Where To Train For Hills in San Francisco

Top 5 places to train for hills in San Francisco. (Don't worry: These are not all part of the official race course!) More

6 Tips for Surviving a Running Sabbatical

If you’ve been told that you can’t run for a period of time, let me first say this, “I’M SO SORRY!” More

Looking Back: Reflections on Progress

Contributed by Stephanie Davies, a 2017 Ambassador for The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon. We hear it all the time, especially from well-meaning coaches and ones who want us to succeed. The words that they share are designed to push us forward, to focus us, to keep us from losing precious seconds. A child of a cross-country coach and ... More

Personal Record then Plantar Fasciitis: Focusing on Form in 2017

Contributed by Scott Benbow, an Ambassador for The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon From PR (Personal Record) to PF (Plantar Fasciitis) One year ago, I registered for The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon and the California International Marathon (CIM), with the intention to run both. I ran The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon in July, ... More

For the love of running…a time for goals and time for fun!

“I have never lost the love of running just for the sake of running,” says Karnazes. “Sometimes, I just like to go on a run with no goals in mind, just choose a new route. I am always changing things up for the love of running. I never run the same route two days in a row.” More

The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon Course: Mile 26

The home stretch! Mile 26 takes runners through the South of Market District, passing AT&T Park, stretching along the Embarcadero, past the Bay Bridge, and ending at Folsom Street. More

Born to Run: Why I Am Excited to Run The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon

Dr. Daniel Lieberman is running #TSFM2016 for the Leakey Foundation, which supports research on human evolution. More

Race Day Hydration Tips

Staying properly hydrated will be key to a successful race day. Each individual is different, but keep these guidelines in mind and tweak them to suit your individual hydration needs. More

5 Reasons to Run the 5K

With views of the Bay Bridge, the iconic Ferry Building, Coit Tower, and more, it's no wonder why this race in particular has exploded in popularity among experienced athletes and new runners alike. More

Protect yourself on Race Day by registering with RaceSafe

RaceSafe allows runners to confidentially provide their medical history in advance which can be accessed in an emergency by medics and volunteer physicians on Race Day. More