Weird, Embarrassing, and Gross Moments in Running

Us runners have more than enough experiences we often can't really share with our non-running friends without scaring them off. Whether it’s withstanding mileage-induced hemorrhoids or being the accidental target of a snot-rocket, we have all experienced a Petri dish of embarrassing, gross, and weird moments while running. This is an ... More
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Pace Groups Etiquette, Demystified

Ever wonder how pace teams form, and what the etiquette is for running with them? Here are answers to the top 5 most frequent questions we hear regarding pace groups on race day. 2. Do I have to sign up? There is no sign up and pace groups are free to join. Locate your appropriate pacer at the start of the race and stand next to/nearby ... More
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Visibility: City Running on a Dark & Rainy Morning

As autumn starts to bring rain and darkness for the early birds and evening owls, visibility becomes an important part of every runner's planning. What's SFM Ambassador Scott Benbow's tactic? In the late 1990s, I lived on a small tropical island in Micronesia that was soaked by over 18 feet of rain every year. Typically, I ran to and ... More
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Marathons Are Easy! (And Other Ridiculous Running Lies We Tell Ourselves)

10 ridiculous lies about running that you might identify with. More
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A Q&A with SFM Community Manager Damaris Gutierrez | Meet the Team ☺️🖤🫶

Damaris Gutierrez is a San Francisco Marathon Community Manager, a mother, and a runner. She's the happiest when she gets to treat herself to food after a run with her friends. She joined the SFM team in 2023 as an ambassador and has been a steady source of inspiration not only for SFM runners but her colleagues, too. ... More

Your Updated San Francisco Marathon Elevation & Pacing Guide

Elevation Profile The total elevation gain for the SF Marathon is about 1,303 feet (about 300 feet more than its older versions) with a corresponding loss of 1,303 feet. This is much hillier than the California International Marathon in Sacramento (gain 663 ft, descent 1,003 ft) and Boston (gain 815 ft, loss 1,275 ft), but much less hilly ... More
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SFM Ambassador DeadSkout’s Coast-to-Coast Run for Mental Health!

Final Update SKOUT has finished his Transcon run from California to New York. He did it in 68 days, running on average 43.67 miles daily. The run was dedicated to spreading awareness about Mental Health & Suicide Prevention. There's still chance to get involved; the donation links are still active!   In an incredible run ... More

“Life Is Precious:” San Francisco Marathon Ambassador Jonathan Sockolosky and his Running for Moms

“What a loaded question! Who is Jonathan Sockolosky…?” That was Jonathan trying to find an answer to Who is Jonathan Sockolosky? It might have been an unfair thing to ask. After all, there are many ways to define oneself. Defined by his work, Jonathan is a scientist at Genentech, working in antibody engineering and large molecule ... More

Half Marathon San Francisco Story #ThursdayVibes Week Two: Runner Spotlight

Lexxi Conroy This week's #ThursdayVibes is a #runnerspotlight on @cb_runnerchic : She IS the Half Marathon San Francisco Story In an amazing feat, Celeste ran FIFTY half marathons in FIFTY states! We're honored to have been the last leg of her race as Half Marathon San Francisco, pun definitely intended! Here's what Celeste had to ... More

What Makes The San Francisco Marathon The Perfect Destination Race

Written by 2020 San Francisco Marathon Ambassador, Lindsay Walter. Lindsay is a social media influencer, alopecia ambassador, and health advocate.   Anytime there is an opportunity to travel and run a marathon I always jump on the chance to do so. And then, add in the chance to run in San Francisco along the water, right by all of ... More