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San Francisco Marathon
San Francisco Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in San Francisco, California. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 20,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Field size
- ~20,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 5K
- Field size
- About 20,000 runners
- Course
- Hilly
- Registration
- thesfmarathon.com
- Official website
- sfmarathon.com
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 date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- 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.
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