Event Description
THE SAN FRANCISCO MARATHON RACE WEEKEND • JULY 24TH – JULY 26TH, 2020
The San Francisco Marathon is proud to present its 43rd running on July 26th, 2019. 26,000 runners and over 80,000 spectators will fill the city on race day. The San Francisco Marathon is more than just a race; it’s a fantastic celebration where people from all over the country and world come together, united by their dedication to running and the running community. Whether a runner comes in just for race day or makes a trip out of it with their loved ones, our runners are invited to partake in a weekend of festivities.
THE SAN FRANCISCO FULL MARATHON – SUNDAY, JULY 26TH, 2020
Race Start: 5:30AM @ Mission Street and The Embarcadero San Francisco, California 94105
Race Finish: Main Marathon Finish Line @ Folsom Street and The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California 94105
Run past iconic landmarks, across the Golden Gate Bridge, and through historic neighborhoods: Runners race through San Francisco in a loop.
Course Certification: The Full Marathon course is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon and Olympic Time Trials qualifying race.
Race Distance: 26.2 Miles
THE SAN FRANCISCO 1ST HALF MARATHON – SUNDAY, JULY 26TH, 2020
Race Start: 6:30AM @ Mission Street and The Embarcadero San Francisco, California 94105.
Race Finish: 1st Half Marathon Finish Line in Golden Gate Park
Free runner shuttles take runners from the 1st Half Finish Line in Golden Gate Park to the Main Finish Line Festival from 8am – 11am. See below for more information.
Race route: Runners race along The Embarcadero, up to the Golden Gate Bridge, to the Coastal Trail along San Francisco Bay, through Golden Gate Park, and more!
Race Distance: 13.1 Miles
THE SAN FRANCISCO 2ND HALF MARATHON – SUNDAY, JULY 26TH, 2020
Race Start: 6:45 am @ Golden Gate Park, JFK Drive & 14th Avenue Meadow, San Francisco, CA 94118. Free runner shuttle bus take runners from the Main Start Line near The Embarcadero to the 2nd Half Marathon.
Race Finish: Main Marathon Finish Line @ Folsom Street and The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California 94105
Race route:Take a running tour of beautiful golden gate park, then run past the historic corner of Haight and Asbury Streets, the best selfie opportunity on course! Finish strong as you pass Oracle Park and run alongside the beautiful San Francisco Bay!
Course Certification: The 2nd Half Marathon course is USATF certified
Race Distance: 13.1 Miles
THE SAN FRANCISCO MARATHON 5K
This year, we have two 5K events to choose from:
Saturday, July 25th – take part in our 2nd annual Pier to Pier Saturday 5K Fun Run (Double Up Qualifier). Join our Double Up Challenge for extra fun!
Sunday, July 26th – join 27,000 other runners as you take to the streets of San Francisco.
THE SAN FRANCISCO ULTRA-MARATHON: SATURDAY, JULY 25TH, 2020
Race Start: First Loop: Saturday 11:00 pm @ Mission Street and The Embarcadero San Francisco, California 94105.
Race Finish: Main Full Marathon Finish Line: Folsom Street @ The Embarcadero, San Francisco, California 94105
Course Highlights: Run the San Francisco Marathon back-to-back in this epic fundraising event.
Course Certification: The Second Loop (San Francisco Marathon Full Marathon) is USATF Certified. Earn both the Ultra-marathon and Full Marathon Medal.
Race Distance: 52.4 Miles
