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.

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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