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Welcome to SF Runs
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Discounts
Would you like to offer a race discount to the SF Runs community? Send an e-mail to leonard@sfruns.com
Save 10% at the Oakland Turkey Trot (November 28)
Members of the SF Runs community can save 10% at the Oakland Turkey Trot, which takes place on November 28. To receive this discount use code "SFRUN10". Learn more and sign-up at https://oaklandturkeytrot.org
Save 10% at the 2025 Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Members of the SF Runs community can save 10% at the 2025 Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, which will take place on February 2, 2025. To receive this discount use code "SFRUN". Learn more and sign-up at https://sanfranciscohalfmarathon.org
Save 10% at the 2025 Napa Valley Marathon & Half
Members of the SF Runs community can save 10% at the Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon, which will take place on March 2, 2025. To receive this discount use code "SFRUN". Learn more and sign-up at https://napavalleymarathon.org
Save 10% at the 2025 Oakland Marathon (March 23)
Members of the SF Runs community can save 10% on ANY distance (full, half, 10k, 5k) at the Oakland Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, March 23rd. To receive this discount use code "SFRUNS". Learn more and sign up here!
SF Bay Area Race Calendar
We list all types of running races, including 5K, 10K, half marathons, and marathons. Submit your event listing to leonard@sfruns.com
Upcoming Races
- Nov. 1 - Alameda Day of the Dead 5K - Alameda
- Nov. 2 - Golden Heart Run - Santa Clara
- Nov. 2 - Girls on the Run 5K - San Leandro
- Nov. 2 - Dia de Muertos/ Sugar Skull 5K - Milpitas
- Nov. 2 - Diwali Fun Run + Festival - Pleasanton
- Nov. 2 - Almaden Hills Trail Run - San Jose
- Nov. 2 - ZombieRunner Halloween - San Jose
- Nov. 2 - Dia de los Muertos Run - San Jose
- Nov. 3 - Lake Merced Single Loop 4.5M - SF
- Nov. 3 - Golden Gate Half Marathon & 5K - SF
- Nov. 3 - Oakland Tech 5K Fundraiser Race - Oakland
- Nov. 3 - Down by the Bay 5K - Sunnyvale
- Nov. 3 - Saratoga 5K Fun Run/Walk - Saratoga
- Nov. 3 - Santa Barbara Half Marathon & 5K - Santa Barbara
- Nov. 10 - Miles for Melanoma - SF
- Nov. 10 - Kennedy Drive 8K - SF
- Nov. 13 - Run in the Dark - SF
- Nov. 16-17 - Berkeley Half Marathon - Berkeley
- Nov. 16 - Lake Chabot Trail Run - Castro Valley
- Nov. 16 - Mt. Tam Trail Run - Stinson Beach
- Nov. 16 - Turkey Trot Trail Run - Lafayette
- Nov. 24 - Fort to Fort 10K - SF
- Nov. 23-24 - Golden Gate Trail Classic - SF/Marin
- Nov 26 - Left Over Turkey Trot Crockett - Oakland
- Nov. 28 - The Animal Run 5K Tofurkey Trot - San Leandro
- Nov. 28 - Benicia Hand Up Turkey Trot - Benicia
- Nov. 28 - Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot - San Ramon
- Nov. 28 - Brentwood Turkey Trot for Schools - Brentwood
- Nov. 28 - Bret Harte's Run Turkey Run - San Jose
- Nov. 28 - Concord California Turkey Trot - Concord
- Nov. 28 - Forma Gym Turkey Trot - Walnut Creek
- Nov. 28 - Marin Turkey Trot - Novato
- Nov. 28 - Napa Valley Turkey Chase - Napa
- Nov. 28 - Nitro Turkey - San Pablo
- Nov. 28 - Oakland Turkey Trot - Oakland
- Nov. 28 - Piedmont Turkey Trot - Piedmont
- Nov. 28 - Rio Vista Turkey Trot - Rio Vista
- Nov. 28 - San Francisco Turkey Trot - SF
- Nov. 28 - Santa Rosa Turkey Trot - Santa Rosa
- Nov. 28 - Silicon Valley Turkey Trot - San Jose
- Nov. 28 - Solano Turkey Trot - Fairfield
- Nov. 28 - Spartan Turkey Trot - Mountain View
- Nov. 28 - Tri Valley Turkey Burn - Pleasanton
- Nov. 28 - Walnut Creek Turkey Trot - Walnut Creek
- Nov. 28 - Zoom Turkey Trot - San Jose
- Nov. 30 - Quarry Turkey - Fremont
- Nov. 30 - Quad Dipsea - Mill Valley
- Dec. 1 - Spreckels Lake 5K & San Franciscan Mile - SF
- Dec. 1 - McGuire's Breakfast Runs - Santa Rosa
- Dec. 7 - Midway Shelter Winter Run / Walk - Alameda
- Dec. 7 - Bah Humbug! 5K Run/Walk - San Ramon
- Dec. 7 - Peacock Gap Trail Run - San Rafael
- Dec. 7 - ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes - Fremont
- Dec. 7 - Last 10K & Final 2 Mile - Santa Rosa
- Dec. 7 - Calero Trail Run (Winter) - San Jose
- Dec. 7 - Reindeer Run/Walk - American Canyon
- Dec. 8 - Baker Beach 5K - SF
- Dec. 8 - Krampus Cross Country - SF
- Dec. 14 - Palo Alto Double 15K - Palo Alto
- Dec. 14 - Hark the Herald Half Marathon and 10K - Angel Island
- Dec. 14 - Holiday Run and Walk for Health - Antioch
- Dec. 14 - Summit Rock - Saratoga
- Dec. 15 - Christmas Relays - SF
- Dec. 15 - Jingle Bell 5K - Sausalito
- Dec. 15 - Santa Run Silicon Valley - San Jose
- Dec. 21 - Woodside Ramble - Woodside
- Dec. 22 - Rainbow Falls Holiday 5K & Kids Run - SF
- Dec. 29 - Windmill 10K - SF
- Dec. 31 - Brazen New Year's Eve - Castro Valley
- Dec. 31 - New Year's One Day - San Jose
- Jan. 1, 2025 - Brazen New Year's Day - Castro Valley
- Jan. 4 - Kiwanis Resolution Run - Mountain View
- Jan. 12 - Hot Chocolate Run - SF
- Jan. 12 - Crystal Springs (Winter) Trail Run - Woodside
- Jan. 25 - Race to the Flagpole - Livermore
- Jan. 25 - China Camp Challenge - San Rafael
- Feb. 1 - Golden Gate Trail Run - Sausalito
- Feb. 1 - Mt. Umunhum Trail Conquest - San Jose
- Feb. 2 - Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Mar. 2 - Napa Valley Marathon & Half
- Mar. 23 - Oakland Marathon
- Apr. 5 - The Firehouse Run - Santa Clara
Other Resources
BAY AREA RACE ORGANIZERS
A Runner's Mind Productions / Bay Trailrunners / Brazen Racing / Buzzword Productions / Coastal Trail Runs / CSE West / DSE Runners / Envirosports / Inside Trail / Mascot Sports / Motiv Running / On Your Mark Events / Oakland Run Co. / Outfront Endurance / Pacific Coast Trail Runs / Run Local Events / RhodyCo. / Scena Performance / Titanium Racing / Troy's California Trail Runs / Urban Coyote Racing / Wolf Pack Events
OTHER CALENDARS
Active.com / Ultra Signup / Running in the USA / USATF Pacific / Cal Half & Full Marathon Series / RunSignUp / Eventbrite / WestCoastRunningCalendar.com
RACE PHOTOGRAPHY
Facchino Photography / MarathonFoto / PhotoRun / PrettySporty
Explore Bay Area Running Clubs
Explore the vibrant community of local running groups. For any updates please email leonard@sfruns.com.
Group Run Directory
To add your group to this list send an e-mail to leonard@sfruns.com
Free weekly group runs from select stores
Sports Basement has begun resuming their free community runs. Runs are available at the following stores. View their calendar for complete details.
- Campbell Run Group - Thursday at 5:30pm
- Presidio Run Group - Wednesday at 6pm
- San Ramon Run Group - Thursday at 6:30pm
- Sunnyvale Run Group - Tuesday at 6pm
- Walnut Creek Run Group - Monday at 6pm
Free weekly group runs from their SF and Burlingame stores.
A Runner's Mind offers the following free group activities:
- Monday night @ 5:30 pm - Walking group - SF
- Thursday night @ 6:30 pm - Group run - SF and Burlingame
- Tuesday @ 6:30 pm - Speed workout - Burlingame
- Wednesday @ 6:00 pm - Walking group - Burlingame
Visit their website for address and other information.
SF Runs Gear
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SF Running Stores
- A Runner's Mind - SF, Burlingame, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Lafayette
- Berkeley Running Company - Berkeley
- Forward Motion Sports - Danville
- Lululemon Athletica - Multiple locations in the SF Bay Area
- Niketown - 278 Post Street, SF
- On The Run - 1310 9th Avenue, SF
- Renegade Running - Oakland
- Road Runner Sports - Multiple locations
- Running Revolution - Campbell
- San Francisco Running Company - Marin
- Sports Basement - Multiple locations in the SF Bay Area
- Transports - Berkeley + Oakland
- ZombieRunner - Palo Alto
SF Bay Area Running Routes
Maps & More!
This is a list of free maps and running routes. More coming soon!
- Bay Area - San Francisco Bay Trail (Maps), Bay Area Ridge Trail (Maps)
- SF - Kezar Stadium, Golden Gate Park, Presidio of San Francisco (Maps)
- Marin - Marin Headlands (Map), GGNRA - Official Map & Guide, GGNRA Trails
- East Bay - East Bay Regional Park District (Maps)
- South Bay - List of runs (via Stanford Running Club), Stevens Creek Trail, San Jose Trail Network
- Tracks - List of Track and Field Facilities (via USATF Pacific)
SF Bay Area Running Clubs & Groups
Do you have a club to submit? Send it to leonard@sfruns.com
Run Clubs
- Anti-Racist Run Club
- Asics Aggies Running Club
- Back On My Feet San Francisco
- Bay Area Track Club
- BayBirds Racing Team
- BayTrailrunners
- BV Run Club
- Castro Valley Track Club
- Dirt Dog Trail Runners
- DSE Runners
- Empire Runners Club
- Electric Athletic Club
- Excelsior Running Club
- Forward Motion Race Club
- Golden Gate Running Club
- Half Full Running Club
- Hella Bae Running
- Impala Racing Team
- Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders
- Non-Binary Run Club SF
- OH! Run Club
- Palo Alto Run Club
- Pacific West Track Club - San Francisco
- Pacifica Runners
- Pamakids
- Run-Way
- SF FrontRunners
- SF Hash House Harriers
- SF Midnight Runners
- SF Road Runners Club
- Silicone Valley Hash House Harriers
- South Valley Running Club
- San Jose Viet Running Club
- Strawberry Canyon Track Club
- Tamalpa Runners
- USA Fit San Francisco
- USA Fit East Bay
- WeRunSF
- West Valley Track Club
- Women's Run Club East Bay
- Other lists: USATF Pacific, RRCA, Running in the USA
Meetups
- SF Runs
- Let's Run SF Bay Area
- SF Fun Run
- San Francisco Trail Runners
- San Francisco Cow Hollow / Marina Running Group
- Marin Running Club
- Rincon Park Running Group
- Sonoma Running Community
- Petaluma Running Meetup
- Barefoot & Free Trail Running Club
- lululemon athletica Cow Hollow Run Club
- Go Far Run Group
- Mid-Peninsula Running Club
- Stevens Creek Striders: Cupertino Trail Running
- Peninsula Trail Running
- Lafayette/Walnut Creek Running Group
- PARC - Palo Alto Run Club
- A Runner's Mind Running Club
- San Carlos Women's Running Meetup
- The Run Team - East Contra Costa
- Lake Merritt Running Group
- San Francisco Cow Hollow / Marina Running Group
- Ladies Run San Francisco
- Mountain View Area Run Club
- Berkeley Running Club
- Go WOW Team Run, Walk, and Run/Walk Club SF Bay Area
- Coyote Hills Run Club
- Fleet Feet Pleasanton Race Club
- East Bay Beer Runners
- San Francisco FrontRunners
- SF Urban Trail Runners
- The Social Running/Hiking Group
- Bay Area Runners
- Runsploring
- Alameda Running and Walking Club
Facebook Groups
- SF Runs
- Bay Area Back of the Pack
- Beer Bucket Run (page)
- Dirt Dog Trail Runners
- DSE Runners
- Exelsior Running Club
- Forward Motion Race Club
- FMRC Ultra Runners
- Lake Merritt Joggers & Striders
- Martinez Beavers Run Club
- Pamakids Runners Club
- Salomon Run Club Bay Area
- Tamalpa Runners
- TriValley Running Club
- Monday Track Group in Walnut Creek
- Stanford Running Club
- WeRunSF
Other Running Groups
- Running to the Mat (Running + Yoga)
- Corporate Run/Walk EventsPromote health & wellness at your company event or conference!
SF Runs has experience producing high-quality, enjoyable group run/walk events for conferences and corporate events. Adding a group run/walk is a great way to provide participants with a healthy and memorable team-building experience!
SF Runs handles all logistics (including route design) and provides staffing to support runners and walkers of all paces and backgrounds. SF Runs can support events throughout the greater Bay Area.
For a free consultation send an e-mail to events@sfruns.com
About
SF Runs is dedicated to promoting safe, healthy, and inclusive running in the SF Bay Area. Among its contributions, SF Runs has hosted more than 100 free community group runs since its founding in 2016.
SF Runs was founded by Leonard Adler, an avid runner who has helped produce in-person and virtual running events and has running coaching certifications with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) and VDOT 02. Leonard has raced distances from 5K to the marathon.
For questions or partnership inquiries send an e-mail to leonard@sfruns.com. Thanks!
- Remembering Hanako (Hana) Abe
At SF Runs we remember Hanako (Hana) Abe, who passed away at age 27 as a result of a hit-and-run that took place on December 31, 2020. Hana loved running and had run with SF Runs previously.
Hana embodied resilience, bravery, and hope. Hana grew up in Fukushima, Japan, where her family survived the Japanese earthquake and nuclear disaster. Despite this tragedy, Hana continued doing her best in pursuit of her dreams. The fruits of her labors were being accepted to the University of Central Arkansas where she developed a passion for computer science.
Upon graduating, Hana moved to San Francisco in 2018 where she started pursuing her dream as a data engineer. She always had the warmest smile and made friends wherever she went.
On top of being far away from her family, Hana shouldered an enormous amount of responsibility with her father having an aortic dissection and mother’s battle with lung cancer. Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hana continued to display resilience and optimism about the future.
To honor Hana’s memory SF Runs organized a virtual Run for Hanako in January 2021 in partnership with some of Hana’s friends, who launched a GoFundMe to assist her family.
Hana's family and friends were moved by people from around the world who shared heartfelt messages and beautiful photos from their Run for Hanako activities. Although the Run for Hanako has concluded we will continue to remember Hana and know that her spirit will be with us always.#runforhanako
Hana with SF Runs on May 7, 2019
Run for Hanako photo by Jens Windau (Koko Crater, Hawaii)
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