2026 SFFR Pride Run (46th annual)
Our mission: The SF Front Runners Pride Run is a community-led event supporting outstanding local nonprofits, promoting fitness, and celebrating LGBTQ+ pride on the Saturday morning of SF Pride weekend. It features an inclusive 5K/10K run or walk and kids’ dash open to all ages, abilities, and gender identities.
Where: Middle Drive West at Metson Road in Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA
When: Saturday June 27th, 2026 (Pride Weekend!)
- 6:30 AM: Set up starts
- 8:00 AM: Check in, same day registration and bag check open
- 8:15 AM: Kid’s dash
- 8:30 AM: Race director’s welcome, local dignitary remarks and group stretch
- 9:00 AM: 5k and 10k start
- 10:00 AM: Awards ceremony at registration tent
- 11:00 AM: 5k and 10k close
- 11:15 AM: Bag check closes
- 12:00 noon: Break for brunch!
Questions: Reach out to Brendan Herger, at b@herger.co or https://herger.co/c
To learn more, check out https://www.sffr.org/priderun
To register, check out Race Roster
To volunteer, fill out FORM TBD
Beneficiary
We're proud to announce that the 2026 Pride Run beneficiary is Rafiki Coalition
Rafiki's mission statement: At Rafiki Coalition, our mission is to eliminate health inequities in San Francisco’s Black, LGBTQ+, and marginalized communities through education, advocacy, and holistic health and wellness services in a culturally affirming environment. We are committed to empowering individuals and communities to achieve optimal health and well-being by addressing the physical, mental, and social factors that impact health.
From Shanell Williams, Rafiki's Executive Director:For 40 years, Rafiki has promoted health equity through culturally grounded programs that integrate prevention, treatment, and advocacy. Our mission is to eliminate health inequities in Black, LGBTQ+, and marginalized communities. Our shared commitment to wellness, fitness, and culturally affirming care speaks to how inclusion, pride, and well-being are celebrated, integrated, and accessible throughout the year.
Organizer
SF Front Runners is San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ running community welcoming runners and walkers of all levels, fostering fitness, friendship, and pride year-round through group runs, social events, and community engagement. Join us to celebrate personal achievement and support inclusivity in every stride.
https://sffr.org/
Events
We are pleased to offer 5 events this year:
- In person 5k
- In person 10k
- 100m kids dash
- Virtual 5k (new, with t-shirt in the mail!)
- Virtual 10k (new, with t-shirt in the mail!)
Course
Our USATF certified course covers the best of SF’s Golden Gate Park. Check out our Strava map here
Bib pickup
Stay tuned for details!
Volunteering
Stay tuned for details!
Virtual event
Stay tuned for details!
Fine print
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Medals will go to the top three finishers in the overall men, women, and non-binary divisions as well as for by gender identity for each age group: under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 and over.
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The 10K course is two loops of the 5K course.
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The course is USATF certified
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The event is USATF sanctioned
Media kit
Media kit: Pride Run 2026 media kit