On October 19, participants from all over the world descended on San Francisco to run 13.1 miles to beat cancer—and to put on the fabulous race-day finisher's medal: a Tiffany's necklace.
This annual event is like no other. Nike takes over San Francisco's Union Square for the weekend with an humongous expo that's filled with race-day essentials, local and healthy food, race course previews, Paul Mitchell hair stylists to get your hairdo race-day ready, run coaches, shoe analysis, pre-run shakeout run and stretch and packet pick up. There's also a race-day store filled with dozens of race-specific t-shirts, tanks, jackets and shoes.
Besides the spectacle that takes over Union Square for the weekend, the course challenges the mind and body of the women who set out to dominate the roller coaster-course.
There's more to the race than the famous San Francisco hills. Here's why the Nike Women's Half Marathon San Francisco brings thousands of participants to the Bay Area.
Tiffany's Necklace
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Forget the traditional race-day medal, participants receive a stunning Tiffany's necklace. This year's design was engraved with the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the date of the race, which was October 19, 2014.
Many women dream of untying an elegant white bow that wraps around the infamous tiny blue box. Once opened, participant's eyes widen, jaws drop and even some tears roll down cheeks with excitement knowing they dominated those San Francisco hills. And let's be honest, it's a one-of-a-kind Tiffany's necklace.
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