Marina Yacht harbor ⛵ – Golden Gate Promenade loop from Alcatraz Island

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Marina Yacht harbor ⛵ – Golden Gate Promenade loop from Alcatraz Island

Hard

3.4

(19)

runners

Marina Yacht harbor ⛵ – Golden Gate Promenade loop from Alcatraz Island

02:17

21.8km

140m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

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After 0 m for 3.59 km

After 17.7 km for 4.17 km

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4.70 km

Aquatic Park Beach

Highlight • Beach

Aquatic Park Historic District is a National Historic Landmark and building complex located on the San Francisco Bay waterfront within San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
Its sandy beach is …

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5.54 km

View of Fort Mason and the Golden Gate Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view from the old McDowell Rd SW along the Fort Mason cliffs to the Golden Gate is framed by old Monterrey Cypress trees and the former military landing docks

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7.01 km

Marina Yacht harbor ⛵

Highlight • Structure

Prime spot for mooring boats closest to the Golden Gate. Runners might appreciate the drinking water fountains at the bathrooms on both sides (Marina Green at the captain's house, and Little Marina Green on the lawn).

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7.57 km

Beach

8.19 km

Golden Gate Promenade at Crissy Field 🌊

Highlight • Trail

Great wide gravel and sandy path along the beach between the Marina Yacht harbor and the Golden Gate Bridge, with spectacular views.

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8.26 km

Golden Gate Promenade

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This mostly unpaved trail runs along the shoreline, offering great views of not just the Golden Gate Bridge but also Alcatraz and Crissy Marsh. You'll share the trail with slower walkers, but generally there is plenty of space to run.

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10.7 km

On and Under the Golden Gate Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A highlight of every SF tour, information center and round café to enjoy the view. Bridge Easily accessible on foot

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13.8 km

Golden Gate Vista Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Day and night the iconic Golden Gate presents itself from this viewing terrace. A staircase leads underneath the bridge to cross to the other side, where however the sidewalk is biking only.

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21.8 km

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