From Coach Toby…

Let’s jump right in. We call this run The Fist. It will take you high atop a rocky outcrop right in the middle of Corona Heights Park. This spot is also known to locals as The Fist. I’ll tell you why before we kick off the run. Be prepared to explore!

Accessible to runners of all abilities, this workout is approximately 3.75 miles long and includes a moderate amount of climbing and hills, not to mention world class views of downtown SF and the bay. If you are new to running San Francisco’s hills, this run will be perfect for you. Take the climbs slowly, and incorporate walk breaks along the way if needed.

Back to the fist… the fist pump, the clenched fist – for runners, these symbolic gestures are synonymous with celebrating a personal best, strength & unity with running peers, or to acknowledge any workout requiring extra sweat and hard work. The fist reminds us we’re rugged around the edges and whether together or alone, always capable of reaching new heights.

Route map links:

MapMyRun Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2358174385
Strava Course Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/23528162
RunGo Course Map w/audio cues: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/ErAHdgMyOR

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 – 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!