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Details on our next run will be posted soon!
Global Run Culture & Storytelling Event on April 18
Join fellow runners in San Francisco for a run culture and storytelling meetup event!
Ten years ago issue #1 of Like the Wind (LtW) magazine was launched to inspire a global run community. A decade later and the magazine is still committed to telling stories that explore running culture around the world.
To celebrate the milestones of 10 years and 40 editions of the magazine, we are touring the US uncovering reasons Why We Run from LtW readers and runners around the country.
We've teamed up with the Morning Shakeout and Run Local Events in San Francisco, CA to host an evening of global run culture and connect with local runners in the area. Please join us for a live recording of Mario Fraioli's Morning Shakeout podcast as well as an evening of meeting up with fellow runners.
What will happen on the night:
5pm - door open. You can drop bags at the venue
5:30 - easy-pace guided run for 45 minutes
6:30 - live Podcast recording starts
9pm - end of the evening
Location: Ocean Plant, 800 Great Highway San Francisco, CA 94121
Discounts
Would you like to offer a race discount to the SF Runs community? Send an e-mail to leonard@sfruns.com
Save $15 at IPA 10K Races (April 20)
Members of the SF Runs community can save 10% at the IPA 10K races. This will be on April 20, 2024 at the Barlow in Sebastopol. You can choose from the IPA10K, 3K, Half Marathon (new), Brewfest and Beer Mile.
To receive this discount use code "RUNCLUN10". Learn more and register at https://IPA10K.com
Save $5 at the Jim Tracy 5K (April 28)
Members of the SF Runs community can save $5 at the Jim Tracy 5K, Walk and Roll to Cure ALS, which takes place on April 28. To receive this discount use code "RUNJT5K24". Learn more and sign-up at jimtracy5K.org
Save 10% at the Bay Bridge Half-Marathon (May 5)
Members of the SF Runs community can save 10% at the Bay Bridge Half Marathon which take place in Oakland on May 5. To receive this discount use code "SFRUN10". Learn more and sign-up at https://baybridgehalf.com
Save 15% at the New Patagonia 5K (May 5)
.Join Patagonia San Francisco and Excelsior Running Club on May 5th for the inaugural 5K Championship and Kid's Mile around Blue Heron Lake in Golden Gate Park!
The 5K is part of the Pacific Association-USA Track & Field (PA USAT&F) Road Short Course Grand Prix Series. This event is open to the entire running community and will include an elite field and prize money. The Kid's Mile is for children ages 12 and under.
Members of the SF Runs community can save 15% with discount use code "SFRuns15". Learn more and sign-up here.
Save $5 at the 103rd Statuto Race (June 2, 2024)
Members of the SF Runs community can save $5 at the 103rd Statuto Race, which is produced the San Francisco Italian Club (SFIAC) Foundation. This iconic race starts and finishes in North Beach and you can choose from a 2 mile walk or 8K run.
To receive this discount use code "sfruns24". Learn more and register at https://statutorace.com
Save 15% at the San Francisco Marathon Events
Members of the SF Runs community can save 15% at the San Francisco Marathon weekend of races (July 27 - 28, 2024). Distances include marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K.
To receive this discount use code "SFRUNS15". This code should be entered in the "Have a Discount or Promo Code?" box on step 6 of the registraton process. Learn more and sign-up at https://thesfmarathon.com.
Save 10% at the SF Giant Race (August 18)
Members of the SF Runs community can save 10% at the popular and fun SF Giant Race, which take place on August 18. To receive this discount use code "SFRUN10". Learn more and sign-up at https://race-sfgiants.com/race_event/san-francisco/
Save 10% at the Marin Endurance Festival (October 26-27)
Members of the SF Runs community can save 10% at the Marin Endurance Festival, which take place on October 26-27. To receive this discount use code "SFRUN10". Learn more and sign-up at https://marinendurancefest.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 take place on November 28. To receive this discount use code "SFRUN10". Learn more and sign-up at https://oaklandturkeytrot.org
California Search & Rescue Seeking Volunteers
CALSAR is a statewide search and rescue unit that responds to mutual aid searches under the California office of emergency service. Being part of the unit is a great opportunity to spend more time outside, learn some cool skills, and give back to the outdoors community!
It's a unique service opportunity that allows for very meaningful impact via helping people on some of their worst days.
Other than passing a fitness test (which consists of doing a 4 mile hike with a 25lb pack in 1 hour and 35 minutes), there are no required qualifications / skills required to join!
Our training consists of roughly 8 weekends (spread from October - April of each year) where we teach all the necessary skills, from basic outdoor survival / camping skills all the way to the first aide and search techniques necessary to go on a search. It's a fun group of people who all really enjoy being outside, and are united by a common mission.
While there are no necessary qualifications / skills, the recruitment process does involve the following:
- Attend an info sessions (see below)
- Attend an introduction to navigation course (details not on the website yet but are March 2nd, 9th, and 16th)
- Passing a fitness qualification (April 6th / 7th or April 13th / 20th)
- Interviews (April 27th)
If you're interested in learning more, you must attend one of the upcoming information sessions:
Sat. Feb 10th, 2024 / 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Orinda Community Center Garden Room, 28 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Sat. Feb 17th, 2024 / 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
To sign-up for an information session visit https://www.cal-esar.org/info-event
Train for Your Next Race with Runzy
Special savings for the SF Runs community!
Your Runzy coach remotely joins your running journey and provides accountability, support, and feedback. Easily message your coach for questions, advice, and adjustments.
Runzy provides runners of all backgrounds with a personal running coach to help them achieve their goals.
When you sign-up with Runzy you are matched with a certified running coach who will learn about your running background and goals, and then develop a training plan specifically for you.
Your running coach will follow-up with you regularly to provide positive encouragement, help you stay on track, and update your training plan as needed.
Members of the SF Runs community can receive an exclusive discount on Runzy. Send an email to leonard@sfruns.com to learn more!
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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- 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)
June 6: Anti-Racist Run Club's Anniversary Run
SF Runs invites runners to attend the one year anniversary run of the Anti-Racist Run Club on Sunday, June 6th at 10:00 am. The event start/finish is at Fillmore & O'Farrell. You can run, walk, or bike and all paces are welcome. Additional details on this event are available here.
One additional element of this run will be to participate in a multi-city event being organized on June 6th by Sanctuary Runners to demonstrate solidarity with refugees, asylum seekers, and other communities. Runners will receive a free t-shirt (see photo; quantities are limited).
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#IRUNWITHMAUD
May 8, 2020
Ahmaud Aubrey Dedication Run
Join our virtual event here
Going for a run should not result in being shot to death.
But that is what happened to Ahmaud Aubrey. This is a tragedy and should never happen again.
Friday, May 8th, would have been Ahmaud's birthday.
We have an opportunity to add our miles and voices to those working to ensure that his story is heard, support is given to his family, and justice is served.
There is a lot more work to be done.
#IRunWithMaud
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/07/us/ahmaud-arbery-run-support-demonstration/index.html
https://www.gofundme.com/f/i-run-with-maud- Race ProductionComplete race management or strategic support for your event
Looking to start a new race or grow your existing event? SF Runs can help. We provide running production and consulting services to races of all sizes. Services are led by Leonard Adler, founder of SF Runs and a Certified Race Director with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA).
For a free consultation call (650) 776-8621 or send an e-mail to leonard@sfruns.com
Runner Safety & News
Crissy Field Avenue Converted to Multi-Use Trail
A new path has been created for runners/walkers that connects Crissy Field to the Presidio and Golden Gate Bridge. The Presidio Trust has permanently closed Crissy Field Avenue to vehicles and converted the roadway to a multi-use trail for pedestrians and cyclists. You can view the map above and read more details on this project here.
Partners & Sponsors
Send partnership & sponsorship inquiries to leonard@sfruns.com
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