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Run SF "Golden Gate City" 5K/10K/13.1

Run SF "Golden Gate City" 5K/10K/13.1

Race Date

Mar 29, 2025

Location

San Francisco, CA

Runner Favorite92

The Experience

This exciting run is your chance to experience your city like never before. Whether you're racing for a personal best or just out for a fun stroll with friends, this event is all about celebrating the energy and spirit of the local City. The course will guide you through iconic landmarks and hidden gems that make this City one-of-a-kind. As you race through the heart of it all, enjoy the sights, sounds, and community spirit that make this run a truly special experience! Overview: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list. This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!   There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting! When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. 

Timing: - Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.  - No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)! What You Get (Swag Bag): - Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only) - Finisher's Towel or Giveaway - Finisher's Medal!  - Digital Training Pack  - Online Results & Certificate of Completion - Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs - We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.  Packet Pickup: No hassle of picking up packets required! -Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling) - Race bibs are provided on race day When will I get my Swag? You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race. Race Updates: We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps. Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race) Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!    Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: info@thebestraces.com) (Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis) Wave A: 7:30AM Wave B: 8:00AM Wave C: 8:30AM Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave) Are there any other Questions we missed? https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/ Virtual Run Option: - Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.  Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal!  Race Bundle: Sign-up for more races and get a discount!  Sponsorships & Promoting your Business: If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events   Team Glo Volunteers: If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/   Be part of the Journey! Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

Running Shirt Packet

Start Location

Lands End (Course Map will be emailed), San Francisco, CA, 94129

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

-0.07 m

Separation

1.1%

Also Offers

5K10K1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

CA25031TEB · 2025 Golden Gate Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

Quality Score

Runner Favorite92
Methodology
Heritage20/20

23 years running

Size15/15

~4,247 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty17/20

17% returning runners

Course & details10/15

USATF certified · 2 timing sources

National draw10/10

runners from 47 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:10:23

Weather10/10

typical high 59°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

48°

Afternoon (High)

59°

Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable

0.1"

Precipitation

17 mph

Wind

77%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 70,436 finishers actually crossed the line across 23 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

70,436

Median time

2:17:34

Latest turnout

4,251

States

51

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:00p50 median ≈ 2:106:35

Turnout by year

20172025

'17'18'19'21'22'23'24'25
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