We will meet near the Parkwide Bike kiosk by Equator Coffee (across the street from Safeway) at the entrance to Fort Mason, where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after the run. This week, we have a 10 mi and a 5 mi course.

Full Course 10 mi with 552 ft elevation gain
Head south on Laguna St. then turn left on Bay St. Turn right on Van Ness Ave. Turn right on Post St. then turn left on Divisadero St. Turn right on Fell St and continue through the Panhandle. Continue on JFK Drive to Conservatory Drive West. Turn around back on JFK Drive then back through the Panhandle. Make a left on Divisadero St. then turn right on Post St. Make a left on Van Ness Ave. then turn left on Bay St. Turn right on Laguna St. to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6424076521

Short Course, 5 mi with 383 ft elevation gain
Head south on Laguna St. then turn left on Bay St. Turn right on Van Ness Ave. Turn right on Post St. then turn right on Divisadero St. Turn right on Clay St. then turn left on Webster St. Turn right on Broadway then turn left on Laguna St. to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6424080034

We will be starting at Java Beach by the Zoo (45th Ave and Sloat). This week we have a 9.78 mi course and a 5.14 mi course.

Full Course, 9.78 mi with 572 ft elevation gain
We start by heading east on Sloat Blvd. and then turn left on Portola Dr. Turn left on Laguna Honda Blvd and continue onto 7th Ave. Turn left on MLK Dr to the beach, exiting at La Playa St. Head south on La Playa St and continue on Great Highway. Turn left on Sloat Blvd. and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5757752422

Short Course, 5.16mi with 394 ft elevation gain
We start by heading east on Sloat Blvd. and then turn left on Portola Dr. Turn left on Claremont Blvd. then turn left onto Taraval St. at the traffic circle. Turn left on 45th Ave. Turn left on Sloat Blvd. and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5757749353

A huge congratulations to Karen for completing the Bay Area 100 Ultra in 30:53:41, with over 18K feet of elevation gain. Amazing!!!

We will be starting at Java Beach by the Zoo (45th Ave and Sloat). This week we have a 9.72 mi course and a 5.45 mi course.

Full Course, 9.72mi with 674 ft elevation gain
Run east on Sloat then make a right on Skyline Blvd then keep left to go onto Laker Merced Blvd. Run through the big parking lot and continue around Lake Merced Blvd heading south. Make a left on John Daly Blvd. Make a left on De Long St. then turn left on San Jose Ave. Make a left on Plymouth Ave. then turn left on Holloway Ave. Turn right on Junipero Serra Blvd. Make a left on Sloat Blvd to head to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5786742112/

Short Course, 5.45mi with 294 ft elevation gain
Run east on Sloat then make a right on Skyline Blvd then keep left to go onto Laker Merced Blvd. Run through the big parking lot and continue around Lake Merced Blvd, then make a left at Middlefield Dr. Make a right on Eucalyptus Dr. Make a right onto 19th Ave, then then another right at Holloway Ave. Turn right on Font Blvd. then a right on Lake Merced Blvd. Continue around Lake Merced Blvd then turn right at Sklyline Blvd. Make a left on Sloat Blvd and head to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5786742967/

We will meet at Java Beach by the Zoo (45th Ave and Sloat), where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after. This week we have a 10.11 mi course and a 5.37 mi course.

Full Course, 10.11mi with 372 ft elevation gain
We start by heading west on Sloat Blvd. Turn right on Great Highway then turn right on Lincoln Way. Turn right on Sunset Blvd and continue to Lake Merced. Run clockwise around Lake Merced and continue on John Muir Dr. Continue on Skyline Blvd. Make a left on Sloat Blvd and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5757756043

Short Course, 5.37mi with 186 ft elevation gain
We start by heading west on Sloat Blvd. Turn right on Great Highway then turn right on Lincoln Way. Turn right on Sunset Blvd and then turn right on Sloat Blvd and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5757757615/

We will be starting at Java Beach by the Zoo (45th Ave and Sloat). This week we have a 10.07 mi course and a 5.14 mi course.

Full Course, 10.07mi with 653 ft elevation gain
We start by heading east on Sloat Blvd. and turn right on Skyline Blvd. and then a left on Lake Merced Blvd. Run around Lake Merced Blvd and continue to John Daly Blvd. At John Daly Blvd, turn left, then make a right at Park Plaza Dr. Make a left on 87th St., then a right on Sweetwood Dr. Make a right on Gilman Dr. Make a right on Eastmoor Ave. then a right on Ocean Grove Ave. Make a right at Southgate Ave. Make a left on Ashland Dr. then a right on S. Mayfair Ave. Make a left on Lake Merced Blvd. Make a left on John Muir Dr. and finish the loop around Lake Merced. Continue on Skyline Blvd. and turn right at Sloat Blvd. to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5757746788

Short Course, 5.14mi with 230 ft elevation gain
We start by heading east on Sloat Blvd. and turn right on Skyline Blvd. and then a left on Lake Merced Blvd. Run around Lake Merced Blvd and after Brotherhood Way, look for the Penguin Statue in the parking lot. Make a right in the parking lot and take the shortcut across the bridge. Continue the loop around Lake Merced. Continue on Skyline Blvd. and turn right at Sloat Blvd. to get to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5757746890

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. We have a 10.02 mi course and a 5.32 mi course.

Full Course, 10.02mi with 889 ft elevation gain
We start westbound from MLK Drive and turn right on Transverse Dr. Continue on 25th Ave. then turn right on El Camino Del Mar. Continue on Lincoln Blvd. then turn right on Pershing Dr. Look for the pedestrian path on the left side to continue back on Lincoln Blvd. Stay on Lincoln Blvd. through the Presidio and continue onto Presidio Blvd. Turn right on W Pacific Ave. Turn left on Arguello Blvd. then keep right on Conservatory Dr. East. Turn left on JFK Drive then turn right on Kezar Drive. Turn right on MLK Drive and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6064467628

Short Course, 5.32mi with 240 ft elevation gain
We start westbound from MLK Drive and turn right on Transverse Dr. Continue on 25th Ave. then turn right on Anza St. Turn right on Arguello Blvd. then keep right on Conservatory Dr. East. Turn left on JFK Drive then turn right on Kezar Drive. Turn right on MLK Drive and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6064469977/

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 10.17 mi course and a 5.35 mi course.

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 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