Start: Crepes on Cole (intersection of Carl & Cole). Feel free to leave your jacket in the K-Stars bin at Crepes on Cole!
The Course:
This 10-mile loop course slopes gently downhill to sea level during the first half, then rises again during the second half. Maps and directions will also be available at the start of the run.
Directions:
Beginning at Carl/Cole streets, run west on Carl St. Turn right on Stanyan Street. At the entrance to Golden Gate Park, turn left onto the path and run through the tunnel. After exiting the tunnel, immediately turn right and run up the path alongside Kezar Drive. Bear left onto JFK Dr. Run west on JFK Dr for several miles. Turn left onto Chain of Lakes Dr. Turn right onto MLK Dr. Turn left onto Great Highway. Turn around at Noriega St. At the Dutch Windmill, turn right onto JFK Dr. Continue straight onto MLK Dr. Bear left onto Middle Dr West. Bear left onto Overlook Dr (dirt path). Turn left onto Transverse Dr, then immediately turn right onto JFK Dr (at underpass) and return to the start.
*6-Mile Alternative:
At Spreckels Lake, turn left onto dirt path toward the Polo Field. Run through the tunnel and turn right onto the paved track. Run halfway around the track, then turn right through the other tunnel. After exiting the tunnel, immediately turn left onto the path toward Speedway Meadow. Merge onto JFK Dr before the underpass and return to the start.
After the Run:
Stop in at Crepes on Cole for breakfast and conversation!
