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San Francisco Marathon
San Francisco Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in San Francisco, California. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, July 25, 2027. About 20,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- July 25, 2027
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Field size
- ~20,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, July 25, 2027
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 5K
- Field size
- About 20,000 runners
- Course
- Hilly
- Registration
- thesfmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $378 (from thesfmarathon.com, checked October 7, 2026)
- Start time
- 5:15 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; Boston qualifier
About the San Francisco Marathon
A scenic multi-distance event whose marathon and first half marathon cross the Golden Gate Bridge and pass Fisherman's Wharf and Golden Gate Park, drawing over 20,000 participants across distances.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; signature course crossing the Golden Gate Bridge
- Notes
- Challenging hilly marathon
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San Francisco Marathon: common questions
- When is the San Francisco Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, July 25, 2027.
- Where is the San Francisco Marathon held?
- In San Francisco, California.
- What distances does the San Francisco Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 5K.
- How many people run the San Francisco Marathon?
- About 20,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the San Francisco Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at thesfmarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the San Francisco Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $378 (from thesfmarathon.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the San Francisco Marathon start?
- 5:15 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the San Francisco Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; Boston qualifier.
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