San Francisco Elf Run - 5K and 10K

The 2024 San Francisco Santa & Elf Run 5k & 10k will take place in San Francisco in the beautiful area of the Presidio. The race runs along the San Francisco Bay Trail with gorgeous views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Sunday, December 8, 2024

All runners receive a finishers medal and holiday beanie.

Packet Pickup: Saturday, December 7, 2024 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Sports Basement Presidio. 610 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94129

Anyone can pick up your packet for you. You can also pay $10 for race day packet pick up.

If you have your bib already you can pick up your beanie at Sports Basement on Saturday or race morning by East Beach.

Day of Event Schedule: Sunday, December 8, 2024

• 6:45 am to 7:30 am: Race Day Registration/Packet Pickup at East Beach and beanie pick up for those who got their bibs mailed and did not get on Saturday.
• 7:45 am: 5K & 10K Races BOTH Starts at East Beach by the bathrooms.

Parking is available for a fee at 600, 649, and 650 Old Mason Parking Lots on a first come, first service basis. There are also parking meter stalls along Mason Street. There is also parking at East Beach.

10K will have a water station at the 5K mark. Water and bars will be available after the race.

There is a 75 minute course limit for the 10K and the 5K. All races must finish by 9:00 am.

Course map (5K 1 loop, 10K 2 loops):

5K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6344608795/

10K: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6346749334/

The start/finish is at East Beach: 37°48'19.5"N 122°27'08.4"W