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Golden Gate Park XC Open
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Golden Gate Park XC Open

San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 13, 2026
Running

About this race

An ~4 mi cross country race consisting of two loops in beautiful Golden Gate Park.  This historic and iconic race is a staple event on the Pacific Association of USATF annual Cross Country Grand Prix, and also serves as a venue preview race for the Pacific Association XC Championship race.  Race against some of the best athletes on the west coast, traversing over grass, dirt, and rolling hills.   

**NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION**

Bib transfers available race morning with a fee of $10.

Join fellow runners on September 13, 2026 for the Golden Gate Park XC Open. It's a fantastic 6.4K featuring a flat and fast course in San Francisco.

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Running

Women (all ages)

Sep 13, 2026 6.4K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Masters Men (40+ yrs old)

Sep 13, 2026 6.4K 9:45 AM
$30.00
Open

Open Men (<40 yrs old)

Sep 13, 2026 6.4K 10:30 AM
$30.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 7-year monthly averages for September in San Francisco.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 13.8° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 20.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 13.8° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 20.6°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
22.7
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.1mm

About San Francisco

Golden Gate Park XC Open takes place in San Francisco, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.

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