The San Francisco Marathon 2026: Course, Dates, and How to Register (July 25-26)

The San Francisco Marathon is an annual road race that crosses the Golden Gate Bridge. The 2026 races take place over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26, starting and finishing on the Embarcadero near the Ferry Building. What to Expect The event offers seven races, including a full marathon, an ultra-marathon, two half marathons, a 10K, and two 5K races. The full marathon route runs from the Embarcadero past Fisherman’s Wharf and the Marina, across the Golden Gate Bridge and back, through the Presidio and Golden Gate Park, and returns along the waterfront. The full marathon starts early on Sunday morning. Packet Pickup The race expo is at the Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, 2 Marina Boulevard, on Friday, July 24 from 11am to 7pm and Saturday, July 25 from 9am to 5pm. Runners pick up their bibs and shirts there. Details When: Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26, 2026. The full marathon starts Sunday morning. Where: Start and finish on the Embarcadero near the Ferry Building. Cost: Registration fees vary by race distance. Sign up on the official site. Getting there: The Embarcadero start is served by the F Market streetcar, the N Judah and T Third Muni Metro lines, and Embarcadero Station (BART and Muni Metro). Expect street closures along the waterfront, through the Presidio, and near the bridge on race morning, so transit is the easier option. Register and see the full course at thesfmarathon.com.