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
10
Thu
2025
Thursday night Lake Merced, Summer Series #6 – DSE members only
Jul 10 @ 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/Finish: JFK Dr. & Transverse Dr.

Course Description
Run eastbound on Kennedy Drive.
Right turn (uphill) onto Stow Lake Drive.
Run to Turnaround cone (.06m)
Reverse directions, right back onto Kennedy Drive.
Run east up Kennedy Drive to McLaren Lodge. Turnaround at Barricade at Kezar Drive, start back and turn right on East Conservatory Drive. Run up and around East Conservatory Drive then back onto Kennedy Drive and return to finish.

Course Map

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/Finish: JFK Dr. & Transverse Dr.

Course Description
Run eastbound on Kennedy Drive.
Right turn (uphill) onto Stow Lake Drive.
Run to Turnaround cone (.06m)
Reverse directions, right back onto Kennedy Drive.
Run east up Kennedy Drive to McLaren Lodge. Turnaround at Barricade at Kezar Drive, start back and turn right on East Conservatory Drive. Run up and around East Conservatory Drive then back onto Kennedy Drive and return to finish.

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/Finish: JFK Dr. & Transverse Dr.

Course Description
Run eastbound on Kennedy Drive.
Right turn (uphill) onto Stow Lake Drive.
Run to Turnaround cone (.06m)
Reverse directions, right back onto Kennedy Drive.
Run east up Kennedy Drive to McLaren Lodge. Turnaround at Barricade at Kezar Drive, start back and turn right on East Conservatory Drive. Run up and around East Conservatory Drive then back onto Kennedy Drive and return to finish.

Course Map

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/Finish: JFK Dr. & Transverse Dr.

Course Description
Run eastbound on Kennedy Drive.
Right turn (uphill) onto Stow Lake Drive.
Run to Turnaround cone (.06m)
Reverse directions, right back onto Kennedy Drive.
Run east up Kennedy Drive to McLaren Lodge. Turnaround at Barricade at Kezar Drive, start back and turn right on East Conservatory Drive. Run up and around East Conservatory Drive then back onto Kennedy Drive and return to finish.

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/Finish: JFK Dr. & Transverse Dr.

Course Description
Run eastbound on Kennedy Drive.
Right turn (uphill) onto Stow Lake Drive.
Run to Turnaround cone (.06m)
Reverse directions, right back onto Kennedy Drive.
Run east up Kennedy Drive to McLaren Lodge. Turnaround at Barricade at Kezar Drive, start back and turn right on East Conservatory Drive. Run up and around East Conservatory Drive then back onto Kennedy Drive and return to finish.

Course Map

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

Summer Series is for 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