1. Bay to Breakers in
May 17, 2009
This is the biggest running/walking event in
It's 7.5 miles (12K). It starts from
July 26, 2009
It has four courses: 5K walk/run, two half marathons (first half and second half) and a full marathon.
I ran the 5K in 2005, the second half marathon in 2006, and the first half marathon in 2007.
The first half marathon starts at 5:40 AM near Ferry Building (the whole marathon starts at 5:20AM), crosses the
The second half marathon starts in the
This has a beautiful route. It has two courses: 7K and 12K. I joined 12K in 2004 and 7K in 2007. It starts at
You can walk or run for the 7K course, so it's a very beginner friendly race. You get to see one of the most beautiful areas in
I started to enjoy running, since I joined this race.
When I crossed the Crissy Filed, I got a feeling just like the movie, Forrest Gump.
4. Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco
October 18, 2009
It gives Tiffany necklace and gifts at the finish line for whole marathoner and half marathoner. The registration is always full in one or two days when they open the registration online.
It’s the most difficult run to get in, because it usually sells out in a few days. If you want to get a Tiffany necklace, you need to pay attentions to the registration open days.
November 1, 2009
This race has some kid friendly runs of three age groups: 4/5 years old – ¼ Mile, 6/7 years old – ½ Mile, 8/9 years old – ¾ Mile.
