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Run the 2024 Full Marathon

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Start Time: 5:15 a.m.
Start Line: Embarcadero at Market
Finish Line: Embarcadero at Howard
Distance: 26.2 miles with a 6-hour time limit.
Race Fee: $331.99 $265.59 save $66.40 with code 20SFM at checkout!
The race fee includes these items: race shirt $45, jacket $89, beach towel $35, tote bag $22. Total gift value = $191

Course Certification
The Full Marathon course is USATF certified and a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

This race is an Abbott Wanda World Qualifer. Find out more.

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What You’ll Experience: Running the full marathon in San Francisco is a thrill! Along the way, you’ll take in:

  • Breathtaking view of the San Francisco Bay from the Golden Gate Bridge.
  • Iconic parks, areas and neighborhoods including Fisherman’s Wharf, the Marina Green, Crissy Field and Sausalito, Presidio, Golden Gate Park, the Haight St, and the Mission District.
  • Up-close views of major league sports stadiums including homes of the Golden State Warriors and the San Francisco Giants.
  • Positive energy from Full Marathon spectators at the finish line under the Bay Bridge

Take the Challenge!

Get even more gear if you complete a Challenge!



Challenge Medal

Double Up Challenge

SFM Full + SFM Saturday 5K

Challenge Medal

52 Club Challenge

SFM Full + both SFM Half Marathons (3 races, 3 consecutive years*)

Challenge Medal

Legacy Runner Challenge

SFM Full + any other SFM race (consecutive years*, excludes 1K)

Challenge Medal

SF/BerkeleyChallenge

SFM Full + any distance for the Berkeley Half Marathon (consecutive races*)

Challenge Medal

SF/LA Challenge

SFM Full + any distance of the LA Marathon (consecutive races*)

Challenge Medal

SF/Oakland Challenge

SFM Full + any distance of the Oakland Marathon (consecutive races*)

Challenge Medal

CA Time to Travel Challenge

SFM Full + any distance of the OC Marathon (consecutive races*)

Challenge Medal

Bay Area Challenge

SFM Full + 1 distance in each of these: The Giant Race, The Berkeley Half Marathon, The Oakland Marathon, The San Jose 8K & Half Marathon (consecutive races*)

*Once a medal is received at a previous event, the challenge will restart.

This Could Be You!

Marathon Course Mile by Mile Preview

2024 Course Map

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*Elevation gain is approximate

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    Full Marathon Details

  • Start time, location and corral details

    Start Location

    The Full Marathon starts at 5:15 am (start time subject to change) @ Embarcadero @ Mission.

    Corral Start times:

    Corral A Corral B Corral C
    5:15 AM 5:20 AM 5:26 AM
    5:16 AM 5:22 AM 5:28 AM
    5:18 AM 5:24 AM 5:30 AM

    For more information on starting corrals, please click here

  • Course Limits
    In order to qualify as an Official Full Marathon Finisher, you must finish within the 6-hour course limit.
  • Water/Fuel Stops & Medical Care
    The Full Marathon includes 14 water stops where you can find water, Nuun Electrolytes, medical, and toilets. Water stops 6 and 10 will include Chargel Energy gel

    *All water stops will have water monster refill stations.

  • Need to know
    In an effort to reduce waste and work toward being a sustainable event, heat sheets will not be provided at the finish line. Our medical team will have them available if the weather is cold and foggy. We encourage you to pack a warm lightweight item that can fit in your drop bag that you can put on post-race. We appreciate your understanding and help in reducing our footprint.
  • Elevation Map
    See map above.
  • Golden Gate Bridge cut off times
    The last Northbound runner (on the East sidewalk) must access the Golden Gate Bridge by 7:40 a.m. and the last Southbound runner (on the West sidewalk from the Dillingham Lot) must access the bridge by 8:50 a.m. This is to ensure that the sidewalks can be reopened to the public. For more information on cut-off times, please click here

  • Perks & Benefits
    View sizing info here. All participants receive a technical fabric long-sleeved shirt, comfortable and stylish Golden Gate Bridge Runners’ Jacket, and San Francisco Marathon Beach Towel and Tote.
  • Awards
    The top 3 overall and the top 3 Men, Women, and NB+ division winners in the Full marathon will receive digital 3D awards via email when the results are finalized, 3 to 6 weeks post-race.
  • Divisions
    Open, Masters and Age Groups: 19 and Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

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