San Francisco Marathon

San Francisco, CA

Race Dates

2013: Sunday, June 16, 2013
2012: Sunday, July 29, 2012

Course Information

Profile: Hilly
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement
Certified?: Yes

Miscellaneous Information

Early Entry Fee: $120
Pace Groups?: Yes

Rating:

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 88.00
Course Score: 97.63

Race Day Weather

Mean Temperature: 61°F (16°C)
Average High: 68°F (20°C)
Average Low: 53° F (11°C)
Historical Weather

Race Size

2012: 6,453 Finishers

2011: 5,988 Finishers

2010: 5,992 Finishers

Elevation Chart

Maximum Elevation: 290 feet

Minimum Elevation: 9 feet

Course Description

**2013 Race Date Moves to June**

The San Francisco Marathon is a loop course. The race starts and finishes on the Embarcadero (near the Ferry Building), traversing San Francisco. The Full Marathon runs through Fisherman’s Wharf, the Marina, across the Golden Gate Bridge (and back!), through the Presidio and into Golden Gate Park. After a tour of Golden Gate Park, you’ll run down the famous Haight Street and through the Mission, Potrero and Mission Bay Districts. After a pass behind AT&T Park you’re almost home – just run under the Bay Bridge and up to the Finish Line.

Runner Ratings & Reviews

WNT's review of 2012 race.   

Review

Weather was perfect, awesome views. Well organized.

Race Tips

Hold back until mile 17, then push from there.

Bridge can be slippery.

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Stayed at Hotel Vitale, right on Starting Line.

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