The San Francisco Marathon has partnered with San Francisco hotel and transportation authorities to help you plan an outstanding race weekend, stress-free, whether you’re traveling across the city or across the globe.
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We proudly partner with a variety of hotels in San Francisco to make race weekend planning seamless. You can make reservations online by clicking or by calling your choice directly.
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1st Half Marathon: Shuttles are provided for 1st Half Marathon runners from the finish line in Golden Gate Park back to the Main Finish Line Festival on the Embarcadero. Shuttles leave from Fulton St. and Arguello Blvd periodically between 8:00am to 11:30am.
2nd Half Marathon: FREE Runner Shuttle Busing pick up runners from 7:00AM – 8:00AM from Howard St. and Spear St. at the Main Start Line near the Embarcadero. Runner shuttles drop off runners at Halleck and Mason St, a quarter mile from the 2nd Half Marathon Start Line in The Presidio. Shuttles are for runners only. All you need is your bib to enter.
Alternatively, there will be designated race parking available throughout The Presidio. Additional details on specific parking locations will be provided the week prior to the race.
For those taking a BART bus (see below), please stay on the bus when it arrives at the Embarcadero – the buses will immediately load those waiting at that stop, and then drive to the start of the 2nd Half.
BART doesn’t run early enough to get you to The San Francisco Marathon Embarcadero Start Line, but don’t fret! The San Francisco Marathon offers early morning bus service from six Bay Area BART stations, so you can forget the hassle of driving and focus on the race.
BART will be running normally after you cross the Finish line, so just buy a BART ticket, hop on, and head home. The BART Station Bus Ticket does not include return BART Ticket Fare.
Purchase Bart Bus Tickets here!
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.
To reserve your parking spot, visit the San Francisco Marathon SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
We encourage all runners to drive or carpool, have a friend or family member drop them off, or taxi in to make it to the start on time.
Alternatively, expand the tabs below to learn more about your public transportation options or plan your trip here. Click Muni below to learn more.
We encourage locals to bike to the Expo and to the Start Line on Race Day and enjoy our complimentary bike valet service. The Race Day Bike Valet will be open at Market St. and Embarcadero from 4:30 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday, July 23rd. Bikes that remain in the bike valet after closing will be transported to the vendor’s office at the owner’s expense.
