The Winter Swell
Updated
Wednesday, January 20, 2027, first start 5:45 PM, in San Francisco (670 Kezar Dr). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $25 to $35; the 1 mile goes from $25 to $30 after January 1.
Course and race notes
Trials of Miles and A Runners Mind are excited to be hosting a special winter night under the lights at Kezar.
The meet program will consist of Open Miles and Open 5Ks with pacers in every heat. We will also be organizing some sections of the Two Mile for High School runners.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Wednesday, January 20
2027 · in 74 days
Start time
5:45 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$25 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
1 mile goes up after Fri Jan 1 (in 55 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Wed Jan 20 (in 74 days)
Opened Oct 26, 2026
Race day in San Francisco
Weather
58° / 47°F
Typical high and low for January 20, with a 36% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, San Francisco Dwtn, CA (1.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:22 AM – 5:18 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Wednesday. The 5:45 PM start is after sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- 7th Avenue & Irving Lot0.4 mi
- Woods Lot0.5 mi
- Music Concourse Bandshell Accessible Parking Lot · free0.6 mi
9 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- California Kahve cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Pizzetta Napoletana restaurant0.1 mi
- Yo También Cantina cafe0.2 mi
- Starbucks cafe0.2 mi
121 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Tue Jan 19
Where to stay
189 within 3 mi289 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Metro Hotel
About 24 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hotel Castro
About 25 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: 24 Henry
About 29 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Beck's Motor Lodge
About 29 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Perramont Hotel
About 5 min drive1.5 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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