Both the 12K runners/walkers and the 7K runners/walkers take off together from the Ferry Building on The Embarcadero. The course goes north along the Embarcadero, through Fisherman's Wharf via Jefferson and Aquatic Park and down Van Ness for a short leg of the run by the Municipal Pier.

Here, the course goes up the 30 degree grade called the McDowell Grade into Fort Mason. This is a one-block long grade which comes out at the Great Meadow atop Fort Mason. It is a downward course out of Fort Mason and onto Marina Boulevard across from the Marina Safeway.

7K COURSE

Inside the Presidio, the 7K runners and walkers are on Mason and turn left at Halleck for the last leg to the finish line, crossing Lincoln Blvd and turning onto Keyes for the finish line near the top of the grassy parade grounds. There is a long but gradual Grade on Halleck to Lincoln.

12K COURSE

Runners and walkers go alongside the Marina Green and the St. Francis Yacht Club into The Presidio National Park. Two blocks into the park, the 12K runners/walkers turn right, then left onto the Golden Gate Promenade for the run along the Promenade, by the Crissy Fields Wetlands and Marine Drive to Fort Point under the southern anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge. On the return, there is a gradual grade from Marine Drive onto Mason Street. Mason is a straight run to Halleck where a right turn will take the runners up a long but gradual grade to Lincoln and across Lincoln for the finish on Graham Street, at the top of the grassy parade grounds.

Whether you run or walk, enjoy the view. This is a sightseeing tour of San Francisco with beautiful vistas everywhere you turn.

Designated runners lanes will be clearly marked.  The 12K course is certified by USA Track & Field and is exactly 7.456 miles.  The 7K course is not certified and is a bit long, 4.5 miles rather than 4.3 miles.

TRAFFIC INFORMATION AND ROAD CLOSURES ON RACE MORNING

*  Northbound Embarcadero:  Closed 8 to 10am from Howard Street to Bay Street
*  Jefferson Street through Fisherman’s Wharf:  Closed 8:30 to 10am.  The course also impacts other Fisherman’s Wharf streets, including Hyde Street, Beach Street, Polk Street and North Point.
*  One westbound lane will be closed on Marina Blvd.:  Expect delays, 8:30am to 10am
*  Crissy Field:  Limited vehicle access, 8:30am to 11:00am
*  Lincoln Blvd. in the Presidio:  Closed between Halleck & Graham, 8:30am to 11:00am

Note:  At 11:00am, runners/walkers still on the course will be asked to move to the sidewalk to allow the roads to be re-opened to traffic. The finish line will be open until 11:30am and the Expo will be open until Noon.