Sat, Oct 24, 2026
San Francisco, CA
The course runs through Golden Gate Park, starting and finishing near the Music Concourse Bandshell. The route is paved and relatively flat, winding through one of the city's most familiar green spaces. This is a fundraiser for migraine research and awareness, and the crowd reflects that, with people showing up in purple because the organizers ask them to, and some take it seriously.
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