Golden Gate Half Marathon & 5K

Golden Gate Half Marathon & 5K

Golden Gate Half Marathon & 5K

( 8 reviews )
62% of reviewers recommend this race
  • San Francisco,
    California,
    United States
  • November
  • 3 miles/5K, 13.1 miles/Half Marathon
  • Road Race
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The Golden Gate Half is a spectacular journey through this stunning City by the Bay. The chance to run across the Golden Gate Bridge is an experience unlike any other, but it is far from the only breathtaking moment you’ll enjoy along the way.

The fun begins along the shore of the San Francisco Bay. You’ll line up at the storied Muni Pier in Aquatic Park, where you can take in magnificent views of not only the Golden Gate Bridge, but also infamous Alcatraz. From there, you’ll trek through both the Marina and Presidio as the bridge draws ever closer.

Once you reach this masterpiece of cable and steel, you’ll first travel on the eastern walkway toward Vista Point and then head back to the City on the bridge’s western walkway. All the while, stretched out before you will be the extraordinary sights of both the San Francisco cityscape and coastline.

After you exit the bridge, the last leg of the half marathon will take you to Beach Street & Ghirardelli Square where countless locals and fellow runners will be cheering you on to the finish line!

Kaisa Gonsalves

Santa Rosa, California, United States
0 1
2018
"0/2 -- Would not do this race again "
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Kaisa Gonsalves's thoughts:

Not enough porta potties (line was 100 ppl deep easy 30 mins prior to race - people had to leave to go start). All the non-runners hanging out at the front of the race (race director could have said "Hey, if you are planning to walk, step back!" but no, nothing... lots of selfies, etc.) You burn a TON of energy running around all of the non-runners that positioned themselves at the front. They don't do any awards other than a finisher medal, which is probably why there are so many walkers. I ran the half a number of years ago, and it was a similarly poor experience. It is unfortunate, because the scenery is second to none.

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