40th Golden Gate Park XC Open
40th Golden Gate Park XC Open is a running race on September 13, 2026 in San Francisco, CA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 13, 2026 (62 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
3%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Francisco Oceanside, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About San Francisco, CA
Population
836,321
as of 2023
City Elevation
43 ft
Nearest Airport
SFO
San Francisco International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 40th Golden Gate Park XC Open, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
62
Days to train
- Race
- 40th Golden Gate Park XC Open
- Date
- September 13, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to San Francisco than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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40th Golden Gate Park XC Open
Sep 13, 2026