Hark the Herald Half Marathon
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2026 Hark the Herald Half Marathon & 10K
The 38th annual Hark the Herald event takes place at Angel Island State Park, Belvedere Tiburon, CA on December 12, 2026. The race uses a hilly loop trail that circumnavigates Angel Island and offers panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz Island, the East Bay and Marin County. The course is marked with orange ribbon at trail crossings and turns.
Distances:
- Half Marathon does the island loop twice.
- 10K single loop, approximately 6.5 miles.
- Youth divisions available for both distances.
- Virtual run option for all ages.
The field is limited to 400 participants. Course cut-off is 3.5 hours for the Half Marathon; half marathoners must complete the first loop within 1 hour 30 minutes. There are no aid stations on the course; aid will be available before the second loop for half marathoners. Participants are advised to carry water. Food and drink will be available at the finish. Hikers and walkers are permitted in the 10K.
Race registration pricing includes ferry and processing fees. Chartered ferries operate from the Tiburon ferry dock and athletes must use the race ferry to reach the island. Spectator ferry fares and parking at Tiburon lots are subject to local charges. Headphones and other audio devices are not allowed on narrow trails for safety. Bib numbers are mailed beginning two weeks before the event. Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable; rollover credit requests must be made by November 12, 2026, otherwise a doctor's note is required. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
