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2026 Saturday
5K Race

 

The San Francisco Marathon Saturday 5K Race (Double Up Qualifier)

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Race Start†
8:oo am
Location
Embarcadero and Washington Street, San Francisco
Race Finish
Embarcadero and Washington Street, San Francisco

Race Distance
Flat 3.1 Mile course (Course time limit is 1 hour)
†Course & start time subject to change

Race Fee: $116.74
Quantity remaining at this price: 80
*includes processing fees
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Run Highlights
The race starts at 8 am. It is a fast, flat, scenic route along the Embarcadero waterfront, with views of iconic SF architecture.  Perfect for chasing a PR, running with friends, or enjoying a fun walk with the kids and dog.

This year’s event will feature finisher awards in the Overall Male, Female, Non-Binary, and age-group divisions. Bib pickup on race morning, participant shirts and other items you have earned can be picked up after you finish your race.

Run this and ANY SFM event on Sunday to earn a bonus medal: Double Up Challenge.

More Info:

Join Us For The Doggy Distance!
There was a change to our dog rules (which surely means some exciting news for those of you who are pup parents)! See our FAQ to learn more.

What You Get

Take the Challenge!

Get even more gear if you complete a Challenge!



Double Up Challenge

Double Up Challenge

SFM Saturday 5K+ SFM Sunday- any distance

Legacy Runner Challenge

Legacy Runner Challenge

SFM Saturday 5K + any other 2 previous SFM races (3 consecutive years, excludes 1K)

SF/BerkeleyChallenge

SF/BerkeleyChallenge

SFM Saturday 5K + any distance for the Berkeley Half Marathon (consecutive races*)

SF/LA Challenge

SF/LA Challenge

SFM Saturday 5K + any distance of the LA Marathon (consecutive races*)

SF/Oakland Challenge

SF/Oakland Challenge

SFM Saturday 5K + any distance of the Oakland Marathon (consecutive races*)

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

🐻 Bearsun X SFM Collab

Meet Bearsun, the ultra-positive, bear-suited runner you may have seen on social media (or in the news 🐻). He’s running from Los Angeles to San Francisco to join us for race weekend.

Bearsun’s mission?

  1. To bring people together.
  2. To spark conversation.
  3. To remind us we’re not as divided as we think.

We’re proud to sponsor Bearsun on his journey and help bring his message of unity and hope to our community.

  1. Bearsun will be running the Saturday 5K on July 26.
  2. He’ll be around all weekend, cheering, hugging, connecting, and inspiring.
  3. Every registered runner will also receive a limited-edition 🎨 SFM x Bearsun race poster, a special collaboration.

If you want to follow his journey:

Follow Bearsun on Instagram | Follow Bearsun on Strava

Bearsun on the Golden Gate Bridge

Can’t join us in person? Register for Virtual!

You can run any of our races from anywhere in the world! Learn more on our Virtual Races page.

2026 Course Map*

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Saturday 5k Course Map

*map subject to change

Saturday 5K Race Details

  • I have already registered for a Sunday race. Can I add the Saturday 5k and take part in the Double Up Challenge?
    Yes, simply add/ register for the Saturday 5K, and the events will be combined automatically on the back end for Double Up Challenge eligibility.
  • Course Limits
    The time limit for the Saturday 5K is 1 hour.
  • Water/Fuel Stops
    The Saturday 5k includes 1 water stop where you can find water, electrolytes, medical and toilets. Our Official Nutrition Partner, Skratch Labs, will offer lemon-lime sports drink mix (non-caffeinated).
  • Strollers are Welcome
    Strollers are welcome on the Saturday 5K course and asked to line up with the last corral for safety purposes.
  • Awards
    Awards will be mailed to the Overall Male, Female, Non-Binary, and age-group divisions after results finalize 3 to 6 weeks post race.
  • Dogs Are Welcome
    We’re opening up our Saturday 5K race to our runners’ canine companions. In other words, your dog is welcome to run this race distance with you!

    Of course, to keep everyone happy and healthy, we had to put in place a few rules in order to guarantee everybody a race experience as great as it can be. To help us ensure safety on the course, we kindly ask that you follow these three simple rules:

    1. Please consider how your dog interacts with other people and dogs. If you’re not 100% sure about how your dog will react to your fellow runners and other dogs, please leave them at home and enjoy a run with them another time. Please note that you’re expected to stay toward the end of the pack and to clean up after your pet.

    2. If your pup is coming with you, please keep their leash as short as possible AT ALL TIMES, not just when you see or run with other participants.

    3. Your dog needs to stay leashed during the whole event while on-site.

    We will have doggy aid stations at the finish line with plenty of water for the brave, victorious dogs! Race registration for your four-legged friend(s) is free; they can just show up and run.

    Please note that at this time, the race is open only to dogs. We’re sure that your cat might be a sprinter and your parrot might love flying along but for the safety of everyone, enjoy their company during your shake-out run rather than during the main event.

  • Perks & Benefits
    All participants receive a technical fabric long-sleeved shirt, finisher medal. View sizing info here.

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