Spreckels Lake 5K
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Spreckels Lake 5K and SF Lightning Mile
The event takes place in Golden Gate Park at John F. Kennedy Drive and 36th Avenue in San Francisco on November 2, 2026. It offers two separate races held at the same venue: a one mile course and a 5K loop.
The one mile course begins near Transverse Drive. Runners walk or jog uphill to the mile start and then run a downhill route to the finish at John F. Kennedy Drive and 36th Avenue. The 5K is a loop that also starts and finishes at John F. Kennedy Drive and 36th Avenue.
Event logistics note free parking along John F. Kennedy Drive. Race entries are available in individual categories with an advertised price of 10 USD per category. All participants receive a participant ribbon. Place ribbons are awarded to the top five overall male, female, and nonbinary finishers.
The organizer is DSE Runners. The event is held rain or shine and the organizer has stated there are no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 1 mile - downhill run from Transverse Drive to JFK and 36th Avenue
- 5K - scenic loop starting and finishing at JFK and 36th Avenue
