On the west side of the Golden Gate Bridge is the Sunset/Ocean Beach area. It is very different in look, feel, and even climate than the Marina/Golden Gate area.
Three unbelievable runs. Marin Headlands/GG National Recreation area is challenging & hilly running just over the GG Bridge. Mt. Tam has a switchback fire road to the summit. And Point Reyes has spectacular trails and running options.
On the eastern shore between Palo Alto and San Jose, this remarkable series of trails and parks incorporates a series of undisturbed tidal marshland (Sloughs) called the Baylands. See our detailed description of the three major sections.
A nearly 10-mile paved bicycle and running path that starts 3 miles south of San Jose, meandering through several parks and into the hills of Los Gatos. There are options to run on either side of the creek in parts.
A 9-mile bike path that runs along the Guadelupe River from the heart of downtown San Jose, through Silicon Valley, to San Francisco Bay.
Descriptions and maps of several great running options near San Jose: Hellyer Park and Coyote Creek Trail, Los Gatos Dam Trail, Alum Rock Park, and Quicksliver Park.
This is an overview of running in Silicon Valley, showing how we have laid out the region and providing some highlights as we move from San Francisco Airport to San Jose.
A 'runseeing' tour of downtown Sacramento. The highlight is the run along Capitol Mall, with nice views of the Capitol. Other streets in the downtown area are pleasant for running -- tree-lined with nice homes. Also includes Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park.
Southside park is popular among Sacramento runners due to it’s central location, large pond, playground, trails, and public art.