Bay to Breakers
Run the classic Bay to Breakers 12K foot race with 70 thousand other running enthusiasts. The event is always held the third Sunday in May. Walkers are welcome and can expect to take more than two hours to finish the course. If the hilly streets of San Francisco seem daunting, go to Golden Gate Park instead for birdwatching, biking and hiking. Then join the free party at the finish line in the park.
Bay to Breakers Office
600 Townsend St., Suite 410
San Francisco, CA 94103
http://www.baytobreakers.com
Bike to Work Day
Join San Franciscans in their annual Bike to Work Day. Held each May in conjunction with National Bike Month, employees, employers and local residents band together for a bike-riding spree through the city. Volunteers man Energizer Stations at locations throughout the city, offering free coffee and snacks. Bike to Work Day is organized by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, which provides information about rides and events throughout the year.
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
995 Market St., Suite 1550
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 431-BIKE (2453)
http://www.sfbike.org/?btwd
Memorial Day at the Presidio
Attend Memorial Day services at the Presidio, San Francisco's historic military base and a National Landmark. Watch veterans and officers march in a parade on the grounds of this site that was founded by the Spanish in 1776 and established as a U.S. Army base over the decades. Following the ceremony, take a half-hour guided walk through the military cemetery. On your own, hike the trails of the Tennessee Hollow Watershed to enjoy creeks, wildflowers and panoramic views of the ocean and San Francisco Bay.
Presidio Visitors Center
50 Moraga Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 561-5418
http://www.presidio.gov
Article Written By Denise Schoonhoven
A seasoned business traveler, Denise Schoonhoven specializes in food, travel, landscaping, design and personal development topics. She has lived and worked in London, San Francisco, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Pacific Northwest. Schoonhoven hails from the corporate writing world where she authored marketing material, catalogs, presentations and training documents.
