Golden Gate Headlands Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, warming through the race
Mild 51°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 61°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 66% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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Race Info
The Golden Gate Headlands Marathon starts and finishes at Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area near Sausalito, California. The course follows singletrack trails and fire roads with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, and the Pacific Ocean; marathoners run the half marathon loop twice. The race weekend also includes half marathon and 10K distances, with total participation capped at 400 runners across all three events. The marathon has run every year since 2002 except a COVID-related gap in 2020.
