San Francisco Marathon
Lo esencial
El San Francisco Marathon, disputado por primera vez en 1977, es uno de los maratones urbanos más antiguos y queridos de la Costa Oeste. Durante décadas se ha convertido en un evento de verano destacado que atrae a corredores de diversos orígenes internacionales y locales — desde clasificadores para Boston hasta principiantes — atraídos por la historia de la carrera, el paisaje icónico de la ciudad y el apoyo comunitario. Celebrado a fines de julio de 2026, el maratón continúa la tradición de mostrar los vecindarios únicos y las costas de San Francisco mientras ofrece una experiencia de maratón en ruta desafiante y gratificante. El recorrido destaca con vistas panorámicas del Golden Gate Bridge, colinas ondulantes que serpentean por vecindarios históricos y vistas costeras, y tramos a lo largo del Embarcadero y la costa que ofrecen panorámicas espectaculares de la ciudad y la bahía. Los corredores experimentan una mezcla de energía urbana y belleza natural — multitudes animadas, música en vivo en los avituallamientos y voluntarios entusiastas crean una atmósfera eléctrica pero solidaria, mientras que las colinas del recorrido y el terreno variado hacen que el ritmo y la preparación sean claves para el éxito. El recorrido del San Francisco Marathon tiene certificación USATF, es reconocido por AIMS, y es clasificatorio para el Boston Marathon, cumpliendo con los estándares que los corredores competitivos buscan cuando intentan clasificar.
Día de la carrera
Pronóstico del tiempo
Elevación
Perfil del terreno
Recorrido relativamente plano
Participantes
Tamaño del grupo
Gran maratón
Calificación del público
Apoyo de espectadores
Excelente presencia de espectadores
Clasificatorio para Boston
Esta carrera es un evento clasificatorio certificado para el Maratón de Boston. Logra tu marca de clasificación en un recorrido verificado.
Golden Gate Bridge
Runners cross or pass by the iconic suspension bridge offering panoramic views of the bay and Marin Headlands
Crissy Field
Coastal stretch with beachfront paths and sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz
Palace of Fine Arts
Historic Greco-Roman rotunda and lagoon in the Marina, a scenic landmark along the course
Marina Green
Flat waterfront park popular with spectators, providing clear views of the bridge and bay
Fisherman's Wharf
Bustling tourist waterfront with seafood vendors, piers, and lively crowds cheering runners
The Embarcadero & Ferry Building
Waterfront boulevard lined with palm trees, public art, and the historic Ferry Building marketplace
Golden Gate Park
Expansive urban park often hosting the finish area with gardens, museums, and broad running paths
Otras distancias disponibles durante el fin de semana del evento:
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Tarifa promedio para alojamientos de 3 estrellas cerca de la salida
Elegibilidad
- Must be 18 years or older to register for the full marathon
- Must complete online registration and have a valid race bib to participate
- Valid government-issued photo ID required at packet pickup
- Must agree to the official race waiver and event rules during registration
- Participants must be physically fit and sufficiently trained; medical clearance recommended for anyone with pre-existing health conditions or age-related concerns
- All runners must finish within the course time limit of 7 hours to receive official finish time and services
- No bicycles, scooters, skates, or pets allowed on the course; strollers are not permitted in the marathon start
- Wheelchair or handcycle athletes must register in the appropriate division and comply with adaptive athlete rules
- Transfers, deferrals, and refunds are governed by the event's official policy available on the race website
Documentos requeridos
- Waiver/Release of Liability (signed during registration)
- Valid Photo ID (required for bib/packet pickup)
- Proof of Time (official race result or certificate for seeded/elite entries)
- Emergency Contact Information
Métodos de inscripción
- Online registration via RaceRoster
Política de cancelación y reembolso
No refunds after purchase
Deferrals to the next year permitted until 30 days before race (by 2026-06-26) for a $30 processing fee
Bib transfers to another registered runner allowed until 14 days before race (by 2026-07-12) for a $20 transfer fee
If the event is canceled by the organizer for reasons other than participant-specific issues, entrants will be offered a full deferral to the next event or a partial refund (entry fee minus a $15 administrative fee)
If the event is postponed for reasons beyond the organizer's control (force majeure), entries will be automatically deferred to the rescheduled date unless the entrant requests a refund (refunds subject to a $15 administrative fee)
The course is USATF-certified and a Boston Marathon-qualifier, providing an official time for qualifying standards.
Runners will experience iconic San Francisco landmarks and scenic views including portions near the Golden Gate Bridge, the Marina, and a finish inside Golden Gate Park, but should be prepared for several steep hills and potential coastal winds.
Finishers receive a custom finisher medal and a technical race shirt, and the post-race festival features food trucks, a beer garden, and recovery services like massage and medical tents.
Race weekend includes an official packet pickup expo with vendors and sponsors, a pre-race pasta dinner option, and a kids' run on race day, making it a full festival atmosphere for families.
Aid stations are typically placed every 1.5–2 miles with water, electrolyte drink, and gel options; organizers strongly recommend using public transit or official race shuttles due to limited parking and road closures.
Title sponsors for 2026 include Abbott WANDA and China Airlines; the 10K is branded as the Alexi Pappas 10K.
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