From Coach Toby…..

Welcome to our second wildcard run! The route is a simple one – through Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach and back, and includes some well-groomed park trails. Choose a 4 or 6 mile option. The trails are non-technical, so road running shoes will do just fine.

Our weekly 3-6 mile wildcard runs are designed to develop strength, endurance and mental grit, and will often take us to less known San Francisco spots. My aim is to make these fun, challenging, and accessible to runners of all abilities. Looking forward to sharing them with you.

Week 2 Route Map:

Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/24615104
Map My Run: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2018643478

Directions:

-Exit stadium west entrance, turn right and cross Kezar Drive at the traffic light.
-Head into Golden Gate Park on MLK Jr Drive.
-At stop sign, cross Bowling Green and turn left to stay on MLK.
-Continue on the paved path to 19th Ave/Crossover Drive.
-Cross safely through the intersection and briefly continue on MLK.
-MLK will intersect with Transverse Dr (on the right)
-Make a LEFT here at the pedestrian crosswalk to transition over to the paved path on the left side of MLK. (the other side of the street)
-After crossing MLK, turn right and immediately look for the entrance to a dirt trail on your left.

-For those running 6 miles, run along this trail until its very end. It runs parallel and in-between Lincoln Way (on the left) and MLK (on the right).
-Cross over 25th Avenue.
-4 Mile Turnaround – trail and Sunset Blvd intersection
-6 milers cross over Sunset and continue along trail
-Cross over Chain of Lakes Drive
-The dirt trail ends at Lincoln Drive and MLK Jr. Drive.
-Continue west to the Great Highway via the sidewalk
-Cross over the Great Highway at the stoplight, and run up the dunes to greet the Pacific Ocean. A great spot for views and pics before heading back the way you came to Kezar Stadium.