The San Francisco Marathon
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The San Francisco Marathon
The 49th annual San Francisco Marathon takes place July 25 to 26, 2026, in San Francisco, California. The event includes multiple race options and is USA Track & Field certified; the full marathon is a Boston qualifier. A historical race temperature is listed as 64°F.
The event program covers a wide range of distances and formats:
- Full Marathon
- 1st Half Marathon (China Airlines Bridge Half)
- 2nd Half Marathon / City Half
- 10k race
- Saturday and Sunday 5k races
- 1K Mad Dash
- Ultramarathon
- Virtual race
- Trail races
Race weekend resources include an expo and packet pickup, a schedule of events, official hotel options, spectator information, traffic advisories, and race results with photos. Community and support programs noted for the event include challenges, run clubs, team scoring, an athletes with disabilities program, veterans and military programs, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising options. Training resources are available, including a temporary free coaching offer described on event materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
