San Francisco
Ratings, Reviews and Statistics

The San Francisco Marathon is a renowned running event offering participants a breathtaking tour of the iconic city. Known for its challenging course with significant elevation changes, runners will encounter a mix of urban landscapes and stunning coastal views. The race begins with a scenic waterfront run, culminating in the iconic Golden Gate Bridge crossing, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

As the course progresses, runners will experience the vibrant energy of San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods, including the Mission District, Haight-Ashbury, and the Castro. The iconic Golden Gate Bridge stands as a majestic backdrop and thrilling midpoint for participants. With its combination of stunning scenery, challenging hills, and a strong sense of community, the San Francisco Marathon is a memorable experience for runners of all levels.

The event caters to a wide range of runners with various distance options. In addition to the full marathon, participants can choose from two half marathons following the first and second halves of the full marathon course, two 5k races held on Saturday and Sunday, a 10k race, and an ultramarathon.

Stats and ratings for 2nd half marathon and for the Saturday 5k race are shown on the San Francisco 2nd Half page.