Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Wednesday Marina/Presidio Run (3/26/14)

Tuesday's run launches from Presidio Sport & Medicine at 1162B Gorgas Avenue. Here's a map link to the launch location-

Presidio Run Rendezvous Point

We're logging 2-5 miles. This is a pretty run through the Presidio, Crissy Field, and a little bit of the Marina (if you're doing 4-5). Here's a link to the course map-

Wednesday Presidio Run Course Map

We'll launch from Presidio Sport & Medicine and promptly take a left on Girard Avenue. After running a short distance (1/4 mile) on Girard, we'll run into Lincoln Ave. Turn right on Lincoln.

You'll continue on Lincoln into the Presidio past the San Francisco National Cemetery (it will be on your left).

Roughly 200 meters after you pass the cemetery you will see a MM2 on the ground in chalk. Beginners will turn around here and head back to the start for 2 MILES!.

Everyone else will continue to the intersection of Lincoln/McDowell. This is a controlled, 4 way stop. Turn right on Mcdowell and head downhill towards Old Mason Street.

Turn RIGHT on Old Mason Street and continue running on the paved pedestrian path until you reach the metal power box on YOUR LEFT. This is 1.5 miles. There will be a MM3 here in chalk as well. Intermediate turn around here and head back to Presidio Sport & Medicine for 3 MILES!

Advanced and Race level runners will continue running along Old Mason Street past Sports Basement (on your RIGHT). Shortly after passing Sports Basement, you will reach the intersection of Mason/Halleck. Crissy Field Center will be on your RIGHT. This is 2 miles. There will be a MM4 here in chalk as well. Advanced runners turn around here and head back to Presidio Sport & Medicine for 4 MILES!

Race level runners will continue running along Old Mason Street which eventually turns into Marina Boulevard. Shortly after you pass the volleyball court area (on your  LEFT), you will reach the intersection of Marina/Baker. This is 2.5 miles. Race runners will turn around here and head back to Presidio Sport & Medicine for 5 MILES!

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