San Francisco Marathon

The San Francisco Marathon course features amazing views of the city: the fiery red color of the sunrise, Fisherman’s Wharf Bay, and stunning views of the ocean will never leave anyone indifferent. The sun will rise behind you. The program of the marathon covers two days.

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Race Info

Each participant gets a finisher shirt, medal, food, and drink. Water stops, where participants can find water, electrolytes, energy gums, medical support, and toilets, are available on the course.

Everyone will find a suitable distance for themselves, as there is a wide choice at the San Francisco Marathon.

The program has a special distance kids and their families – Family Lollipop 1K. Children aged 2 years and younger participate free of charge. All participants of this race get a Lollipop racing T-shirt and a special badge.

Race Date

July 21, 2024.

Location

Start: The Embarcadero and Green St, San Francisco, CA US, 94111
Finish: The Embarcadero and Folsom St, San Francisco, CA US 94105

Directions

Distances

Ultra marathon (52.4 miles)
Marathon (26.2 miles)
Half marathon (13.1 miles)
10K
5K
1K

Starting Time

5:15 AM – full marathon (Embarcadero at Mission Street)
6:30 AM – 1st half marathon (Presidio, adjacent to Crissy Field Sports Basement)
8:15 AM – 2nd half marathon (Presidio, 610 Old Mason Street)
7:00 AM – 10K (Embarcadero near Mission Street)
7:30 AM – Saturday 5K (Chrissy Field, San Francisco)
7:55 AM – Sunday 5K race (Mission Street and The Embarcadero)
8:30 AM – 1K (Chrissy Field, San Francisco)
10:15 PM, Saturday – ultra marathon, first loop (Mission Street and The Embarcadero)

Entry Fees

$379 and up – ultra marathon
$199 and up – full marathon
$179 and up – half marathon
$59 and up – 10K
$59 and up – 5K
$26 and up – 1K

Course Map

You can find the course map and description here: thesfmarathon.com.

The full marathon course is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon and Olympic Time Trials qualifying race. The ultra marathon course is along the waterfront with views of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island, and the Golden Gate Bridge.