Golden Gate Headlands Marathon

Sausalito, CA, USA • April 4, 2026

Race Day Weather

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63° high

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Cool start, warming up later

Runners will face a starting temperature of 50°F, rising to 63°F by the finish. Winds will be a moderate SW at 14 mph, with gusts up to 29 mph throughout. With humidity at 66%, pacing adjustments may be necessary as temperatures rise, especially to maintain comfort in the latter stages.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon?

The 2026 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon will be held on Saturday April 4, 2026.

Is the Golden Gate Headlands Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

No, the Golden Gate Headlands Marathon is NOT a Boston Marathon qualifier.

Historical Weather

Based on 22 years of data

Avg Temp

62°F

L:48° H:62°

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Rain Freq

2 of 22 yrs

Wind12mph

Dew45°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	48°/68°	-	47°
2024 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2024	43°/58°	-	38°
2023 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	42°/57°	-	32°
2022 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	46°/63°	-	47°
2019 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	47°/64°	-	47°
2018 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	52°/64°	-	51°
2017 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	52°/62°	-	49°
2016 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	52°/63°	-	49°
2015 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	52°/72°	-	51°
2014 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2014	50°/60°	-	45°
2013 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2013	56°/64°	Light	55°
2012 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2012	50°/69°	-	46°
2011 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	54°/61°	-	48°
2010 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2010	42°/55°	-	37°
2009 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2009	42°/61°	-	35°
2008 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	45°/57°	-	40°
2007 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2007	45°/64°	-	46°
2006 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2006	48°/56°	Light	46°
2005 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2005	50°/61°	-	50°
2004 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2004	48°/64°	-	47°
2003 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2003	39°/58°	-	38°
2002 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2002	51°/62°	-	50°