Races Marathon · San Francisco, USA
San Francisco Marathon
San Francisco Marathon is a hilly marathon in San Francisco, USA, held each July. A genuine hills race — across the Golden Gate Bridge and back, through the Presidio and Golden Gate Park. July fog keeps it cool, often 10-15C — ideal once you accept the climbs. A course as hilly as San Francisco Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
July
every year
Course
hilly
Marathon
Conditions
July fog keeps it cool, often 10-15C — ideal once you accept the climbs.
Racing this course well
A genuine hills race — across the Golden Gate Bridge and back, through the Presidio and Golden Gate Park.
A course as hilly as San Francisco Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
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- When is the San Francisco Marathon?
- It is held each July in San Francisco, USA. Check the official San Francisco Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the San Francisco Marathon course flat?
- A genuine hills race — across the Golden Gate Bridge and back, through the Presidio and Golden Gate Park.
- How should I train for the San Francisco Marathon?
- Match your preparation to San Francisco Marathon's profile and the July weather, then protect consistency — RunV's adaptive plan recalibrates after every run so one bad week never derails the block.
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