Marin Running Club

Come out and enjoy an easy run to the beach (and back) at Tennessee Valley before the sun sets!

Distance: 3.5 miles.

Cumulative elevation gain: 260 ft.

Avg. Pace: 9-11 min/mile

Course: The Tennessee Valley trail from the parking lot to the beach and back.

Terrain: Mix of pavement, fire roads, and singletrack, a small hill, but mostly gentle grades

Difficulty: Easy / Moderate

Services: Bathrooms at the parking lot (no running water). Bring water if you need it.

Directions: From Hwy 101, take the Mill Valley Stinson Beach Hwy 1 exit. After the light, make a left onto Tennessee Valley Rd. Drive to the very end of Tennessee Valley Rd and park in the parking lot. Look for runners gathering near the gate to the Tennessee Valley trailhead.

Distance: 7-8 miles typically, 10 max.

Cumulative elevation gain: 1400-2000 ft.

Avg. Pace: 11+ min/mile depending on the group

Course: Varies, but will generally be a loop with 2 good climbs.

Terrain: Hilly fire roads and singletrack.

Difficulty: Moderate

Services: Bathrooms at the parking lot (no running water). Bring water if you need it.

Drop/No-Drop: This is a no-drop run - we'll stop and regroup at intersections and hilltops.

Directions: From Hwy 101, take the Mill Valley Stinson Beach Hwy 1 exit. After the light, make a left onto Tennessee Valley Rd. Drive to the very end of Tennessee Valley Rd and park in the parking lot. Look for runners gathering near the tables by the trailhead gate.

Join us for a run in the Marin Headlands!

This run is at a moderate pace, making it a good choice for most intermediate level runners.

Distance: 5-6 miles.

Cumulative elevation gain: 800-1200 ft.

Avg. Pace: 11+ min/mile depending on the group.

Course: Varies, but will generally be a loop with 1 good climb.

Terrain: Hilly fire roads and singletrack.

Difficulty: Moderate

Services: Bathrooms at the parking lot (no running water). Bring water if you need it.

Drop/No-Drop: This is a no-drop run - we'll stop and regroup at intersections and hilltops.

Directions: From Hwy 101, take the Mill Valley Stinson Beach Hwy 1 exit. After the light, make a left onto Tennessee Valley Rd. Drive to the very end of Tennessee Valley Rd and park in the parking lot. Look for runners gathering near the picnic tables by the Tennessee Valley Trail gate.