Location: North Bay
Info Link: http://www.tiburonpeninsulafoundation.org/blackie.htm
Summary: This is a super scenic run around the Tiburon Peninsula just north of San Francisco. The first 2.75 miles are along a waterfront path paralleling Tiburon Drive. Then, run along Paradise Drive until mile 7.75. That is where you will veer left at Trestle Glen Rd. It's the only real intersection (others are just small residential offshoots). From there it's a less than a mile back to the start. There is generally no shoulder but road is lightly traveled (although you will see tons of cyclists). It's almost always nice and cool and there's lots of shade. The loop is about 8.5 miles so for a long run do it twice.
Gmap: Tiburon
Related Blog Posts: http://runningstories.blogspot.com/2008/03/20-miles-in-paradise.html http://runningstories.blogspot.com/2007/06/tibu-run.html http://runningstories.blogspot.com/2007/03/tiburon-revisited.html
Distance: 17.0 miles
Conditions: Paved path for the first couple miles, then road/shoulder
Profile: Hilly!
Start/Park: Blackie's Pasture Park (no fee) http://www.yelp.com/map/blackies-pasture-tiburon (From Highway 101, Exit Highway 131/Tiburon Blvd, head East for a couple of miles. The park is at the intersection of Tiburon Blvd. and Trestle Glen Rd.)
Water: There are water fountains and restrooms near the start at Blackie's Pasture Park.
Breakfast: Sweden House Bakery and Cafe, 35 Main St.
