Volunteer with us!

Earn Registration by Volunteering

Your time is invaluable, and we appreciate your support! Run the race in exchange for your effort, and join our volunteer team! By filling out our form below, we’ll find you the ideal position for our events and keep you updated on opportunities.

• Individual Shifts – Please review the info below.

• Group Efforts – Earn Donations: Groups can also make meaningful contributions and earn donations by assisting in various areas along the event courses. Your support helps us give back to the community.

Your participation is crucial, and your contributions directly impact our community.

Interested in volunteering? Please submit your availability via the volunteer interest form below.

2027 San Francisco Marathon Volunteer Recruitment Rules

Please note: As of 10/8/2026 We are no longer offering post race refunds in exchange for volunteering. Please read the instructions below on how volunteer and earn comp code.

1. Submit the Volunteer Interest Form
   Complete the Google Volunteer Interest Form provided on our website. This form allows us to collect your information and identify your preferred volunteer opportunities.
2. Wait for Shift Availability
   After submitting the Interest Form, please wait for our team to contact you with available volunteer shifts and the corresponding sign-up link. Please do not register for a shift until you have received a link from our team.
3. Register for Your Volunteer Shift & Request Your SFM Entry Code.
   Once you receive the available shift options, select and register for your volunteer shift using the provided sign-up link. After registering for your shift, contact our team to request your complimentary race entry code.
4. Complete Your Volunteer Shift & Pick Up Your Bib
   You must successfully complete your assigned volunteer shift in order to receive your complimentary race entry. After completing your shift, you will be able to pick up your race bib at the designated location at the Expo.

The comp code can be used to register for the San Francisco Marathon taking place in the same year as your volunteer shift. For example, if you volunteer during the 2027 San Francisco Marathon, your comp code is valid only for the 2027 race.

Important Information

• Post-race refunds are no longer offered. You must complete your volunteer shift before receiving your bib and participating in the race.
• Complimentary race entry codes are valid only for the race year in which the volunteer shift is completed and cannot be carried over to a future year.
• Volunteers must complete their assigned shift to be eligible to receive their race bib.
• Already registered for the race? If you have already signed up for the San Francisco Marathon, please reach out to our team. We will assist you with making the necessary changes to your registration so you can participate through the volunteer program.
• Ultra Marathon and Double Up Challenge are excluded from comp codes.