Lake Merced Half Marathon & 4.5 Mile

Join us for the best bargain half marathon in the Bay Area!  Three loops around the paved Lake Merced bike path includes aid stations, post-race snacks, finisher ribbons to all participants, and place ribbons to the Top 5 Overall M/F/NB runners.  The half marathon starts promptly at 8:00am at the main parking lot near Sunset Blvd.

We also feature a single lap race, just one 4.5 mile loop around the lake.  The single loop also starts at 8:00am in the main parking lot.  Finisher ribbons to all participants, and place ribbons to Top 5 overall M/F/NB runners.  Rain is held rain or shine, fog, dense fog, or really dense fog. No refunds. 

Non-member race fee is $10. Annual DSE Adult Membership is $20 and members can register on race day for $5, cash only. For information on DSE membership, full course description and maps, please visit our website at www.dserunners.com. It's a great deal and we welcome new members!

Race check-in begins at 7:00am and the race starts at 8:00am.

Parking available at the main parking lot near Sunset Blvd.  Additional parking available along Lake Merced Blvd.

Rain is held rain or shine, fog, dense fog, or really dense fog. No refunds. 

Non-member race fee is $10. Annual DSE Adult Membership is $20 and members can register on race day for $5, cash only. For information on DSE membership, full course description and maps, please visit our website at www.dserunners.com. It's a great deal and we welcome new members!

 For more information please visit our website www.dserunners.com, or email us at [email protected].  For insurance/safety reasons, the following are not permitted - baby joggers, dogs, or use of headphones.  Thank you for your cooperation.