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
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 clockwise 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

Aug
17
Sun
2025
Land’s End 5K
Aug 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Start/Finish location:
USSSF Monument parking lot, end of El Camino Del Mar

Start time: 9:00am

Course Description:
Run from the USSSF parking lot south towards Point Lobos Ave., make sharp turn at Point Lobos Ave., run on Lands End Trail towards El Camino Del Mar, turnaround before Lincoln Highway and return.

Course Map

Aug
23
Sat
2025
Walt Stack DSE Double Dipsea
Aug 23 all-day

DSE is once again partnering with Brazen Racing to help manage the growing popularity of the race and the increasing demands of permitting agencies, all for the purpose of ensuring this race continues to be available for many years to come.

New as of 2015 – To improve the safety of all participants, headphones and trekking poles will not be allowed on the course. Please visit the Brazen Racing Double Dipsea Site for more details.

Course Description

It begins at Stinson Beach, runs the length of the Dipsea Trail to Mill Valley then back to Stinson Beach. Epic views, adventures — and lots of stairs — await you!

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Aug
31
Sun
2025
Sierra Point 10K
Aug 31 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Start time: 9:00am

Start/Finish: Sierra Point Marina, 400 Sierra Point Pkwy, Brisbane

Course Description:
* Due to construction/path closure, the Sierra Point 10K has been altered to a “Double 5K – Out/back”.

Alternate 5K Course Description:
Run southbound on paved Bay Trail to turnaround cone. Run back toward Finish. Complete second 1.55m “Out/back”. Return to Finish.

Course Map:
Course Map of Oyster Point 10k

Sep
7
Sun
2025
Mountain Lake Park 5K & Kids Run
Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Race start: 9:00am

Start/Finish: West end of Mountain Lake Park path near 11th Ave & Lake St.

Course Description
Run East on Mountain Trail, turn left running North beside Mountain Lake
Continue on under tunnel, bear right until 14th avenue, turn around at steel posts
Run North on Park trail, keep straight uphill, turn around at Golf General Store running back on Park trail
Turn left to pass under tunnel again, follow path beside lake
Turn left to head East on Mountain trail, run uphill, turning around before Arguello, return straight on path to start

*Kid’s Run starts after finish of 5K race.

Course Map

Sep
14
Sun
2025
Stern Grove 4M
Sep 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Race start: 9:00am

Course Description:

Run on Wawona to 34th Ave, left onto Crestlake Street, left onto Sloat Blvd, left at 19th Ave and left/downhill on Wawona back to start (33rd Ave). Run second loop at 34th Ave & Wawona, drop down through barricade to Stern Grove, run entire length of grove, left uphill and exit Stern Grove. Turn left at 19th Ave, left/downhill on Wawona and back to 33rd Ave and finish.

Course Map:

Printable Map


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