The San Francisco Marathon

Sat, Jul 25, 2026
United States
San Francisco
100% asphalt
50,000
thesfmarathon.com
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Road runs in United States, San Francisco

Distances

Running
Ultramarathon
52.4 km
Start: Jul 28, 05:30 AM
Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Start: Jul 27, 06:00 AM
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: Jul 28, 06:30 AM
Running
5k
5 km
Start: Jul 25, 08:00 AM
116.74 EUR

About

A scenic marathon through San Francisco celebrated for its iconic landmarks, rolling hills, and coastal views. It features multiple distances from 5k to ultramarathon and is a Boston Marathon qualifier.

Catering & aid stations

On-course water, electrolytes, medical, and toilets at 6 water stops (water stop 5 includes energy gels). Official Nutrition Partner: Skratch Labs (lemon‑lime sports drink mix and orange/grape energy chews). No heat sheets at finish; warm lightweight item recommended.

Pacers

Pacemakers appear for the Half Marathon (target times per start corral) and are referenced in ‘Renntag für Laufende’ materials (e.g., corral A/B/C start offsets: 6:30 am base, 6:36/6:48, 6:32/6:38/6:50, 6:34/6:39/6:52). Pacers run with flagged pacer groups to help participants hit target splits.