San Francisco Marathon

San Francisco, CA, USA · July 26, 2026

58°·61° high·Breezy·Dry

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58°at start

65° high

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Cool start, mild day ahead

Runners will face a temperature range from 58°F at the start to 63°F by the finish, with humidity at a high 86%. Wind will be predominantly headwind during the early miles (2-5) and again at mile 15, impacting pacing. With a gentle rolling course, runners should conserve energy on climbs and capitalize on tailwinds from miles 17-23 for faster segments.

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The San Francisco Marathon is an annual USATF-certified road running event held in San Francisco, California, that includes a full marathon, two half marathons, an ultramarathon, a 10k, and a 5K. With the exceptions of 1988 and 2020, the marathon has been held annually since 1977. The marathon starts and finishes on the Embarcadero near the Ferry Building and crosses the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon. Wikipedia

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When is the 2026 San Francisco Marathon?

The 2026 San Francisco Marathon will be held on Sunday July 26, 2026.

Is the San Francisco Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the San Francisco Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the San Francisco Marathon?

The time limit for the San Francisco Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 San Francisco Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 65°F and a low of 58°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 25 years of data

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65°F

L:58° H:65°

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0 of 25 yrs

Wind9mph

Dew55°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 San Francisco Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2025	58°/61°	-	55°
2024 San Francisco Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2024	58°/65°	-	54°
2023 San Francisco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	60°/67°	-	55°
2022 San Francisco Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2022	56°/64°	-	53°
2021 San Francisco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	61°/68°	-	57°
2019 San Francisco Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	60°/73°	-	55°
2018 San Francisco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	55°/61°	-	52°
2017 San Francisco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	59°/68°	-	55°
2016 San Francisco Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2016	58°/66°	-	54°
2015 San Francisco Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2015	61°/68°	-	56°
2014 San Francisco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	63°/73°	-	58°
2013 San Francisco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	53°/61°	-	51°
2012 San Francisco Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2012	55°/60°	-	52°
2011 San Francisco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	60°/65°	-	53°
2010 San Francisco Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2010	56°/60°	-	51°
2009 San Francisco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2009	54°/61°	-	53°
2008 San Francisco Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2008	56°/61°	-	51°
2007 San Francisco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2007	57°/63°	-	53°
2006 San Francisco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2006	60°/68°	-	56°
2005 San Francisco Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2005	56°/65°	-	54°
2004 San Francisco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2004	59°/62°	-	56°
2003 San Francisco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2003	56°/68°	-	55°
2002 San Francisco Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2002	59°/70°	-	55°
2001 San Francisco Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2001	57°/65°	-	55°
2000 San Francisco Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2000	55°/65°	-	52°

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