San Francisco Marathon
San Francisco · Jul 26, 2026
One of America's most scenic and challenging urban marathons. The July course crosses the iconic Golden Gate Bridge twice, passes through Golden Gate Park, and tackles the infamous hills that define the City by the Bay.
Date
Jul 26, 2026
Difficulty
Hard
Elevation
~420m elevation gain
Field Size
25,000 runners
Course
Starting from Ferry Building, crossing Golden Gate Bridge, past Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, and Fisherman's Wharf, finishing at the waterfront
Tips
- •July temps around 12-20°C, famously cool and foggy — summer layers essential
- •The hills are brutal — especially the climb back from the Golden Gate Bridge
- •Pre-race visits: Alcatraz, Golden Gate Park, Fisherman's Wharf, Lombard Street
- •San Francisco fog (Karl) can roll in suddenly — be prepared for dramatically changing conditions
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