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 Google or Facebook Group and watch for emails. Hope to see you out there!
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Announcements
February 2, 2012
This Sunday 2/5 Sunday Run cancelled!
Due to so many of members racing Kaiser half and volunteering at our aid station, sunday run is cancelled. Come cheer with us at our aid station instead!
January 29, 2012
2/12 SUNDAY RUN LOCATION CHANGE: 10am @ GGP Baseball Field (followed by Beer Run!)
As part of SF Beer Week, Social Kitchen & Brewery will be hosting their 3rd Annual Beer Run on Sunday, February 12th @ 11am. Official Beer Week site here: http://sfbeerweek.org/content/social-kitchen-brewery-0. More details on the run here: http://beer-runner.blogspot.com/2011/12/earn-your-beer-at-3rd-annual-sf-beer.html. The run is an easy 5 mile loop through Golden Gate Park, with an optional beer stop at Magnolia. Finishers get $1 off post-run beers at Social, and there’s a raffle to benefit charity.
Since this event pretty much screams GGRC, we’re switching up our Sunday run and making this an official club social event! Here’s the gameplan:
If you want to get a normal (read: sober) Sunday run in before the beer run, meet at the Golden Gate Park Baseball Field (just inside the park at 9th & Martin Luther King Dr.) at 10am. We’ll run till 11, most likely out-and-back through the park/along Great Highway. Those who are interested can then head over to Social (9th & Irving) for the Beer Run. Just want to do 5 miles + beer? Meet us at Social @ 11am! Note that there will NOT be a Sunday run at the Warming Hut that day.
We’d like to use this as an opportunity to market GGRC, so WEAR YOUR GGRC SHIRT! Don’t have a shirt? They’ll be available for purchase at the upcoming runs/track workouts.
Hope to see you all there!
January 21, 2012
If you’ve never been to our club…
You don’t know what you’re missing out on! We’re a social group who loves to run and especially loves new people! Come show your stuff this Sunday 10am at the Warming hut!
January 20, 2012
Brunch after Sunday Run 1/22!
Well be heading to brunch again this week, this time at Squat & Gobble (on Chestnut between Scott & Pierce). Can’t make the run but still want to join for brunch? We’ll be there around noon. Hope to see you all there!
“The Relay” still needs a full team!
We’re forming our Team for The Calistoga -> Santa Cruz Relay! 200 miles of FUN! If you’re interested in joining us for this Amazing and Memorable Experience, contact your Relay Captain (and Coach!) Holly.Shisler@gmail.com! Race is May 5th – 6th and you won’t regret it! 
January 6, 2012
Brunch after sunday run!
This Sunday 1/8 we’ll be going to brunch after our normal sunday run!!! The Plant Cafe and Chestnut and Stiener. See everyone there!
Save the date: March 24
The official GGRC banquet will take place on March 24
January 4, 2012
All google group invites have been sent
Please let me know at webmasterggrc (-at-) gmail.com if you haven’t received yours!
David
January 3, 2012
The GGRC Messageboard has moved!
All members of GGRC should have received an invitation to move to Google Groups by midnight, Tuesday January 3. Please send me a message at webmasterggrc (-at-) gmail.com if this is not the case.
Thanks,
David
December 27, 2011
Google groups migration
The official GGRC messageboard is being moved from yahoo groups to google groups. There will be a transition period of several weeks at the end of December to the beginning of January. Please stay tuned for an email with details.