This Weekend: Union Square Ice Skating and Golden Gate Half Marathon
Update: This weekend's M Ocean View bus substitutions have been cancelled. Due to weather concerns prompting the cancellation of this weekend's planned pedestrian safety and transit improvements construction work, there will be regular train service for the M Ocean View throughout the weekend.
Note: Starting Tuesday 10/31 through Monday November 13, Howard Street will be closed between 3rd and 4th streets for the Salesforce Dreamforce conference.
A crowd enjoying the Union Square ice rink in 2014. Photo: William Welch/Flickr
Union Square Ice Rink Birthday Celebration
Friday, 10 to 11:30 AM
Union Square
Celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Union Square ice skating rink this Friday with free skating, special performances and other birthday treats. From 10 to 11:30 a.m., complimentary admission and skate rental will be available on a first come, first served basis. Special performances will be presented by some of San Francisco's favorite arts organizations. The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square will be open from Nov. 1 through Jan.15.
How to Get There on Muni: Skate on down to the rink using Muni Metro to Powell Station, any Market Street bus route, as well as the 2 Clement, 3 Jackson, 8 Bayshore, 27 Bryant, 30 Stockton, 38 Geary/38R Geary Rapid, and 45 Union/Stockton routes.
Muni Service Note: There are no planned reroutes but Muni Metro, the Powell Cable Car lines, and the 2, 3, 8, 27, 30, 38/38R, and 45 could see possible increases in ridership for this event.
Golden Gate Half Marathon and 5K
Saturday and Sunday, Various Times
Aquatic Park
Take a casual jog this weekend in the annual Golden Gate Half Marathon and 5K beginning at Aquatic Park between the Marina and Fisherman's Wharf. The 13.1 mile run begins along the San Francisco Bay shore with its views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge before moving through the Marina and Presidio toward the bridge itself. Runners will run the length of the area's most recognizable icon before turning back to traverse the Golden Gate Promenade to Fort Point. The race will conclude at Marina Green with a Finish Line Wine Festival available to the first 500 participants who opt into it during race registration.
How to Get There on Muni: Race participants and spectators alike may take the F Market and Wharves Line, as well as the 19 Polk, 28 19th Ave., 30 Stockton, 47 Van Ness, and the 49 Van Ness/Mission routes close to the starting line.
Muni Service Note: The 28, 30, 47 and 49 will have reroutes. The F Market and Wharves Line and 19 Polk may see crowding and minor service delays due to possible increased ridership.
Reminder: J Church Stop Changes at Balboa Park
Due to construction for the Balboa Park Station Area and Plaza Improvement Project, the J Church Line will continue to serve alternate stops on San Jose Avenue until the fall. For details, please visit our Green Light Rail Center Track Replacement Project page.
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Wednesdays for a look ahead to the weekend. Check out our Weekend Traffic & Transit Advisory for more details.