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Ferry Building – Union Square loop from Union Square/Market Street

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San Francisco

Ferry Building – Union Square loop from Union Square/Market Street

Moderate

3.0

(21)

runners

Ferry Building – Union Square loop from Union Square/Market Street

00:44

7.12km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.90 km

Pier One

Highlight • Structure

Classic pier building

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2.20 km

Nice Pier

Highlight • Structure

This pier is a great photo opportunity.

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3.35 km

Ferries leave from here to visit the Alcatraz Island Prison National Historic Park. Book tickets online in advance to avoid often long waiting lines. Bring extra layers: The wind and open water can make the island and ferry significantly colder than on land. A large detailed outdoors model of the island with signage of historic highlights is publicly available for free next to the ticket booths.

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4.93 km

Ferry Building

Highlight • Monument

The San Francisco Ferry Building is one of the most iconic feature of the city. Built in 1898 this is one of very few building to survive both the 1906 & 1989 earthquakes. In fact the1989 earthquake lead to a second life for the building after freeway that passed in front of the building collapsed. This spurred on a number of renovation projects to reconnect the Embarcadero to the rest of the city.

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6.94 km

Union Square

Highlight • Settlement

Historic square surrounded by top shopping outlets, site of daily outdoor cultural and entertainment programs changing throughout the year. Great view of the square from the top floor balcony of the Cheesecake Factory high above the south side of the square. In the center stands a 85-foot-tall (26 m) column topped by a 9-foot (2.7 m) statue of Nike, the ancient Greek goddess of victory. This monument dedicated to Admiral George Dewey was unveiled in 1903 for his 1898 victory during the Spanish–American War in the Battle of Manila Bay.

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7.12 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.66 km

3.12 km

149 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

3.09 km

309 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Ferry Building – Union Square loop from Union Square/Market Street

Pier One

Nice Pier

Alcatraz Landing

Ferry Building

Union Square

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