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San Francisco
Run Club (Social)
A Runner’s Mind
@a.runners.mind / Website / Strava
A Runner’s Mind is a local running store with two locations in San Francisco and Burlingame.
Tue, Thu / PM / A Runner’s Mind San Francisco store
More runs from their Burlingame store.
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BV Run Club
@bvrunclub / Strava
“Proud to cross the starting line.“
Wed / PM / Mission District (Trick Dog Bar)
Sat / AM / Golden Gate Park (Uncle John’s Tree)
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Fat Boys Run Club
@fatboysrunclub / Strava
“As the name implies, no experience necessary.“
Tue / PM / The Presidio
Sat / AM / Track Workout @ Kezar Stadium
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Golden Gate Running Club
@goldengaterunningclub / Website / Strava
“A friendly running club for all levels.” Membership required ($50/year).
Wed / PM / Track workout @ Kezar Stadium
Sun / AM / Crissy Field
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Hella Bae Running
@hellabaerunning / Website / Strava
”Bay Area based female running crew that encourages and supports athletes of all levels and backgrounds with a focus on diversity and just staying active.”
Wed / PM / Sports Basement Stonetown (monthly)
Thu / PM / Hayes Valley (bi-weekly)
More weekly runs in Burlingame, Redwood City, and Walnut Creek.
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Marina Run Club
@marinarunclub_sf / Website
“A community of runners for all levels. Start together, end with coffee“
Tue, Thu, Sat / AM / Marina
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Noe Valley Run Club
@noevalleyrunclub / Strava
“A group of local residents who meet Friday mornings for runs, coffee and croissants.”
Fri / AM / Noe Valley
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Oh! Run Club
@o.h.run.club / Strava
“Runner friends looking to meet more runner friends! We love donuts too.“
Sun / AM / Golden Gate Park
Frequent collaborations with other run clubs.
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Renegade Running
@renegade_running / Website / Strava
Renegade Running is a retail specialty running store and community in Oakland.
Sat / AM / Lake Merritt
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Run Club SF
@runclubsf / Website
”The social club with a running problem.” Membership required ($120/quarter).
Tue / PM / Golden Gate Park
Thu / PM / Kezar Stadium
Sat / AM / Long run, various lcations
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San Francisco Front Runners
@sffrontrunners / Website / Strava
The founding chapter of a worldwide network of LGBTQIA+ running and walking clubs.
Tue / PM / Ferry Building
Thu / PM / Castro
Sat / AM / Stow Lake
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Sports Basement
@sportsbasement / Website
Sports Basement is a sports & outdoors store in the Bay Area with multiple locations.
Wed / PM / Sports Basement (Crissy Field)
More weekly runs from other stores.
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Unseen Run Club
@unseenrunclub / Strava
“For the unseen & overlooked.“
Wed / PM / Cole Valley (North Beach Pizza)
Sat / AM / Pacific Heights (The Yard)
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We Run SF
@werunsf_org / Strava
“We are dedicated runners who love meeting new people and getting together.“
Wed / PM / Financial District
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Run Club (Competitive)
Excelsior Running Club
@excelsior_rc / Website / Strava
Based in San Francisco, founded in 1973.
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Impala Racing Team
@impalaracing / Website
Women's team based in San Francisco, founded in 1979.
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Oakland Track Club
@oaklandtrackclub / Website / Strava
Based in Oakland, founded in 2017.
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Peninsula Distance Club
@peninsuladistanceclub / Website
Based in the Peninsula, founded in 2007.
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That's Fine Track Club
@thatsfinetrackclub / Strava
Based in Oakland, founded in 2012.
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West Valley Track Club
@westvalleytc / Website / Strava
Based in San Francisco, founded in 1964.
The oldest track club in Northern California.
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Running Store
Adidas San Francisco
@adidasrunning
Located in the Westfield San Francisco Center in Downtown San Francisco.
865 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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A Runner’s Mind
@a.runners.mind / Website
A Runner’s Mind is a local running store with two locations in San Francisco and Burlingame.
3575 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1111 Howard Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
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Nike San Francisco
@nikerunning / Website
Five-story flagship store in Downtown San Francisco.
278 Post St, San Francisco, CA, 94108
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On The Run
@ontherunshoes / Website
Shoe store in Inner Sunset, founded in 1977.
1310 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Renegade Running
@renegade_running / Website
A retail store and community in Oakland, Renegade Running is built on the ethos of community, diversity, and creativity; and partner with small, innovative brands from across the globe.
45 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
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Road Runner Sports
@roadrunnersports / Website
National chain with five stores in the Bay Area: Berkeley, Campbell, Concord, San Carlos. Sunnyvale.
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Sports Basement
@sportsbasement / Website
Sports Basement is a sports & outdoors store with a dozen locations all over the Bay Area. Three stores are in San Francisco:
610 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94129
1590 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94103
3251 20th Ave, Suite 390, San Francisco, CA 94132
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Transports
@transports.run.swim / Website
Transports is a running and swimming specialty store and has been serving the Bay Area’s running and swimming community since 1982.
6014 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
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Local Race
Hot Chocolate Run
@hotchocolaterunseries / Website
Early January; 15K, 10K, 5K
“America's Sweetest Run.”
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San Francisco Half Marathon
@sanfranciscohalfmarathon / Website
Early February; Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
The popular local race is going into its 40th edition in 2024.
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Napa Valley Marathon
@nvmarathon / Website
Early March; Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
Point to point marathon passes beautiful scenery, vineyards, and some of the most world-renowned wineries along the way.
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Oakland Marathon
@oaklandmarathon / Website
Mid March; Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
“Run the Town, Stay for the Party!“
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Bay to Breakers
@baytobreakers / Website
Mid May; 12K
“A celebration of life, laughter, and the personality of San Francisco,“ the fun run is one of the oldest, largest and most popular footraces in the country.
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San Francisco Marathon
@thesfmarathon / Website
Late July; Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Ultra
A scenic, though hilly, course to experience the beauty, history and culture of San Francisco.
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Santa Rosa Marathon
@santarosamarathon / Website
Late August; Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Running through the heart of California wine country, this mostly flat course is a popular last-minute Boston Qualifier.
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Giant Race
@giantrace / Website
Early September; 10K, 5K
The Giant Race Series follow the San Francisco Giants from spring training in Scottsdale to an annual race in San Francisco to end the season.
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Rock 'n' Roll San Jose
@runrocknroll / Website
Early October; Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
A fun, music-filled course in Downtown San Jose.
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Golden Gate Half Marathon
@goldengatehalf / Website
Early November; Half Marathon, 5K
A scenic course along the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge.
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Berkeley Half Marathon
@berkeleyhalf / Website
Mid November; Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
Experience Berkeley’s iconic streets and picturesque waterfront in this loop course.