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San Francisco

The City Runner’s Picks

Run Club


Fat Boys Run Club
@fatboysrunclub / Strava

“As the name implies, no experience necessary.“

Tue / PM / The Presidio
Sat / AM / Track Workout @ Kezar Stadium

04

San Francisco Running Company
@sfrunco / Website / Strava

San Francisco Running Company is a running store with two locations in the Marin County and frequent events in trail running.

Tue / PM / San Anselmo
Wed / AM / Trail run, Mt. Tam
Sat / AM / Mill Valley

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Unseen Run Club
@unseenrunclub / Strava

“For the unseen & overlooked.“

Wed / PM / Cole Valley
Sat / AM / Pacific Heights

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Running Store


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

05

San Francisco Running Company
@sfrunco / Website

San Francisco Running Company is a running store with two locations in the Marin County and an active part of the Bay Area trail community.

247 Shoreline Highway, Mill Valley, CA 94941
115 Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960

07

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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Local Race


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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Coffee Shop


The Coffee Movement
@thecoffeemovementsf / Website

Regarded as one of San Francisco's finest coffee shops, this Down Under inspired shop maintains its low key vibe and high quality coffee experience.

1030 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1737 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

04

Golden Goat Coffee
@goldengoatcoffee / Website

A rare multi-roaster coffee shop in San Francisco, this minuscule family owned shop brings to San Francisco fantastic coffee from roasters all over the world.

599 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

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Saint Frank Coffee
@saintfrankcoffee / Website

Sunny, airy, minimalist coffee shop known for its excellent coffee, from roasting to brewing to serving.

2340 Polk St, San Francisco, California

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Bakery


Arsicault Bakery
@arsicaultbakery / Website

Hands down the best croissant in the city, even in the country. Expect a long line at the Richmond location.

397 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
87 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102

03

Devil's Teeth Baking Company
@devilsteeth / Website

With two stores in outer Richmond and outer Sunset, Devil’s Teeth offers a wide range of baked goods and its breakfast sandwich is a local’s favorite.

3619 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
3876 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122

09

Pineapple King Bakery
@pineapplekingbakery / Website

A bustling, no-frills, to-go only Hong Kong-style bakery popular for its pineapple bun with more than a dozen flavors. A hidden gem in the Sunset district.

1915 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Public Transit


San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni) is the public transit system San Francisco. It operates a system of bus routes, a light rail system of six lines, two historic streetcar lines, and three historic cable lines.

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is a rapid transit system serving the San Francisco Bay Area. It connects San Francisco with East Bay (Oakland, Berkeley) as well as the the San Francisco International Airport. Inside the city, all BART lines operate along Mission St - Market St corridor.

AC Transit serves part of the East Bay region of San Francisco Bar Area.

You may use AC Transit bus services in Oakland and Berkeley, as well as the Transbay routes between East Bay and San Francisco (Salesforce Transit Center).

Golden Gate Transit serves the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area.

You may use Golden Gate Transit services (buses and ferries) between San Francisco and popular Marin County destinations including Sausalito, Tiburon, and Mill Valley.


Clipper is the all-in-one, reloadable transit card used for contactless fare payments throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Most public transit trips require one tap at the time of boarding, with limited time free transfer within the same transit agency. BART and Caltrain fares are calculated based on distance and travel zones therefore also require tagging off at the end of the trip.