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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2026

CONTACT: Marta Lindsey, Communications Director, Walk SF, marta@walksf.org

After five pedestrian deaths, San Francisco dad is taking it to the streets tomorrow to walk 50 miles in one day

Raising awareness and funds for safer streets in the city he loves in his signature hot pink tights

San Francisco, Calif. – Long-time San Francisco resident Harrison Anderson will walk 50 miles in just one day this Saturday, March 14, in the name of safer streets for pedestrians, especially in light of recent deaths.

Anderson’s schedule:

You can find his exact route here. Descending from Ina Coolbrith Park, Anderson will head North to Fisherman’s Wharf, then South along the Embarcadero, and proceed along his planned 50 mile loop named The Hourglass, which includes over 6,000 feet of elevation.

Recent pedestrian fatalities – five in just five weeks, including the two-year old girl hit and killed on February 27, 2026 crossing 4th and Channel Streets with her mother – got Anderson thinking. As a father of a four-year-old and someone who mostly gets around the city on foot, Anderson feels strongly that San Francisco is too dangerous for pedestrians.

“I walk so much with my son. We’re always cautious and aware, but even still, I can’t count how many times a car has come flying around the corner while we’re already in a crosswalk, said Anderson. “When I read about the little girl and her mom hit in the crosswalk last month, I couldn’t stop thinking about how easily it could have been my son and I.”

Anderson wanted a way to express his heartbreak, raise awareness about these tragedies, and take action. “I walked the new 38-mile Roundabout trail in 12 hours one day in January and I was surprised how many people were interested in hearing about my experience,” said Anderson. “I thought that if I pushed myself to attempt an even more extreme length, it could help bring attention to the good work Walk SF is doing.”

Anderson has asked friends and the broader community to sponsor him in his walk for safe streets, with all donations going to Walk San Francisco. More than 50 people have already donated more than $3,000 to the nonprofit Walk San Francisco in support of his walk.

Anderson says that Walk SF’s commitment to equity is one of the things that drew him to raise funds for them; Anderson makes a point of walking in all parts of the city. “The poorest neighborhoods are usually the ones with the worst infrastructure for pedestrians, even though they’re also the places I see the most people outside walking,” said Anderson.

“I love San Francisco and a big part of why my family lives here is because of its walkability,” said Anderson. “My hope is that someday, when my son walks these streets with kids of his own, he won’t feel the same worries that I do,” said Anderson.

“Anderson is literally walking the walk,” said Jodie Medeiros, executive director of Walk San Francisco. “He is taking action to change the fact that it’s too dangerous for pedestrians in our city. I am deeply moved by his incredible goal to walk 50 miles in one day in the name of safer streets for everyone who walks. We must fight for more solutions to keep us safe.”

Anderson will share his experiences throughout the day on Instagram @hwalkssf. Look for him in his signature hot pink tights as he makes his way through The City.

Anderson will arrive at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area at approximately 12:00PM and be cheered on by Walk SF’s executive director, Jodie Medeiros. 

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Walk San Francisco (‘Walk SF’) advocates on behalf of all pedestrians in San Francisco. Since its founding in 1998, Walk SF has successfully pushed for solutions to design and enforce streets where people of all ages and abilities are safe walking. Learn more.

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