Union Iron Works Historic District at Pier 70 in Dogpatch, Potrero Point in San Francisco - California, United States

The Dogpatch, Its History & Its People | SFM Ambassador Scott Benbow’s City Guide

Another month, another city guide by SFM Ambassador and San Francisco local Scott Benbow! This time, let's explore the Dogpatch neighborhood, which got its name after the packs of stray dogs who used to roam its streets in the 60's. Written by Scott Benbow Edited by Pavlína Marek You’ll enter the Dogpatch neighborhood between miles ... More
Damaris Gutierrez

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
San Francisco Marathon Ranked #8 Marathon in the World

SF Marathon Ranked Among World’s Best and #3 in the USA

We’re not saying we’re elite, but the world kind of just did. The San Francisco Marathon has officially been named one of the Top 10 Strongest Marathon Brands in the World, landing at #8 globally and #3 in the U.S., just behind the legendary Boston and New York City Marathons. In a study released by Brand Finance and reported by MSN, ... More
A set of four types of running shoes from minimalist shoes to maximalist shoes, simple drawings

Barely There: Yay or Nay? The Great Minimalist Shoe Debate

Some love them, some despise them: minimalistic shoes. Not even researchers can get a clear "yay" or "nay" answer. In this first article of an upcoming two-part series about running minimalism, let's discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of minimalistic running shoes. Written & edited by Pavlína Marek Minimalism in Running Shoes ... More
Haight Street view of the stockinged legs hanging out of the window. Haight Street comes after the famous Alvord Lake Bridge during the SF Marathon.

Alvord Lake Bridge & Haight Street | SFM Ambassador Scott Benbow’s City Guide

The San Francisco Marathon is a city race, but much of the course lies in quiet parks on both sides of the Golden Gate Bridge. Because the race begins before sunrise, there aren’t too many spectators along the course for the first nineteen miles. That, however, changes once you run under the Alvord Lake Bridge onto Haight Street. Written ... More
A woman runs with her dog, a happy terrier

Best Friends: 5 Ways to Safely Run with Your Dog!

When I come back from my teaching job, there's nothing better than disappearing into the woods for a run. Actually, scratch that—there is one better thing. It's disappearing into the woods for a run with my dog. Her unwavering excitement to go running no matter the weather helps me get out even when I'd rather stay in, and that wagging tail ... More
An illustration of people of all backgrounds running on treadmills and doing resistance training and strength training

How Can Resistance Training Elevate Your Running?

When you imagine yourself training for a marathon, I bet it includes a lot of time spent on a trail or treadmill, putting miles under your feet day in and day out. It’s not far off from reality. You do have to spend a lot of time running to do it to the extent a marathon pushes you to. However, that's not all you need to do. Resistance ... More
Runners half to marathon

Double the Distance: How to Go from a Half to a Full Marathon in 7 Simple Steps

Here we are: you've run the half marathon and now you're eyeing the full 26.2 miles. Fancy meeting you here, you absolute rockstar! 🌟 The good news is that going from a half to a full marathon is challenging, exciting, and totally achievable (with the right strategy and a sprinkle of grit). The bad news is... actually, I think there are ... More
Golden Gate Bridge, blue skies, and lupies flowering in the forgreound.Run in SF.

Spring has Sprung! Here Are 7 Best Places to Run in San Francisco.

Spring is finally here and it's the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. And San Francisco isn't just any place to run—with its famous hills (hello, leg day!), stunning views, and ideal spring weather, it has everything a runner could wish for. Whether you're an experienced runner or just starting your fitness ... More
A view of Sausalito and the Golden Gate Bridge, a part of the new sfm half marathon course.

Elevation Celebration: New Miles in Marin County (Explore the New SFM Half Marathon Course!)

On the Golden Gate Bridge's north tower, between miles 7 and 8, Marathon runners and Bridge Half runners will spot a sign indicating they’re entering Marin County. If you're one of these runners, when you arrive at this sign, it’s time to gird your quadriceps because you’re about to cruise down some steep hills for the next several ... More