Loyal Runner Challenge

More running options!

• Run virtually and automatically secure a San Francisco Marathon in-person race slot upgrade option and qualify for all five of our challenges in one year!  Learn More

2021 Loyal Runner Gifts

2+ YEARS
Runners who have run with us (5k, 10k, half, full or ultra) 2 or more years consecutively will be able to have their loyal years (back bottom left side) screen printed on their participant shirt.

3+ YEARS
Runners who have run with us (5k, 10k, half, full or ultra) 3 or more years consecutively will be able to have their loyal years (back bottom left side) along with their country’s flag (left arm) screen printed on their participant shirt.

5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
To commemorate your 5 year anniversary, runners who have run with us (5k, 10k, half, full or ultra) 5 years consecutively will get a picnic blanket.

Challenge Rules

• Runners who have finished any combination of The San Francisco Marathon events (5k, 10k, 1st Half, 2nd Half, Full or Ultra) 2 or more times consecutively will be honored as a Loyal Runner.
• Runners must pick up their prize at the Expo on the year that they qualify. We will not be able to ship your prizes out. 

Reminder:

Our Loyal Program was paused for 2020. No items were awarded. Running virtually in 2020 has no standing on your Loyal Status. The program restarted in 2021 and you must run either in person or virtually in 2021 to retain your loyal status.

Award Pickup Instructions

• Check your Bib for the Loyal Stamp. This is the ticket to pick up your medal at the Challenges Table. If your bib is not stamped, please visit the Solutions Table at the Expo.
• Loyal Gifts will be distributed at the Challenges Booth at the Race Expo, not at the Finish Line Festival. 
• Awards must be picked up on the year they are qualified for.
• Gifts must be picked up at the Finish Line and will not be mailed for any reason.

Deferring Registration and Loyal Status

You have until July 1st, 2021 to opt to defer your 2021 registration to 2022. The following applies to your Loyal Status:

• If you are a loyal runner and wish to continue your loyal status in 2022, you must run virtually in 2021 and submit GPS proof of course completion or run using our VIRTUAL365 app by 12/31/2021.
• You will have to register to run virtually here.
• By registering to run virtually, the included shipping cost covers the shipping of any Loyal items you have earned.
• Items will be shipped 30 days after race day, 6o for international runners.