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Monday Morning Run

Start your week with San Francisco FrontRunners! Join our Summer 2026 pilot program for an easy, social, no-drop neighborhood run followed by coffee.

About the Run

The Monday Morning Run is a new pilot program for Summer 2026. The goal is to offer a relaxed weekday morning run for members looking to get a few miles in before work while enjoying good company.

📅 Monday
6:30 AM

This is a pilot program running on August 17, August 24, August 31, and September 14. There will be no run on Labor Day, September 7.
📍 Meeting Point
Northwest corner of Mission Dolores Park
18th Street & Church Street
🏃 Pace Groups
4 Miles (~10:00 pace)
6 Miles (~8:30 pace)

If these paces don't feel like the right fit, you're welcome to run or walk the route at your own pace and meet back with the group at the starting point about 50 minutes later.
☕ Afterwards
Coffee together nearby

Meetup Location

Meet at the northwest corner of Mission Dolores Park near the J Church Muni platform. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can organize into pace groups and start promptly at 6:30 AM.

Meetup Location
Meetup Location
Meetup Location
Nearby J Church Platform

Choose Your Route

4 Mile Route

4 Mile Route

A scenic neighborhood loop through the Mission, Noe Valley, and the Castro. Perfect for runners looking for a relaxed weekday morning run.

Pace: Approximately 10:00 min/mile

Strava Route:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3516829273642060024

6 Mile Route

6 Mile Route

A longer route that includes Holly Park before returning through Noe Valley and the Castro.

Pace: Approximately 8:30 min/mile

Strava Route:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3516836402851016774

Run Information

  • Both pace groups are no-drop.
  • If the 6 mile pace feels too challenging, runners may join the 4 mile group during the first half of the route.
  • Please obey all traffic signals and cross streets safely.
  • Most intersections are four-way stops, but stay alert for inattentive drivers, especially near Cesar Chavez and Clipper.
  • The route features mostly flat terrain with rolling hills and one longer climb returning through Noe Valley.
  • If you need to shorten your run, much of the route stays close to the J Church Muni line for an easy return.

Coffee Afterwards

After the run we'll grab coffee together. Current possibilities include:

  • Spike's Coffee & Tea
  • SprO Coffee Lab
  • Castro Coffee Company
  • Poesia (coffee & breakfast)

The coffee location may vary from week to week depending on group size.

Stay Connected

Have questions or want to connect with the group before your first Monday Morning Run? Email us at monday@sffr.org or join the Monday Runners WhatsApp group chat for route updates, announcements, and community conversation.

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