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Embarcadero
Running Route
Easy
5.06 mi
126 ft
If you are looking for a flat place to run in a city famous for hills, look no further than the Embarcadero. This road borders the eastern waterfront of San Francisco and is gratifyingly flat. Traveling the Embarcadero gives one the opportunity to take in some of the sights of San Francisco as you run. When you get to Fisherman's Wharf be alert and ready to weave through plenty of distracted tourists. After running through Aquatic Park, continue out along the swooping municipal pier that encloses the harbor to see some excellent views of the city and the historic ships moored at Hyde Street Pier. When you finish, hang out at the Ferry Building for lunch. The cheese offerings at Cowgirl Creamery are legendary. If you plan your visit on a Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday you can shop at the famous organic Farmers Market. If you are running in the evening, the Embarcadero is a great place to run because it is well lit and frequented by other runners and pedestrians. The tourist traffic on the Embarcadero can get fairly heavy mid-day so plan your run accordingly.
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Strava Athlete
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Builiding to Aquatic Park | 1.94 mi | 10 ft | 0.0% |
| Pier 9 to Pier 35 | 0.68 mi | 7 ft | 0.1% |
| Fisherman's Wharf Tourist Dodgem | 0.54 mi | 7 ft | 0.0% |
| Fort Mason Climb | 0.24 mi | 174 ft | 13.3% |
| Gashouse Cove Tailwind | 0.23 mi | -3 ft | -0.2% |
| Gashouse Cove Pier out-and-back | 0.48 mi | -13 ft | -0.5% |
| 1:15 or Bust! | 0.23 mi | 3 ft | 0.2% |
| Aquatic Park flat run | 0.24 mi | -23 ft | -1.3% |
| Aquatic Park to Ferry Building | 1.94 mi | -10 ft | -0.0% |
| Wharf to Pier 5 | 0.95 mi | 7 ft | 0.1% |
| Pier 35 to Pier 9 | 0.68 mi | -3 ft | -0.1% |
| JB's Embarcadero Dash | 0.50 mi | -3 ft | -0.1% |