Race in the City - Presidio Trail Run

I joined again in this year's Presidio Trail Run as part of my employer's volunteer event. 

I like this race not only because of their community and social awareness but also the picturesque views along the race. I've posted the views in this blog. Enjoy!

I got to the parking lot near the Presidio Inn at around 7:30am and the day was already looking like a perfect spring day. One of the towers of the Golden Gate Bridge is peeking out of the landscape.

 

I picked up my runner's bib and souvenir dry fit tee from the YMCA building and then headed next to the Starting line where we were supposed to have a group picture with the rest of the runners from the company. Here's the view of the walk going to the Starting point.

   

The race is divided into 1.5 miles race, and the more grueling 5k and 10k race.

   

Here's the start of the race for 1.5 miles runners. Lots of families and groups of friends in this group.

   

Here's a pano of the upper Ecology Trail. I did this race the first time last year and I was pleasantly surprised about how beautiful the race was. And I sort of made a mental note that I would like to do this again.

   

[read my Presidio Trail Run 2016 blog here]

Lots of tall trees. Last year, these trees were all stressed out because of the drought.

The very wet winter helped out a lot.

    

Water station. Thanks, guys!

   

I finally reached the half point of this race. 

This view is from Inspiration Point.

   

  Here's the view from the Mountain Lake trail. 
I am so thankful that I live in San Francisco where I can be close to nature and still be in the city.

   

Almost to the finish line!

   

I ran into the 5k runners waiting for their turn when I left the race venue.

   

The Presidio Inn.

 

Another cute tee as a souvenir from the race. Thanks, YMCA!

~rl