San Francisco is a constant in life.
At least for past 15 years (or is it 16, don't remember).
Wish is to continue as much as I can.
The event is magical. Over the years lots has changed (except spectators, still not in numbers a city like San Francisco deserves but we will get there someday) -- Golden gate leg got added (2004 I think), the same year runner's world sponsored it, which bumped its participation from low thousands to 10,000+.
As of 2017, I believe there are 30-40k odd runners at start line.
Regardless, if you want a tour of the city, this event does it for you. Starts right by the clock tower on embarcadaro, with early miles along the peers, Ghirardelli, North beach, Presidio, Marina, Crissy fields before it goes up the bridge. If you lucky (most of the years you were), you have a clear sky and see golden gate in its full splendor and beauty. Other years, like this year, you are on it but you can't see it (thanks Mr. Fog). Still the fresh city breeze is enough to breath life in a stone and runners certainly do enjoy that segment on the run.
Out from the city, you are in in Richmond district before entering Golden gate park. a 6-7 miles stroll-in-the-park later, you are off to last 6-7 miles via Haight/Ashbury, Mission district leading upto the ballpark (some years, depending upon when you are finishing, you get to watch the ball game in action:), I recall early Barry bond years when bay will be full of Kayaks with folks hoping to catch his home run ball.
And then the finish, exactly where you started.
Run it, if you haven't...and I hope to find you there next year!
Keep those donations coming folks. Lots of love from the bottom of my heart.
We.Will.Make.50k.Happen!!
To donate: visit www.tinyurl.com/arun12in12lp -> click on "DONATE TO THIS FUND RAISER"
At least for past 15 years (or is it 16, don't remember).
Wish is to continue as much as I can.
The event is magical. Over the years lots has changed (except spectators, still not in numbers a city like San Francisco deserves but we will get there someday) -- Golden gate leg got added (2004 I think), the same year runner's world sponsored it, which bumped its participation from low thousands to 10,000+.
As of 2017, I believe there are 30-40k odd runners at start line.
Regardless, if you want a tour of the city, this event does it for you. Starts right by the clock tower on embarcadaro, with early miles along the peers, Ghirardelli, North beach, Presidio, Marina, Crissy fields before it goes up the bridge. If you lucky (most of the years you were), you have a clear sky and see golden gate in its full splendor and beauty. Other years, like this year, you are on it but you can't see it (thanks Mr. Fog). Still the fresh city breeze is enough to breath life in a stone and runners certainly do enjoy that segment on the run.
Out from the city, you are in in Richmond district before entering Golden gate park. a 6-7 miles stroll-in-the-park later, you are off to last 6-7 miles via Haight/Ashbury, Mission district leading upto the ballpark (some years, depending upon when you are finishing, you get to watch the ball game in action:), I recall early Barry bond years when bay will be full of Kayaks with folks hoping to catch his home run ball.And then the finish, exactly where you started.
Run it, if you haven't...and I hope to find you there next year!
Keep those donations coming folks. Lots of love from the bottom of my heart.We.Will.Make.50k.Happen!!
To donate: visit www.tinyurl.com/arun12in12lp -> click on "DONATE TO THIS FUND RAISER"
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