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 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
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

Printable map
Course Map for Lake Merced Single Loop

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
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
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
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
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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Sep
21
Sun
2025
Lake Merced Half Marathon & 4.5 Mile Run
Sep 21 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Start/Finish for both races: North Lake Merced Parking Lot (foot of Sunset Blvd)

Start Time: 8:00am for BOTH the 4.5 mile AND Half Marathon

Half Marathon Course Description
Start/Finish at the north end Lake Merced Parking Lot (foot of Sunset Blvd). Run three clockwise loops around the lake staying entirely on jogging/pedestrian path. The 1st loop is cut shorter by crossing the east side of the “drawbridge” at the southern end of the lake. There will be at least one aid station per 4.5 mile loop with Water/Nuun near the start/finish area. If you need water more often, please carry a water bottle to refill at each loop. There is also a water fountain in the parking lot near the picnic tables on John Muir Dr around 2.5 miles.

The 4.5 mile race is one clockwise loop around the lake.

Course Map

Sep
28
Sun
2025
San Pedro Park Trail 5K, Kids Run & Member Picnic
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am

Start/Finish: San Pedro Park. Near 600 Oddstad Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044

Note: 10am Start Time *

Kids Race will follow the finish of the 5K race
Members Only Picnic will follow finish of Kids Race

Parking fees inside the park are $6, otherwise there is street parking in the adjacent neighborhoods; please be courteous and mindful of local regulations. Do not park in the church parking lot!

More information at San Pedro Valley Park Website.

Course Description
Course is a hilly trail run for the first mile with tricky technical rocky trail running and fire trail roads.

Race starts near volleyball court on footpath beside restrooms.
Run North across footbridge, turn left on Weiler Ranch Rd trail.
Run West approx 500ft to cone turnaround.
Run back East bearing left up onto Valley View Trail.
Follow trail up and back down to Weiler Ranch Rd trail.
Turn Sharp left on Weiler Ranch Rd trail.
Run East turning around at “Loop”.
Stay on Weiler Ranch Rd trail back towards Picnic Area.
Turn Left to finish back at Picnic area.

Course Map

Oct
5
Sun
2025
McLaren Park Shelley Drive 5K
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Start time: 9:00am

Start/Finish:
Large parking lot located at 21 Shelley Drive (the larger lot closer to Mansell, not the smaller lot near the amphitheater)

Course Description
Two clockwise loops. Start at the Parking Lot located at 21 Shelley Drive (the larger lot closer to Mansell, not the smaller lot near the amphitheater). Exit the parking lot, turn right on Shelley Drive, right onto Mansell, and right on Shelley Drive West.   Follow Shelley Drive to the start. Repeat loop.

 

Course Map