It’s time for our FINAL adventure run of the season. And, we’re going BIG for this one.
We have a ‘short’ route which is a 5ish mile out/back route. For those going long, you’re heading all the way to Sausalito (nearly 11 miles) & returning the via Sausalito Ferry!
FYI, there are ferries departing Sausalito for the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero on Saturday at 11:30, 1:25, 3:10, 5:00, & 6:55PM.
Whether you’re running short or long, we’re getting things started at Aura Tea & Coffee (121 Spear Street, Suite B-05). There is a parking lot right next to Aura Tea & Coffee at Rincon Center if you’re driving.
Here’s a link to the course map…..
Adventure Run 5ish/10ish mile route
And, here’s a description for the route….
- We’ll head down Spear Street from Aura Cafe to Market Street. Turn RIGHT on Market Street and head towards the Embarcadero (.17 miles)
- Turn LEFT at the Embarcadero (the SOUTH side) and head towards Washington (.29 miles)
- At Washington use the pedestrian crosswalk to cross over to the NORTH side of the Embarcadero (.44 miles)
- We’ll cross over to the Embarcadero and head left (WEST) on the Embarcadero towards Fisherman’s Wharf. Continue running through Fisherman’s Wharf and through Aquatic Park.
- Head up Fort Mason Hill. Those going SHORT will turn around at the top of Fort Mason Hill and head back the way you came for 5ish miles!
- Those going LONG will descend Fort Mason Hill and veer RIGHT towards the Marina (3.05 miles).
- Continue along the Marina and connect with Mason Blvd (3.98 miles)
- Continue on Mason Street until just past Sports Basement. Take a sharp RIGHT and cut across Crissy Field to connect with Golden Gate Promenade (4.66 miles).
- Take a sharp LEFT just past the Warming Hut and head up Long Avenue. FYI, there are water fountains and restrooms at the Warming Hut (5.48 miles).
- At the top of Long Avenue turn RIGHT and follow the pedestrian path towards the Golden Gate Bridge (5.77 miles).
- Just before going underneath the bridge, turn LEFT and follow the switchbacks onto the pedestrian side of the bridge (6.18 miles).
- Continue towards the North end of the bridge. PLEASE BE CAREFUL! THERE ARE TYPICALLY A REASONABLE NUMBER OF TOURISTS WHO AREN’T PAYING ATTENTION. BE SMART AND BE POLITE IF YOU NEED TO GET AROUND SOMEONE.
- Continue to the end of the bridge to the Visitor Center. This is 7.98 MILES. There are portapotties at the Visitor Center and there should be water fountains available.
- Run underneath the bridge. There’s a funky little paved path that goes underneath the bridge and ends in a parking lot. You’ll head to the end of the parking lot and veer LEFT/DOWNHILL. At the bottom of this descent, you’ll continue running and merge with Moore Road (8.56 miles)
- Follow Moore Road to Center Road and veer RIGHT (8.84 miles)
- Follow Center Road to East Road and continue running past the Bay Area Discovery Museum (9 miles)
- Follow East Road to Alexander Ave and continue running on Alexander Ave into Sausalito (9.89 miles)
- Alexander briefly turns into South Street before running into Second Street. Turn RIGHT onto Second Street (10.17 miles).
- Follow Second Street to Richardson and turn RIGHT onto Richardson (10.36 miles). Richardson turns into Bridgeway.
- Continue running on Bridgeway until you reach Anchor Street. Turn RIGHT at Anchor Street and head into Gabrielson Park (10.89 miles).
- Follow Anchor Street into Gabrielson Park for 10.96 miles! There are water fountains and restrooms available for you to change if desired. The Sausalito Ferry Terminal is a short walk from the park!
FYI, there are ferries departing Sausalito for the Ferry Building on the Embarcadero on Saturday at 11:30, 1:25, 3:10, 5:00, & 6:55PM. Make sure you bring cash/cards to pay for the Ferry trip back to SF!
You can collect personal items from Aura Tea & Coffee (121 Spear Street, Suite B-05) in SF when you’re wrapped!
My cell is 415-572-4437 if you need to reach me for any reason.