Run the 2023 Full Marathon

Sunday, July 23rd, 2023

Start Time: 5:15 a.m.
Start Line: Embarcadero at Mission
Finish Line: Embarcadero at Folsom
Distance: 26.2 miles with a 6-hour time limit.
Race Fee: $317

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

  • Breathtaking views from the Golden Gate Bridge of the San Francisco Bay.
  • 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 and along the Bay Bridge.

What You Need to Know: 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.

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Marathon Course Mile by Mile Preview

2023 Course Map

Note: Interactive map does not show odd miles.

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Finisher Shirt

Finisher Medal

Food & Drink

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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.

  • 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, GU electrolytes, medical, and toilets. Water stops 6 and 10 will include Gu 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.
  • Drop-off Points
    If you are getting a ride in on race day, the closest drop-off point will be  Mission at Main St. or Washington St. at Drum St.

  • Elevation Map
    See map above.
  • Perks & Benefits
    All participants receive a technical fabric long-sleeved shirt. View sizing info here. Finishers receive a finisher’s medal, an electronic finisher’s certificate, food, beverage, heat sheet, and medical care.
  • Awards and Scoring
    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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