San Francisco Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm day, adjust pace wisely
Runners will face a temperature rise from 58°F at the start to 69°F by the finish, with high humidity at 76%. A light headwind will affect pacing from miles 2-5 and 11, while tailwinds will assist from mile 10 onward. Runners should consider starting conservatively to manage the heat and humidity, especially through the climbs at mile 7 and mile 12.
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Race Info
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
