4th Annual Trans-Peninsula Run

Back for its fourth year, the Trans-Peninsula Run covers the entire width of the mid-peninsula from the Bay's waters to the Pacific Ocean's waves. Keeping to back roads and trails wherever possible, the route begins along the Bay Trail in Foster City, crosses through Belmont and Water Dog Park, climbs into the hilly forests of Huddart Park and Purisima Creek Open Space, and finishes on the beach in Half Moon Bay. You’ll enjoy some awesome scenery and gain bragging rights for crossing completely over a major geographical feature. What could be more fun?

This is not a race - it's a friendly informal run of 26.2 miles with about 3000 ft of climbing, through a mix of suburban neighborhoods, shady forests, twisty trails, and quiet country lanes. Participation is capped at 25 people. Runners will average about 10-11 minutes per mile over hilly terrain, with occasional breaks to rest and wait for stragglers. You don’t need to be super fast, but you do need the stamina to handle the distance and the climbs without holding back others.

You will run strung-out with at least 10 feet between yourself and other runners (unless it's somebody you live with) to minimize risk of COVID-19 transmission. And the same spacing whenever you take a rest stop where other people are present.

A map of the marathon route is here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=171fwgD3hIL0Nt1vA_7COp56YQfQLRznX&usp=sharing

HALF-MARATHON OPTION: The half-marathon distance starts at Zwierlein picnic area in Huddart Park, and follows the second half of the marathon route for 13 miles to the beach in Half Moon Bay. Half-marathoners should meet at Zwierlein at 10:15 to await the incoming marathon-distance runners.

Water and bathrooms are available at the start in Foster City, as well as many other places in the first half. The last water stop is in Huddart Park at the half-way point. There is no water during the second half (the half-marathon route), so you'll need to carry enough water for the final 13 miles.

After dipping your toes into the ocean at the beach, look for take-out lunch in downtown Half Moon Bay, and eat outdoors. Don’t forget to bring some money for lunch and maybe a spare shirt and a towel.

FREE RUN. There's no charge to participate, and in exchange you get nothing. There are no aid stations, no traffic controls, no timing, no t-shirts, no medals, and no transportation. There's just a route on a map.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN POST-RUN TRANSPORTATION. Interested runners will arrange their own post-run ride home. Due to COVID-19 there will not be any carpools organized. It's recommended you don't share a car with anyone you don't live with.