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

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

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

Jul
24
Thu
2025
Thursday night Lake Merced, Summer Series #8 – DSE members only
Jul 24 @ 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

Jul
31
Thu
2025
Thursday night Lake Merced, Summer Series #9 – DSE members only
Jul 31 @ 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

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

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

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

Nov
2
Sun
2025
Lake Merced Single Loop 4.5M
Nov 2 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Race start: 9:00am

Course Description

Start/Finish at the north end Lake Merced Parking Lot (south end of Sunset Blvd). Run one clockwise loop around the lake staying entirely on jogging/pedestrian path.

Course Map

Printable Map
Course Map for Lake Merced Single Loop