Spreckels Lake 5K
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Spreckels Lake 5K/SF Lightning Mile (San Francisco)
This event takes place on November 2, 2026, in Golden Gate Park at John F. Kennedy Drive and 36th Avenue in San Francisco. It is organized by DSE Runners and features two separate races that use routes around Spreckels Lake and nearby park roads.
The program includes the following race options:
- 1 mile downhill course beginning near Transverse Drive and finishing at John F. Kennedy Drive and 36th Avenue
- 5K scenic loop with start and finish at John F. Kennedy Drive and 36th Avenue
Race day check-in is located at John F. Kennedy Drive and 36th Avenue. The listed entry price for each individual distance is $10. Runners receive a participant ribbon and place ribbons are awarded to the top five overall finishers in male, female, and nonbinary categories. Free parking is available along John F. Kennedy Drive. The event is held rain or shine and refunds are not offered.
The description focuses on course layout, available distances, entry details, and on-site amenities. Course maps and further organizational information are provided by the event organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
