The start line is located on Van Ness Ave adjacent to Aquatic Park. The staging area for pre- and post-race will be held in Aquatic Park across from Ghirardelli Square. If getting dropped off, please use Ghirardelli Square as your point of reference. You will be able to access the start line via a short walk.
There are a handful of parking garages that are walking distance of the start/finish line area. Parking rates and rules are set by lot operators.
Ghirardelli Square – Lot #347 Parking (900 North Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109)
Anchorage Square Garage (542 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133)
Ace Parking (350 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133)
Northpoint Center Garage – Lot #19 (350 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94133)
Public Transportation:
There are various transit lines that pass close to Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, including bus lines 19, 28, 30, and 49. Use this guide to help plan your trip to the start of the race. You can also use the Trip Planner to find the correct public transportation plan for you on race morning.