Womens Headlands Half Marathon
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About the race
SFRC Women's Trail Half Marathon presented by The North Face takes place on October 24, 2026 in Mill Valley, California. The course covers 13.6 miles with 2,156 feet of climbing across rolling singletrack, coastal ridgelines, and viewpoints of the Pacific, San Francisco Bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge. A 5.5 hour cutoff is in place.
The event continues the Get Her Over The Bridge initiative to increase access to Marin trails. SFRC will host four no drop community group runs led by Trail Sisters of Marin on August 8, September 5, September 19, and October 3. These group runs will offer The North Face demo shoes and sponsor provided nutrition.
Participants receive a professionally designed training plan through a partnership with Integrated Stride Coaching, plus three live virtual coaching sessions, a complimentary one on one consultation with a coach, and an exclusive discount code for follow up individualized coaching. Chartered shuttle service will be available from San Francisco with designated pickup and drop off locations.
SFRC is offering twenty childcare grants of $250 each for participating mothers. The prize purse totals $25,000 with $10,000 for first place and descending awards through tenth place. Menstrual products will be available at all aid stations. The organizer offers a one time pregnancy and postpartum deferral if a request is submitted at least 14 days before race day. Dogs are not allowed on the course.
Packet pickup is scheduled for October 22 and October 23 at San Francisco Running Company in Mill Valley. A friend or family member may collect a packet on a participant's behalf with written authorization. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
