Why we are here
People building technology deserve time outside the product cycle. We want a local running scene where a researcher can meet a designer, an operator can bring a friend, and a beginner can feel as welcome as a regular racer. The shared activity comes first; professional networking is optional.
Our founding mission
The First 100 aims to help 100 Bay Area tech workers reach their first marathon finish line. The practical starting point is smaller: a nearby crew, a manageable outing, and a reason to come back. A marathon remains a choice, not a condition of belonging.
Where the community stands
This is the founding-stage website. Six crew formats, several event ideas, and the official Golden Gate Bridge Marathon are in planning. No participant count, employer partnership, active coaching service, or confirmed schedule is claimed.
What we want to feel like
Warm, local, and useful. Friendly competition can coexist with walking breaks. Rest does not need an apology. A good run ends with people feeling included, rather than feeling that they need a faster watch time or a better job title.