The Ninja Loop, the Dipsea Trail and Other Popular Bay Area Trail Runs

The Ninja Loop is a 12-mile trail that starts in the Marin Headlands and climbs 2,000 feet to a crest from which runners can witness the rising sun if they time it right. Since its christening in 2008, the trail has become a popular stalwart among many fabled Bay Area trail runs, like the Dipsea, and 3,500 attempts have been made to break its course record of one hour and six minutes. We’ll talk about the Loop and other popular trail runs in the region. What’s your favorite run?

Guests:

Victor Diaz, owner, Renegade Running

Ted Knudsen, owner, San Francisco Running Company; race director, Quad Dipsea race which he has run 25 times

Olivia Allen-Price, host, KQED's Bay Curious - a podcast that investigates questions asked by local residents about things both profound and peculiar that make the Bay Area unique