Celebrating our 11th Mermaid Anniversary in SF
Mermaids ALWAYS receive a stylish race shirt, finisher medal and necklace.
10 Mile: Cross the GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE with the Sirena10 Mile course! Guaranteed to get the best of the BESTviews of San Francisco. After crossing the bridge on the Pacific side you'll return on the bay side for stunning views of the San Francisco skyline.
10K: The NEW 10K course goes up and into the Presidio for where you'll soak in views of the bay and the Pacific Ocean. Run underneath the Golden Gate Bridge and pass by the historic Fort Point before heading to the finish.
5K: Flat, yes totally flat... the 5K is great for joggers, walkers and runners looking for the picturesque views without the hills.
Virtual: We also offer a virtual run for anyone who can't attend in person.
Mermaid Dash: A 1.5 mile dash for girls and boys ages 6 to 12. The dash participants receive a medal, necklace and post race food. Note: The dash entry does not include a race shirt.
Age Discounts
Age discounts for youth 19 & Under*
5K = $25, 10K = $35, Sirena10 = $55
All athletes 70 & Over race for FREE*
*Age discounts automatically applied during registration
Mermaid Dash
The Mermaid Dash is a great way to introduce girls to running and walking. The fun run/walk allows girls to participate and experience the joy of crossing the finish line in a safe and supportive environment. Dashers receive a medal, finisher necklace and post race food. Parents are encouraged to let the dashers run on their own, however a parent or guardian is welcome to run alongside the dashers.
Registration fees
Mermaid Dash Closed
Mermaid Dash for girls and boys under 12 years old
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$20.00Oct 10 - Oct 20
Sirena10 Closed
Online registration closed-
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$60.00Oct 10 – Dec 31
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$65.00Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$65.00Mar 1 – Apr 1
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$70.00Apr 2 – May 31
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$75.00Jun 1 – Jul 31
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$80.00Aug 1 – Sep 30
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$85.00Oct 1 – Oct 19
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$90.00
Race Day Pricing
Oct 19 – Oct 20
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10K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$40.00Oct 10 – Dec 31
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$45.00Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$45.00Mar 1 – Apr 1
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$50.00Apr 2 – May 31
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$55.00Jun 1 – Jul 31
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$60.00Aug 1 – Sep 30
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$65.00Oct 1 – Oct 19
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$70.00
Race Day Pricing
Oct 19 – Oct 20
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5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00Oct 10 – Dec 31
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$35.00Jan 1 – Feb 28
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$35.00Mar 1 – Apr 1
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$40.00Apr 2 – May 31
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$45.00Jun 1 – Jul 31
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$50.00Aug 1 – Sep 30
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$55.00Oct 1 – Oct 19
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$60.00
Race Day Pricing
Oct 19 – Oct 20
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Virtual Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Run the 5k, 10k or Sirena10 Mile from your hometown!
- Online registration closed
Additional Event Details
COURSE
5k: Map
10k: Map
Sirena10: Map
Mermaid dash: Map
MERMAID DASH - 1.5 miles
The Mermaid Dash is a great way to introduce girls to the world of running. The fun run/walk allows girls to participate and experience the joy of crossing the finish line in a safe and supportive environment. Dashers receive a medal, finisher necklace and post race food.
Parents are encouraged to let the dashers run on their own, however they are welcome to run alongside the dash.
Mermaid Dash Details
9:55 a.m. (Ages 9-12)
10:00 a.m. (Ages 6-8)
Entry Fee: $15.00* (online)
Race Day: $20.00* (race day - Cash or Check only)
*Entry fee does NOT include a t-shirt.
CREDIT POLICY
Can't attend one of our events?
We will be happy to issue you a credit toward a future Mermaid Series event. To receive a credit, you must email us at info@mermaidseries.coma minimum of 10 days before the event date. We will email you back a confirmation along with the total amount of your future race credit. Please keep the confirmation email for your records. Credits are good through the following calendar year. Credits are nontransferable.
The following credits will be issued:
• Duathlon - Entry fee minus $10 processing fee
• Triathlons - Entry fee minus $10 processing fee
• Run - Entry fee minus $10 processing fee.
Directions and Parking
DIRECTIONS
The Start, Finish and Expo are located inside the Presidio with the start being on Old Mason Street and the Finish / Expo area in the East Beach Parking Lot
Google Map For Directions
PARKING
Parking in San Francisco is always a challenge. We recommend you arrive a minimum of 60 minutes prior to your race start to allow for extra time to park. There is plenty of parking in the Presidio. All lots in the Presidio are Paid Parking lots including the lot behind the Palace of Fine Arts. There is FREE public parking at the Little Marina Green and the Marina Green. NOTE: The Free Lots will fill up fast, we recommend using the pay parking lots in the Presidio.
Pay ($) Parking - Presidio:
There are several parking lots within the Presidio that are less than 1 mile walk to the East Beach Parking Lot. To enter the Presidio from Marina Blvd head west toward the Golden Gate Bridge and follow Marina Blvd into the Presidio. Go underneath the Golden Gate Bridge approach, DO NOT get onto the Golden Gate Bridge. You can also enter the Presidio via the Lombard Gate. Parking is $1.50 per hour or $8 for all day. Pay kiosks accept credit cards.
Google Maps - Presidio Pay ($)
Parking Lot Static Parking Map (Presidio)
Free Parking - Little Marina Green & Palace of Fine Arts & the Marina Green
- Little Marina Green: Has approximately 75 spots.
- Marina Green: Has approximately 450 spots and is about a .9 mile walk to the East Beach Parking Lot.
- Palace of Fine Arts: Behind the Palace of Fine Arts on Lyon Street there are approximately 200 spots. It is roughly a .75 mile walk to the East Beach Parking Lot.
Google Maps - to Little Marina Green, Marina Green & Palace of Fine Arts
Static Parking Map (Marina Green and Palace of Fine Art)
PACKET PICKUP
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP:
Times and locations are also posted on the Mermaid Series website.
10/16 - WEDNESDAY Packet Pickup
When: 10am - 7pm
Where: Title Nine Berkeley - 2037 4th Street, Berkeley
**Packets will NOT be available prior to 10:00 a.m.
Athletes must bring a photo ID in order to pick up their race packet.
10/17 - THURSDAY Packet Pickup
When: 10am - 7pm
Where: Title Nine Walnut Creek - 1637 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
**Packets will NOT be available prior to 10:00 a.m.
Athletes must bring a photo ID in order to pick up their race packet.
10/18 - FRIDAY Packet Pickup
When: 10am - 7pm
Where: Title Nine Los Gatos - 218 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos
**Packets will NOT be available prior to 10:00 a.m.
Athletes must bring a photo ID in order to pick up their race packet.
10/19 - SATURDAY Packet Pickup
When: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: East Beach - The Presidio
**Packets will NOT be available prior to 11:00 a.m.
Athletes must bring a photo ID in order to pick up their packet.
Directions to East Beach Presidio
10/20 - SUNDAY (Race Morning) Packet Pickup
When: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Where: East Beach - The Presidio
**Athletes must bring a photo ID in order to pick up their packet.
Directions to the East Beach Presidio
Event schedule
- Sun, October 20, 2019 7:00 AM - Sirena10 Mile
- Sun, October 20, 2019 7:40 AM - 10K
- Sun, October 20, 2019 8:00 AM - 5K
- Sun, October 20, 2019 9:55 AM - Mermaid Dash (ages 9-12)
- Sun, October 20, 2019 10:00 AM - Mermaid Dash (ages 6-8)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Mermaid Series
- info@mermaidseries.com
- Website
- Visit website