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Golden Gate Waterfront Run, San Francisco, California

Golden Gate Waterfront Run

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This run along San Francisco Bay takes you on car-free paths with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the city skyline. The scenic route combines natural beauty with famous landmarks.

Along the way

1
Crissy Field East BeachThe perfect starting and ending point with expansive views of the bay, Alcatraz, and the city skyline, setting the tone for an incredible run.
2
Crissy Field PromenadeA wide, flat, and car-free paved path stretching along the waterfront, ideal for a smooth and uninterrupted running experience with constant bay breezes.
3
The Warming HutRun past this charming historic building and cafe, a popular landmark offering a brief moment to admire the views before continuing towards the bridge.
4
Fort Point National Historic SitePass directly beneath the colossal Golden Gate Bridge, experiencing a dramatic and unique perspective of this iconic engineering marvel.
5
Battery East Trail OverlookAscend slightly for an elevated viewpoint, providing panoramic vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pacific Ocean, and the Marin Headlands beyond.
6
Crissy Field MarshOn your return, run alongside this restored tidal marsh, a vibrant ecological habitat that adds a touch of natural diversity to the urban waterfront.

The route

Distance5.8 km
Walking≈ 1 h 24
Running≈ 38 min
Climb↑ 67 m
RouteCircular

A 5.8 km circular route from San Francisco to walk, run or cycle, with 67 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 67 m in total

Before you go

StartCrissy Field East Beach, East Beach Rd & Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94129Open the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started

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