In order to ensure a smooth and consistent run, this race has implemented wave starts. Use the charts below to determine your starting time. This chart was created based on your registered Estimated Finish Time with the fastest runners starting first.
**Please note that the early start time is needed to run on the roadbed of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Full Marathon
| Bib Range | EFT | Wave # | Wave Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-450 | Invited Athletes | 1 | 5:30am |
| 2,000-3,300 | under 3:35 | 2 | 5:32am |
| 3,500-4,800 | under 3:45 | 3 | 5:42am |
| 5,000-6,300 | under 4:00 | 4 | 5:52am |
| 6,500-7,800 | under 4:15 | 5 | 6:02am |
| 8,000-9,300 | under 4:30 | 6 | 6:12am |
| 9,500-10,800 | under 4:45 | 7 | 6:22am |
| 11,000-12,300 | under 6:00 | 8 | 6:32am |
Note: Wheelchair participants will be starting at the front of the last wave of their event.
1st Half Marathon
| Bib Range | EFT | Wave # | Wave Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,000-14,250 | under 1:45 | 2 | 5:32am |
| 15,000-16,250 | under 2:00 | 3 | 5:42am |
| 17,000-18,250 | under 2:00 | 4 | 5:52am |
| 19,000-20,250 | under 2:15 | 5 | 6:02am |
| 21,000-22,250 | under 2:30 | 6 | 6:12am |
| 23,000-24,250 | under 2:45 | 7 | 6:22am |
| 25,000-26,250 | under 3:00 | 8 | 6:32am |
Note: There are no half marathoners assigned to Wave 1.
Wheelchair participants will be starting at the front of the last wave of their event.
2nd Half Marathon
| Bib Range | EFT | Wave # | Wave Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-200, 500-750 | Invited Athletes | 1 | 8:15am |
| 30,000-31,300 | under 1:45 | 2 | 8:17am |
| 32,000-33,300 | under 2:00 | 3 | 8:23am |
| 34,000-35,300 | under 2:30 | 4 | 8:29am |
| 36,000-37,300 | under 3:30 | 5 | 8:35am |
Note: Wheelchair participants will be starting at the front of the last wave of their event.
5K/Progressive Marathon
Start Time – 7:45AM
5k Bib Range: 50,000-51,300
Progressive Marathon Bib Range: 55,000-55,700
Munchkin Kids Run
Start Time – 9:00AM
Munchkin Bib Range: 1,000-1,450
