2026 Romancing the Island Half Marathon & 10K

Come be part of history on our 250th birthday and join the Golden Gate Bridge Half 13.1, 10k, 5k race. Enjoy beautiful views of San Francisco and Alcatraz. Take in the smells of the Bay inclucing the salt ocean water mist of the bay, the sour dough of Pier 39, and the chocolate smells of Ghirardelli's. Bring a friend to transverse the Historical monument as we all celebrate our nations 250th! Don't wait. Registration fills up fast. Don't miss an opportunity of a life time. All finishers get a classic deluxe long sleeve full colar dry release Race T-shirt.

Event details and schedule

Plenty of parking at Pier 39 garages, street parking. Race starts propertly at 8 am between two red traffic cone heads north huging the bay, and slight incline to get on to the golden gate bridge. There will be orange route arrows in the street/side walks, elevated directional signs and mile makers for the Half 13.1. There will be 5k and 10k turn around cones and elevated signs. Gel/GU, water, Gatorade, first aid every 3 miles. You can do it! Good Luck! Star bucks gift cards 1st male and 1st female in each event. Must wear bib on front torso. The race is chip times USATF sanctioned event. All finishers get a classic forged race medallion.

NOTE: RACE PRICING INCLUDES FERRY FEE & THE PROCESSING FEE

You'll fall in love with San Francisco all over again as you follow this hilly loop trail circumnavigating Angel Island. Along the way, savor the panoramic vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz Island, the East Bay and Marin County. The 10K is a single loop. The Half Marathon does the loop twice. The event is limited to 400 participants so don't wait too long to register!

Start by heading eastbound on the San Francisco Bay Trail. Veer left onto the Golden Gate Promenade, continuing along the waterfront path. At the second right, turn sharply into the Crissy Field grass area. Loop through the field with a quick left, heading back toward the beach until you reconnect with the Golden Gate Promenade. Continue along the promenade past Crissy Field toward the Yacht Harbor parking lot. Just before entering the lot, turn right, then make two quick lefts onto Mason Street and Yacht Road, looping back toward the beach. Rejoin the waterfront path along Crissy Field and continue out-and-back in the direction of the Warming Hut to complete the course.

Event details and schedule

Race day check-in begins at 8am and the race starts at 9am. Finisher ribbons to all participants, place ribbons to Top 5 overall M/F/NB runners. Race is held rain or shine and we regret no refunds. For more information please visit our website at www.dserunners.com, or email [email protected].