The San Francisco 1st Half Marathon – Sunday, July 28th, 2019

Race Start: 6:30AM @ Mission Street and The Embarcadero San Francisco, California 94105.

Race Finish: 1st Half Marathon Finish Line in Golden Gate Park
Free runner shuttles take runners from the 1st Half Finish Line in Golden Gate Park to the Main Finish Line Festival from 8am – 11am. See below for more information.

Race route: Runners race along The Embarcadero, up to the Golden Gate Bridge, to the Coastal Trail along San Francisco Bay, through Golden Gate Park, and more!

Race Distance: 13.1 Miles

Picture yourself racing as the California sun breaks through San Francisco’s iconic maritime fog. Bursting from the Embarcadero’s waterfront start line at the break of dawn. Racing up to the Golden Gate Bridge, through towering eucalyptus and redwood trees in Golden Gate Park where you’ll cross the 1st Half Finish Line. Then join over 27,500 runners at our Main Finish Line Festival.

In our 42nd year, take on our 13.1 miles course and take yourself on a running tour of San Francisco.

1st Half Marathon 2019 Course

1st Half Marathon Details

Corrals & Start Line Line Map

*Start Location: Mission Street and The Embarcadero San Francisco, California 94105 at 6:30am.

On Race Morning, all 1st Half Marathon runners must enter their designated corral from Southbound Embarcadero at the following intersections:

Corral 1 (Elites & Sub-Seeded): Mission St

Corrals A-F: Howard Street

Corrals G-H: Folsom Street

All runners need to be in their corral at the start of the race – 1st Half start time is 6:30am. Corral time and locations are subject to change.

Click map for larger view.
Course Limits
In order to qualify as an Official 1st Half Marathon Finisher, you must finish within the 3 hour course limit.
Water Stops
The 1st Half Marathon includes 6 water stops where you can find water, nuun Performance electrolyte and carbohydrate drink, medical, and toilets. One of these stops, water stop 3, includes GU energy chews.
Elevation
2018 Official Elevation
Runner Shuttle Schedule
FREE Runner Shuttle Busing pick up runners from 8:00AM – 11:00AM from Fulton St. and 10th St. at the 1st Half Marathon Finish Line in Golden Gate park. Runner shuttles drop off runners at the Main Finish Line Festival. Shuttles are for runners only. All you need is your bib to enter.
Amenities
All participants receive a technical fabric long-sleeved shirt. Finishers receive a finisher’s medal, free photos, electronic finisher’s certificate, and individual care, both on and off the course and following – including food, beverage, heat sheet and medical care.

Sizing Chart for Men

Sizing Chart for Women

Awards

Gifts will be issued to the top 3 Men and Women in the 1st Half Marathon. Once official results have been finalized, award plaques are created, personalized and mailed.

Scoring
The top 3 overall Men and Women in the 1st Half Marathon will receive a plaque and winners medal. The top three females and top three males in each age group will be given a personalized plaque. Results will be finalized 4-6 weeks post event and then age group awards will be personalized and mailed. Top 3 overall winners will be removed from age group awards (no double dipping).
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+