Welcome to the Golden Gate Running Club of San Francisco!

The Golden Gate Running Club is a group of runners in San Francisco, California with a whole host of running abilities — we run the gamut. Club members compete in adventure races, marathons, relays, 10Ks, and triathlons, to name just a few. Not competitive? Many of our members just enjoy running once or twice a week, for either the fitness or the enjoyment of it.

Come join us for our Sunday morning runs at the Warming Hut near the fishing pier at the western end of Crissy Field (we have a 10 am start so one may fully enjoy the previous evening) followed by our customary brunch thereafter. Two groups leave at this time, a short course (about 5 miles) and a long course (up to 12 miles). We modify runs, pace, and distance to fit the runners present. Wednesday night we host a coached track workout at Kezar Stadium, meeting at the southeast corner of the track at 7p.m. Runners of all ability levels participate in this as well.

We run hard and we play hard. Members have placed very highly in many events in the state and nation. In a recent group relay (Hood to Coast — lots of fun!), we placed 23rd in a field of 283. We're a supportive and encouraging group of runners. We hold no expectations of ability; group runs have a "no drop" rule. During races, we place more emphasis on completing the event with no injuries and having fun than getting the "medal". If you're looking for a low-stress running club, to have fun, exercise, and meet new people, this is the club for you. Come join us for a run and check us out. We would love to meet you!

For more information, see Who We Are, or join our Yahoo! Group and watch for email. Hope to see you out there!

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Huge congrats to GGRCs team Old Farts and Young Upstarts (or something like that) for their spectacular relay at the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey---a 178 mile, 12 runner, two day run around Lake Tahoe. Under the fearless leadership of King Old Fart Phil and veteran guidance of mascot Dolly, they braved heat, altitude, and two virgin relayers to finish in 25:15:19 while having the best time of any team out there. The superstar roster included Phil, Phil's brother, Meredith, Gabriele, Anne, Craig, JD, Laura, Gearoid, Jackie, and of course, the virgins--Jim and Leah. Way to represent!!!

Come join us for the fun in September at the inaugural Marin Trail Relay- a one day, 6-runners per team adventure on the beautiful trails of the marin headlands. Everyone is welcome---GGRC is out for world domination with enough folks for over 6 teams already.

Check our calendar for upcoming events and come out to a Sunday or Wednesday run and meet all of these great people who also like to run!!