San Francisco Marathon

A summer loop that crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and works through the city's hills, from the Embarcadero to Golden Gate Park and back. Around 400 metres of climbing, usually in fog.

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Where it runs

San Francisco Marathon course map: the route through San Francisco, with the start and the finish marked.
San Francisco Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

About this race

A summer loop that crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and works through the city's hills, from the Embarcadero to Golden Gate Park and back. Around 400 metres of climbing, usually in fog.

Next edition
25 July 2027
Elevation gain
416 m
Profile
Hilly
First run
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About these facts

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026