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Ranked #2 Most Beautiful Marathon

The 2026 San Francisco Marathon

Full Marathon

Race fee: $293.84*
Qty remaining at this price: 11

1st Half Marathon

Race fee: $227.84*
Qty remaining at this price: 22

2nd Half Marathon

Race fee: $203.64*
Qty remaining at this price: 3

10k

Race fee: $83.74*
Qty remaining at this price: 18

Saturday 5k

Race fee: $80.44*
Qty remaining at this price: 4

Sunday 5k

Race fee: $80.44*
Qty remaining at this price: 16

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Full Marathon

Full Marathon

Race fee: $293.84*
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First Half Marathon

1st Half

Race fee: $227.84*
Qty remaining at this price: 22
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Second Half Marathon

2nd Half

Race fee: $203.64*
Qty remaining at this price: 3
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10k Race

10k Race

Race fee: $83.74*
Qty remaining at this price: 18
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5k Races

Saturday 5k

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Qty remaining at this price: 4
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Sunday 5k

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Qty remaining at this price: 16
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Ultramarathon

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🌉 A race that’s “a feast for runner’s eyes and a challenge for runner’s legs”?

Yeah, that’s us. 👋🏼

Runner’s World just named the San Francisco Marathon one of the 12 Best Marathons in the World, right alongside New York, Berlin, and London. 🏁

From crossing the Golden Gate Bridge to cruising past NBA and MLB stadiums, SFM serves up postcard views and leg day bragging rights. 💪🏼

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No toenails were hurt in the making of this video

No toenails were hurt in the making of this video 🦶
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Left our lens cap on our camera 😭 Thankfully we

Left our lens cap on our camera 😭
Thankfully we managed to get even just .3 seconds of the legend 🥹
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Front row seats to everyone’s finish line moment

Front row seats to everyone’s finish line moment… Should’ve brought tissues 🥹
Can’t believe these runners started in Staten Island and ran through all 5 boroughs in NYC 🗽
Beyond proud of all these runners, hope to see some of you in San Francisco in July 2026! ❤️
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“The SF Marathon is one of my favorite marathons to run. The course is beautiful, difficult but beautiful. The hoody I received as a loyalty gift is by far one of the best gifts I have received.”
– Joe Lozoya
“Great course and fun experience! Can't wait to do it again.”
– Gary Regula
“The medical tent staff was awesome; volunteers, medics great! Thanks for events.”
– Theresa Hahn Dang
“I loved the SF marathon and hope to do it again soon!”
– Claudia Virrueta
“One of the best and most well-organized events I have participated in. Will definitely come again!”
– Ilia McKinney
“Running on the Golden Gate Bridge, the city, and haight street was a dream! Highly recommend this experience for any runner!”
– Jonathan Miller
“I ran the second half marathon and it was a terrific experience. Well-organized, great volunteers and a beautiful course. Thank you!”
– Alejandra Tapia