Dolphin South End Runners

10/16/2026

Who's ready for some cross country? A little concrete, a little grass, a little dirt...something for everyone, really. If that sounds like it'd float your boat, then join us this Sunday, October 18 for the Presidio Wall XC 5K!

Start time is 9:00 a.m. next to the Presidio Wall playground (near Pacific/Spruce). As you've come to expect and love, Gold members pay nothing, standard members are $5, and non-members are $10. Preregistration is always appreciated, but you can also sign up on race day morning. Please bring exact change if you're paying with cash, or just bring your phone and pay via Zelle! No matter how you pay the piper, you can rest assured that the top 5 M/F/NB runners will receive place ribbons, and everyone who crosses the line will get a autumnal DSE finisher ribbon.

Our race director this week is the fabulous Chewey Lam! Be sure to give him a big ol' round of applause when you see him on Sunday as thanks for all his hard work.

For a course map and all the info you need, just visit our website:

Race start time: 9:00am Start/Finish: Grass lawn adjacent to Presidio Wall Playground (near Pacific and Spruce Avenue). Course Description Start and finish on the grass lawn adjacent to Presidio Wall Playground (near Pacific and Spruce Avenue). Exit grass area, complete counter-clockwise Pres

10/03/2026

Happy October, turtles! It's time for hayrides and costumes and pumpkin-spiced everything...and also for the San Bruno Mountain Saddle Trail 5K, taking place this Sunday, October 4!

Lace up your trail shoes for this off-road adventure in San Bruno Mountain Park, an absolute gem of a park just a hop, skip, and a jump down in Brisbane (555 Guadalupe Canyon Parkway, for your GPS). We'll be meeting at the picnic area just past the park's entrance. There is a lot with a $6 parking fee, or you can try your luck with street parking down on Crocker Avenue (which is about 0.8 miles from the start). Just don't park on Guadalupe Canyon Parkway itself, because you will definitely get towed! Check the website below for more detailed parking info.

Now for the part you already know: start time is 9:00 a.m., race fees are $0/5/10 for gold/standard/non-members, and we'd love it if you'd preregister! Of course, you can also register on race day morning. Bring exact change if you plan to pay in cash, or bring your phone so you can pay with Zelle! The top 5 M/F/NB members will receive place ribbons, and everyone who crosses the line gets a pumpkin-spiced DSE finisher ribbon.

Our RD this week is the fabulous Kate Aks! Be sure to give her a big ol' round of applause when you see her on Sunday as thanks for all her hard work.

For a course map and more info, just visit our race site:

Parking: There is a $6 fee to park inside the park grounds. We encourage runners to carpool and split the cost of the parking fee. Dogs are not allowed inside the park. Alternate Parking Location: There is street parking along Crocker Avenue just prior to South Hill Blvd. and a trail entran

10/01/2026

🍂🏃🏻‍♀️ OCTOBER RUNS ARE HERE! 🏃🏻‍♂️🍂

New month, new miles, same good vibes! 🎃

09/25/2026

Ever wanted to run a half-marathon, but didn't want to empty your wallet to do it? Then have we got a deal for you! Join us this Sunday, September 27 for the Lake Merced Half Marathon and 4.5M, where you can run your 13.1 for less than a cup of fancy coffee. Then take all that money you saved and buy your own medal and celebratory swag! (We recommend https://dserunners.com/dse-store/ 😁)

Whether you're running the half or the 4.5M, the start time is **8:00 A.M.** We'll be meeting at the parking lot on Lake Merced's northern side, at the foot of Sunset Boulevard. Half marathoners will complete 3 loops of the lake, with the first loop cut shorter. There will be water and electrolytes at the start of each loop. Please be sure to bring your own nutrition, and a bottle if you'll need more frequent hydration.

Other than the distance and time, not much else is different about this run: it's $0 Gold Members/$5 Members/$10 Non-members, and we super duper appreciate you preregistering (though it's not necessary). You can pay by cash or Zelle on race day morning. And of course, the top 5 M/F/NB runners get place ribbons, while everyone who crosses the line gets a triumphant DSE finisher ribbon.

Our RD this Sunday is the one and only Iron Mike Schiff, DSE stalwart, who deserves extra applause for the extra effort it takes to put this event on!

For a course map and more info, just check out our website:
https://dserunners.com/event/lake-merced-half-marathon-4-5-mile-run-7/?instance_id=4021

Start/Finish for both races: North Lake Merced Parking Lot (foot of Sunset Blvd) Start Time: 8:00am for BOTH the 4.5 mile AND Half Marathon Half Marathon Course Description Start/Finish at the north end Lake Merced Parking Lot (foot of Sunset Blvd). Run three clockwise loops around the lake

09/18/2026

Get ready for a Sunday of festivities with your fellow turtles! Join us at ***10:00 a.m.*** on Sunday, September 20 for the San Pedro Park 5K, Kids Run, and Members Picnic :)

We can't wait to see you at San Pedro Park in Pacifica (600 Oddstad Blvd.) for what is sure to be an awesome day of friends, food, and oh yeah--a little bit of running, too. We'll kick things off at ***10:00 a.m.*** with a challenging trail 5K, followed by a slightly less challenging run for our 12 and unders. Then it's time for the annual Members Picnic, with the DSE Board grilling up some goodies and all of you showing off your culinary talents with potluck sides and desserts.

Parking in San Pedro Park is $6 if you want to park inside the gates. Otherwise there is free parking in the surrounding neighborhood, but please be courteous to the residents and be mindful of any local regulations. And for all the love of all that's holy (pun intended), don't leave your car in the church parking lot! They will definitely tow. (Ask us how we know!) Also please note that dogs are not permitted in San Pedro Park.

Other than the ***10:00 a.m.*** starting time (have we made that clear enough?) things will be as usual, with Gold members paying nothing, members paying $5, and non-members paying $10. Preregistration is always encourages, but race day reg will be available as well. Just bring exact change, or use our Zelle account! The top 5 M/F/NB runners will receive place ribbons, and everyone who crosses the line gets a dandy DSE finisher ribbon.

And don't forget about the post-5K Kids Run for the littles! This half-mile-ish, non-competitive fun run is for ages 12 and under, and is always a good time. No fee required, and every participant gets a special ribbon and a post-run snack.

Our RD this week is the one and only Chewey Lam, DSE stalwart and fantastic person. Be sure to give him a big round of applause when you see him this Sunday as thanks for all his hard work!

For a course map and more info, just visit our website:

Start/Finish: San Pedro Park. Near 600 Oddstad Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044 Note: * 10am Start Time * Kids Race will follow the finish of the 5K race Members Only Picnic will follow finish of Kids Race Parking fees inside the park are $6, otherwise there is street parking in the adjacent nei

09/12/2026

The Niners are on their way back from Melbourne, and we at DSE are on our way to Brisbane! Fortunately, our Australian-named destination doesn't require crossing the international date line--we're just crossing county lines into the 650 for the Sierra Point 10K this Sunday, September 13.

This flat, paved course takes us along the Bay Trail, and is a great place to try for a PR! Start time is 9:00 a.m. at the Sierra Point Marina (400 Sierra Point Parkway in Brisbane). Gold members pay nothing, standard members are $5 (less than a gallon of gas!) and non-members are $10. It's always super helpful if you can pre-register, but race day sign-up will be available as well. Just be sure to bring exact change, or pay through Zelle! The top 5 M/F/NB runners receive place ribbons, and everyone who crosses the line gets a wackadoo DSE finisher ribbon.

Our race director this week is Anna Burke, DSE treasurer and all-around fantastic turtle. Be sure to give her a big round of applause this Sunday as thanks for all her hard work!

For a course map and more info, just visit the link below:

Start time: 9:00am Start/Finish: Sierra Point Marina, 400 Sierra Point Pkwy, Brisbane Course Description: Run southbound on paved Bay Trail, turnaround at Oyster Point and return to finish. Course Map:  

09/04/2026

We're still a little (figuratively) hungover from the excitement of our 60th Anniversary run, but the show must go on! And we're starting September off right with a fun and challenging course (can you say hills?) at the Mountain Lake Park 5K & Kids Run on September 6, 2026.

Start time is 9:00 a.m. sharp at Mountain Lake Park (11th Avenue and Lake in the Richmond District). It's street parking only, so give yourself a little extra time to find a spot and jog to the starting line. We'll be right behind the tennis courts, just past the playground!

As you've come to expect and love, Gold members pay nothing, standard members are $5, and non-members are $10. It's super helpful if you can sign up ahead of time, but race day reg will be available as well. No matter how you sign up, please either bring exact change or pay electronically through Zelle. Place ribbons will go to the top 5 M/F/NB runners, and everyone who crosses the line receives a famous DSE finisher ribbon, which is sure to increase in value over the years like a rare coin or baseball card.*

And if you've got a little runner-in-training, bring them along for the post-5K Kids Run! This non-competitive, half-mile-ish run is for kiddos 12 and under, and starts at approximately 9:45.. It's fun, free, and every participant gets a ribbon, a snack, and lots of cheers from their DSE friends.

Our race director this week is the fabulous Kate Aks! Be sure to give her a big round of applause when you see her on Sunday as thanks for all of her hard work.

For a course map and more info, just visit our website:
https://dserunners.com/event/easter-mountain-lake-park-5k-kids-run-7/?instance_id=4000

*results not guaranteed ;)

09/01/2026

🍂 September is here! 🍂

Fall is almost upon us, and we’re keeping those miles going! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

Yesterday, we celebrated an incredible milestone…60 years of Dolphin South End Runners! 💚🐢 What a special day celebrating our running community, our history, and all the miles we’ve shared together.

Now it’s time to turn the page to September and see what races are on the calendar! 📅 See you soon!

08/31/2026

Thank you for celebrating our 60th anniversary milestone celebration with us! 💚🐢

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08/24/2026

It's almost here! Join us this Sunday, August 30 at Crissy Field for our 60th Anniversary 5K!

Remember, there is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION for this special event. Registration must be paid in advance through the sign-up link below, with bibs and swag to be picked up at the Stonestown Sports Basement.

We are so, so excited to share this momentous occasion with all of our members and friends. There is even a virtual option if you can't make it in person! So sign up today, and get ready to celebrate :)

The DSE 60th Anniversary 5k is on Sunday August 30, 2026. It includes the following events: 5k: Members, 5k: Non-Members, 5k: Kids 12 & under, Virtual Runners/Self Timers: Members, and Virtual Runners/Self Timers: Non-Members.