From Coach Toby….
The fist pump, the clenched fist – for runners, these symbolic gestures are synonymous with celebrating a personal record, strength & unity with peers, or any workout involving blood, sweat and tears. The fist reminds us we’re rugged around the edges and whether together or alone, capable of reaching new heights.
Let’s segue into our run. Starting from Kezar Stadium’s west entrance gate, today’s wildcard run will take you high atop a San Francisco rocky outcrop know as “The Fist”. Accessible to all, this run is approximately 3.75 miles and includes a moderate amount of climbing and hills, and world class views of downtown and the SF Bay.
Route map links:
MapMyRun: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2358174385
Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/23528162
Directions:
- Exiting Kezar Stadium’s west entrance, make a left and then another left onto Frederick St.
- Continue on the left side of Frederick Street to Clayton St.
- Right on Clayton St.
- Left on 17th St. (This is a busy intersection – please be careful crossing)
- Shortly thereafter, left on Roosevelt Way.
- At Roosevelt Way and Museum Way (to your right), look for the park to your right. This is Corona Heights Park. Turn right, crossing Roosevelt at the pedestrian crosswalk to enter the park.
- Run into the park and clockwise on the dirt path, up to the top of the jagged rocks. You’ve reached “The Fist!”
- Descend down the backside of the hill and back to Roosevelt Way. Cross the street again and make a right back onto Roosevelt Way.
- Left on Park Hill Ave
- Right on Buena Vista Avenue East (cross over Buena Vista so you are running on the Buena Vista Park side/sidewalk)
- The sidewalk will run alongside the park down to Haight Street. Enjoy the views.
- At Haight Street, cross Haight and continue north on Baker Street.
- At Oak Street, cross over into the Panhandle and make a left.
- Take the Panhandle’s paved sidewalk path west to Stanyan St.
- Left at Stanyan, then quick right at Kezar Drive.
- Run along paved path back to Kezar Stadium – done!