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Oldest running club in SF - est. 1966 - we hold races almost every weekend of the year. No matter what your pace, come join us for a run!

Our mission: to encourage runners/walkers of all levels to compete, socialize, have fun, and improve ourselves. The Dolphin South End Running Club, or DSE as it is more commonly known, was founded in 1966 by members of three clubs who were also interested in running – the Dolphin Club, the South End Rowing Club, and the San Francisco Rowing Club. DSE has grown into San Francisco’s largest running club with over 500 members. It is also the oldest running club in San Francisco, and one of the oldest in the United States. The club is run entirely on a volunteer basis, with no paid staff or employees. DSE is proud to serve the Bay Area running community by holding low-key and low-cost races nearly every weekend of the year. We are proud of the wide diversity of our membership, in gender, race, and age. Many of our members have been running for several decades, and are eager to share their stories of how the DSE and the running boom began.

11/05/2026

*NO DSE run on 12/20 - opportunity to participate West Valley Track Club Christmas Relays 🎄☃️🎅🏽🎁
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11/02/2026

10/30/2026

After a night of Halloween cavorting, ring in November by joining us this Sunday, 11/1 for the San Francisco Mile and Spreckels Lake 5K!

We'll be meeting at JFK & 36th Avenue in Golden Gate Park (next to Spreckels Lake) for both races. The SF Mile starts at 9 a.m., and is an uphill 1M course. Our milers will then walk (or jog, we won't stop you) back down to the start, where the 5K will begin at approximately 9:30 a.m.

Whether you run one race or both, Gold members pay nothing, standard members pay $5, and non-members are $10. We encourage preregistration (it makes life so much easier for our volunteers!) but race-day signups will also be available. Just bring exact change if you'll be paying by cash, or leave the money at home and pay with your phone via Zelle. The top 5 M/F/NB runners will receive place ribbons, and everyone who crosses the line gets a triumphant DSE finisher ribbon.

And members, make sure you stick around post-race for the DSE General Membership Meeting! The Board has lots of info to share about our club as we move into our 61st year, plus we want to hear from YOU, the members who make it all possible. And yes, there will be food, because we are not above bribery :)

Our RD this week is Liz Noteware, Esquire, Madame Board President, and the leader of the DSE cheer squad. Be sure to give her a big round of applause when you see her on Sunday!

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

Two races in one! Challenge yourself with a moderately uphill 1 mile race, a scenic 5K loop or both! 1 Mile Start Time: 9:00 am 1 Mile Couse Description and Map Start: Kennedy Drive near Spreckels Lake, Golden Gate Park Finish: Kennedy Drive near Transverse Drive Run eastbound (uphill)

10/29/2026

📣 RSVP for our General Meeting!

Join us on Sunday, November 1st, following the Spreckels Lake 5K and San Francisco Mile! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

🕙 Meeting starts around 10:15 AM (after the 5K)
🌮 Breakfast tacos for the first 50 registrants!

⏰ Don’t forget to set your clocks BACK one hour this weekend! 🍂 We gain an extra hour of sleep! 😴

See you Sunday! 🙌

RSVP link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNmSVWCRyaKnF-nsKiKIMXZybzoE6Qlk7PZdWEXgXA1iD3Fw/viewform?usp=send_form

10/28/2026

FALL in love with DSE! 🧡🐢 Run, connect, repeat! Join us for Sunday Runs this November! 🍁🍂🦃
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10/23/2026

It's time to get spooky! Get your costumes ready and join us this Sunday, October 25 for the Sunset Dunes Halloween 5K and Kids Run! 🎃👻☠️

Start time is 9 a.m. sharp at Taraval and Great Highway, inside Sunset Dunes Park. We'll be running down to Lincoln and back for a cool 3.1 miles! As you've come to expect and love, Gold members pay nothing, standard members are $5, and non-members are $10. This is a very popular race, so pre-registration is especially appreciated, but race day sign-up will be available as well. No matter how you register, pretty please bring exact change if you're paying by cash, or skip that altogether and pay via Zelle! The top 5 M/F/NB runners will receive place ribbons, and everyone who crosses the line gets a ghoulish DSE finisher ribbon.

And if you've got little goblins, be sure to bring them along for the post-5K Kids Run! This no-cost, non-competitive course is about a half-mile long and just for kids 12 and under. We'll get started at around 9:45 a.m., and will have special Halloween goodie bags for all the finishers!

Our RD this week is Halloween Queen Yoly Pantig. We can't wait to see what she has in store for us this year!

For a course map and more info, check out our website:

Start/Finish: Great Highway & Taraval Start time: 9:00am Kid’s run starts after finish of adult 5K Course Description Run northbound from Great Highway & Taraval. Turnaround prior to Lincoln Way and return to finish. Course Map

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

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