St and continue through the Panhandle into Golden Gate Park. Run along JFK Drive until you reach the Musical Concourse Turn left at Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. then make a left on MLK Drive. Keep on MLK Drive and continue on Kezar Dr and make your way back through the Panhandle. Continue east on Oak St. and turn right on Scott. Follow the wiggle path back to the start.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5474682991/

Another great scenic route by Patrick – sneaking in the elevation. It wasn’t steep but certainly had long sections of gradual uphill. What goes up must come down though. Thankful for the last 2 miles. Happy Easter!

Full Course, 9.72 mi course with 619 ft elevation gain
We start by heading north on Steiner St. and turn left on Oak St. Continue on JFK Drive. then turn left at Crossover Drive. Turn left on MLK Drive then turn right on 7th Ave. Continue on Laguna Honda Blvd. then turn right on Dewey Blvd. At the traffic circle, turn left on Kensington Way then turn left on Portola Dr. Continue on Market St. then turn left on Sanchez St. to the finish.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5465636479/

Short Course, 5.26 mi course with 360 ft elevation gain
We start by heading north on Steiner St. and turn left on Oak St. Continue on JFK Drive. then turn left at Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. Turn left on MLK Drive, then continue on Kezar Dr. Take the pedestrian path and exit onto Page St, heading east. Turn right at Scott St. then turn left on Haight St. Turn right on Pierce St. then turn left on Waller St. Turn right on Steiner St. to the finish.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5465641066/

Thanks David for showing us the prettiest free library. Karen is checking out the wishing tree where anyone can write a dream on the pieces of paper. She should have added hers as she seems to be bathed in a heavenly light.

It was a picture perfect day for a run with the route taking us on a wide loop through many picturesque neighborhoods. It’s so nice to be out running with friends on a crisp sunny morning. After, we enjoyed our coffees without getting cold.

Full Course, 10.09mi course with 616 ft elevation gain
We start by heading north on Steiner St. and turn right on Pacific Ave. Make a left on Powell St and then a right on Broadway St. Make a right on the Embarcadero and loop around Oracle Park. Make a left and continue south on 3rd St. Make a right on 16th St, then make a left on Mississippi St. Make a right on 17th St, then a left on Potrero Ave. Make a right on 20th St. Make a right on Guerrero St. then a left on 18th St. Turn right on Sanchez St. and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4942594843/

Short Course, 5.05mi course with 360 ft elevation gain

We start by heading north on Steiner St. and turn right on Green St. Turn right on Van Ness Ave. Turn right on Market St. and turn right on Duboce Ave to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4964833732/