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Saturday Morning Run

Start your weekend with San Francisco FrontRunners in Golden Gate Park. Choose a walk or run from 1 to 5 miles, meet runners and walkers of every pace, and stay for brunch with the group afterward.

San Francisco FrontRunners at the Saturday morning run

About the Run

A group of 25 to 100 runners and walkers meets at the Blue Heron Lake Picnic Area near the Blue Heron Lake Boathouse. Choose a 1 or 2 mile walk or a 3, 4, or 5 mile run.

Saturday

9:00 AM
Rain or shine

Meeting Point

Blue Heron Lake Picnic Area
Near the boathouse

Distances

1 or 2 mile walk
3, 4, or 5 mile run

Bag Drop & Parking

Bag drop is generally available if you arrive by 8:50 AM. Free street parking is available on Blue Heron Lake Drive.

Afterward

Join a no-host group for brunch at a rotating nearby location.

Choose Your Route

Saturday offers walking and running options through Golden Gate Park. The run routes are loops, so plan to complete the full listed distance to return to the starting point.

Map of the 1 mile Blue Heron Lake walk

Blue Heron Lake Walk

1 or 2 miles

Our most popular walking option circles Blue Heron Lake. Complete one lap for 1 mile or two laps for 2 miles.

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Map of the 3.5 mile Carousel Run

Carousel Run

3.5 miles

This loop follows Blue Heron Lake, Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and JFK Promenade, with highlights including Hippie Hill, the Children's Carousel, and the Conservatory of Flowers.

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Map of the 4 mile Bison Run

Bison Run

4 miles

This loop includes a little trail running along the Fulton trail and paths near JFK Drive. Highlights include the park's bison paddock and Spreckels Lake.

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Runners on the Saturday 5 mile beach route Map of the Saturday 5 mile beach route

Beach Run

5 miles

Our world-famous beach-and-back loop follows JFK Promenade, Middle Drive West, Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, the Great Highway along Ocean Beach, and JFK back to the start. Highlights include Ocean Beach and Lindley Meadow.

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Everyone Is Welcome

All ages and abilities are welcome. We are a club of all faces and all paces, and we are proud to include both runners and walkers. Whether you are training for Boston or joining us for a walk around the lake, you will be in good company.

Run Information

  • The group meets and runs rain or shine.
  • Please arrive by 8:50 AM if you plan to use the bag drop.
  • The running routes are loops and require the full listed distance.
  • Please stay alert at road crossings and follow traffic signals.
  • Free street parking is available on Blue Heron Lake Drive.

Brunch Afterwards

Brunch locations rotate, but there are almost always groups heading to Crepevine and Bar 49. Ask around after the run and join whichever group sounds good to you.

Stay Connected

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