San Francisco Marathon
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in San Francisco, California. The next edition is on Sunday, July 25, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 1,302 ft (397 m); measured from its course file, it's 1,053 ft (321 m). It starts at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. Its high point is 290 ft (88 m). The course runs point to point. Registration is open to all. The field is about 7,166 runners.
There are 115 other upcoming marathons in California. San Francisco Marathon climbs about 50 ft a mile (9 m per km), steeper than 80% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about San Francisco Marathon
When is San Francisco Marathon 2027?
San Francisco Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, July 25, 2027.
Where is San Francisco Marathon?
San Francisco Marathon is held in San Francisco, California.
How long is San Francisco Marathon?
San Francisco Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).
How much elevation gain does San Francisco Marathon have?
San Francisco Marathon has 1,302 ft (397 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
How do you get into San Francisco Marathon?
San Francisco Marathon has open registration.
What is the weather usually like at San Francisco Marathon?
Around San Francisco Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 64°F (18°C) and the low about 56°F (13°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the San Francisco Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has San Francisco Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is San Francisco Marathon?
San Francisco Marathon climbs about 50 ft a mile (9 m per km), steeper than 80% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
What other marathons are there in California?
Other upcoming marathons in California include Crafton Hills Endurance Run (November 14, 2026), Santa Clarita Marathon (November 15, 2026) and Griffith Park Trail Marathon (November 21, 2026).
Other races in California
- Iron X Marathon · Jul 10, 2027
- Elder Creek Night Runs 30K · Jul 17, 2027
- Lost Sierra Endurance Race 25K · Jul 23, 2027
- Harding Hustle 30K · Jul 24, 2027
- Santa Rosa Marathon Marathon · Aug 22, 2027
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