San Francisco Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, steady climb ahead
Runners will face a temperature range from 58°F at the start to 69°F by the finish, with an average humidity of 75%. Winds will present challenges, with consistent headwinds from miles 1-6 and 9, and a shift to a beneficial tailwind from miles 16-24. Runners should pace conservatively on climbs, especially during the initial headwinds, and take advantage of the tailwind on the flatter sections.
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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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Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
