DSE Race Schedule 

All races begin at 9:00am unless otherwise noted.  Race check-in/race day registration begins 45 minutes prior to race start.  Course details are subject to race day modifications based on weather, construction, and other factors.

Gold, Child, and Teen memberships include unlimited races.  Standard member race fee is $5.  Non-member race fee is $10.  Thank you!

Races have a 15 minute/mile pace time limit, and course/finish lines will close accordingly. If you expect to run over a 15 minute mile, please consider our self-timer option.

Jul
13
Sun
2025
Great Highway 5K
Jul 13 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Start time: 9:00am

Start/Finish: Taraval and the Great Highway

Course Description:
Run 1.55 miles to Lincoln Boulevard and return the same way to finish.

Course Map

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GreatHighway5K-2015

Jul
17
Thu
2025
Thursday night Lake Merced, Summer Series #7 – DSE members only
Jul 17 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The Thursday Night Summer Series is limited to DSE members only.

Sign-Up for Summer Series Race using this link

Start Time: 6:30PM

Course Description

Run one 4.5 mile clockwise loop around the lake staying entirely on jogging/pedestrian path.

Course Map

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Course Map for Lake Merced Single Loop

Jul
20
Sun
2025
Oyster Point Marina 5 Mile
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Start time:  9:00am

Start/Finish:
Oyster Point Marina Park (Next to the ferry terminal)
1 Harbormaster Road
South San Francisco

Flat, fast and scenic out/back course along a paved route, closed to traffic and following the Bay Trail along the waterfront.

The start line is next to the ferry terminal. The course will be an out and back. From the start, cross the road to the path on the south side of the Marina, run out 2.5 miles, turn around, go back to start.

5M Course Map

 

Jul
24
Thu
2025
Thursday night Lake Merced, Summer Series #8 – DSE members only
Jul 24 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The Thursday Night Summer Series is limited to DSE members only.

Sign-Up for Summer Series Race using this link

Start Time: 6:30PM

Course Description

Run one 4.5 mile clockwise loop around the lake staying entirely on jogging/pedestrian path.

Course Map

Printable map
Course Map for Lake Merced Single Loop

Jul
27
Sun
2025
No DSE run – Opportunity to enter or volunteer at the San Francisco Marathon
Jul 27 all-day

No DSE run – Opportunity to run or volunteer at the San Francisco Marathon

Jul
31
Thu
2025
Thursday night Lake Merced, Summer Series #9 – DSE members only
Jul 31 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The Thursday Night Summer Series is limited to DSE members only.

Sign-Up for Summer Series Race using this link

Start Time: 6:30PM

Course Description

Run one 4.5 mile clockwise loop around the lake staying entirely on jogging/pedestrian path.

Course Map

Printable map
Course Map for Lake Merced Single Loop

Aug
3
Sun
2025
Mission Bay 5k
Aug 3 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Start time: 9:00am

Start/Finish location:
Crane Cove Park, San Francisco

Course Description:
Start in Crane Cove Park, run north along the waterfront, go around Oracle Park in a counterclockwise route, return along the waterfront to Crane Cove Park

Course Map

Aug
7
Thu
2025
Thursday night Lake Merced, Summer Series #10 – DSE members only
Aug 7 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The Thursday Night Summer Series is limited to DSE members only.

Sign-Up for Summer Series Race using this link

Start Time: 6:30PM

Course Description

Run one 4.5 mile clockwise loop around the lake staying entirely on jogging/pedestrian path. There is a 1 hour time limit. If you can’t complete the course in 1 hour (13:25 pace) you must self-time and start prior to 6:30pm. Finish line closes at 7:30pm.

Course Map

Printable map
Course Map for Lake Merced Single Loop

Aug
10
Sun
2025
Rockaway Beach 5K
Aug 10 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Start/Finish:
Rockaway Beach Parking Lot
Dondee St & San Marlo Way
Pacifica, CA 94044

Start time: 9:00am

5K Course Description
Run southbound on beach promenade, left onto Rockaway Beach Blvd., Run onto Nick Gust Way, take detour, rejoin Rockaway Beach promenade.
Run past Taco Bell to turnaround cone.
Return the same way to Finish.

5K Course Map

Course Map for Rockaway Beach 5k

Aug
14
Thu
2025
2025 Summer Series Fun Run, Awards, and more! Lake Merced * Members Only
Aug 14 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The Thursday Night Summer Series is limited to DSE members only.

Start Time: 6:30PM

Course Description

Run one 4.5 mile clockwise loop around the lake staying entirely on jogging/pedestrian path. There is a 1 hour time limit. If you can’t complete the course in 1 hour (13:25 pace) you must self-time and start prior to 6:30pm. Finish line closes at 7:30pm.

Course Map

Printable map
Course Map for Lake Merced Single Loop