Patagonia 5K Championship

About Patagonia 5K

Join Patagonia San Francisco and Excelsior Running Club for our 2nd road 5k around Blue Heron Lake! The 5K is part of the Pacific Association-USA Track & Field (PA USAT&F) Road Short Course Grand Prix Series. The rolling course runs through Golden Gate Park. The event is open to the entire running community and will include an elite field and prize money. 

The race welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. PAUSATF membership is required for prize money payouts. Be aware that headphone use during the race is not allowed for USATF athletes per competition rules. Officials will disqualify any USATF athletes wearing headphones from prizes or Grand Prix scoring. This rule does not apply to all other race participants but we do ask that everybody exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings if they choose to wear headphones during the race. Strollers MUST start at the back and be careful not to impede other participants.

Wondering what's different this go around? 

We'll have more established runner's lanes, a USATF certified course, a bigger permit, and more prize money for non-binary athletes as well as prizes for clubs not affiliated with the USATF PA. 

In partnership with our charity partner, For All Mothers+, we are offering more family-forward options including a discounted Parent-Child Tandem entry, lactation station, and a FAM+ Kids Zone in the start/finish area.

Event Details
WHEN | Sunday, July 13th 2025 @ 8:00am. 

WHERE | Start is on JFK @ Peacock Meadow Golden Gate Park

WHAT | 5k race timed by Ford Timing

BATHROOMS | There will be portable bathrooms available in Peacock Meadows and 6 public restrooms within the area: 

• at the tennis court near the start line (50 Bowling Green Dr), 
• at the Conservatory of Flowers,
• at the carousel/playground (300 Bowling Green Dr), 
• at the baseball fields (25-29 Nancy Pelosi Dr), 
• at the Beer and Wine Garden (700 JFK Dr), and 
• at Blue Heron Lake across from the Boat House.

COURSE | Along JFK, loop around Blue Heron Lake, and back to Peacock Meadows! There is 135ft of elevation gained. See course map on Strava below. There will be a course cut-off at 9:00 AM in order to allow for re-entry of vehicles into Golden Gate Park.

Event Schedule

• 7:00-7:30 | Bib Pick-Up & Race Day Registration (if haven't picked up at Patagonia SF)
• 8:00 | Race Starts
• 9:00 | Event Ends

5K Registration 

REGULAR | June 1st through July 12th: $60.

PARENT-CHILD TANDEM | $90 (Discounted two-for-one entry fee to run with your kid on the course)

All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE. 

Packet Pick-Up

@ Patagonia San Francisco, 770 N Point St, from July 10th through July 12th from 10am-7pm. 

All participants will be able to use their race bib for a one time 25% discount on any in-store transaction. Your bib will not be valid for online transactions or any other location besides Patagonia San Francisco. If you're unable to make it on July 10th, 11th, or 12th, then race morning pick up will be available.

Race Day Parking

Street parking will be available along Nancy Pelosi Drive and Bowling Green Drive.

Prize Money

• Non-Binary Athletes: 1st, $250; 2nd $135, and 3rd $50 via check. 
• Clubs that aren't PA affiliated: $200 value TBD to the club with the most participation that is not affiliated with the USATF Pacific Association. 
• This race will have $2900 in prize money for USATF PA athletes and clubs.

Contact

Paul Atienza (Race Director, paulalexatienza@gmail.com)

Credits

Artwork: @sonyaabby

Photography: @lindseysinghavi.photography 

Sponsors

Get to know our sponsors!

Patagonia SF is located in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, with easy access to Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Mason and the Presidio, we’re housed in an old mechanic’ s shop, built in 1924, with airy ceilings and lots of natural light. The tools are long gone and the building beautifully remodeled to carry a nice assortment of quality Patagonia clothing for snow sports, climbing, trail running, mountain biking, fly fishing, yoga and travel—as well as everyday adventures right here in the City. Come on by and let us help you gear up before heading to the mountains, the beach or the airport.

Poppy brings elite care to Everyday Athletes with on-demand physical therapy—same-day, no referral needed, in-person or virtual. Poppy's performance-focused injury rehab and prevention programs, including expert gait analyses and movement screenings, help new runners, athletes kicking off a training block, or anyone ramping up mileage stay strong and injury-free. 

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Skratch Labs makes sports nutrition designed to help you perform better without offending your gut or your taste buds because we use real food, starting from scratch.

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Are you interested in sponsoring? Contact Paul, the RD, at paulalexatienza@gmail.com to explore sponsorship opportunities.