The San Francisco Marathon
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The San Francisco Marathon
The San Francisco Marathon is scheduled for July 25-26, 2026 and marks its 49th edition. The event takes place in San Francisco and is USA Track & Field certified as a Boston Marathon qualifier. Multiple race formats run across the weekend, and the event features race weekend services such as an expo and packet pickup, spectator information, traffic advisories, and hotel and travel options.
The event offers a range of race distances and formats:
- Full Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (first and second half options)
- Ultramarathon
- 10k
- 5k (Saturday and Sunday)
- 1K Mad Dash
- Trails
- Virtual races
The race program includes organized challenges and scoring options, for example Bay Bridge challenges, Double Up options, the 52 Club, and multi-race challenges such as SF/Berkeley and SF/LA. Event services and participant items mentioned for 2026 include a finisher medal and a participant shirt in the standard race kit. The organizer lists entry fees for each distance and notes that the full marathon entry is sold out with a wait list available. Race partners and services for aid stations and pacing guidance are referenced in event materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
