San Francisco Marathon 2025
The San Francisco Marathon is back for 2025, and whether you’re lacing up your running shoes or just trying to get across town that weekend, there’s a lot to know.
This iconic race takes over the city on Sunday, July 27, bringing thousands of runners through some of the most scenic (and hilly!) parts of San Francisco—from the Embarcadero to the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and beyond.
Race Weekend Schedule & Start Times
Full Marathon
- Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
- Start Time: 5:15 AM at the Embarcadero (Mission & Market)
- Course Limit: 6 hours, Boston‑qualifying race
Bridge Half Marathon
- Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
- Start Time: ~7:00 AM
- Starts at Embarcadero, crosses Golden Gate, finishes in Golden Gate Park
City Half Marathon
- Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
- Start Time: ~8:30 AM
- From Crissy Field → Presidio → Haight → Embarcadero
10K & 5K Races
- 10K: Sunday, July 27 (around 8 AM)
- 5K: Saturday, July 26
Route Highlights
- Full Marathon: Begins on the Embarcadero, loops through Fisherman’s Wharf, crosses the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin County, loops back through the Marina, heads to Golden Gate Park, passes through Haight and Mission neighborhoods, finishes back on the Embarcadero.
- Bridge Half: Starts same place as the full, crosses GGB, and ends in Golden Gate Park.
- City Half: Starts at Crissy Field, heads through the Presidio, Sea Cliff, Golden Gate Park, Haight, Chase Center (warriors stadium), finishes on the Embarcadero.
- 10K: A scenic loop from Embarcadero up to Fisherman’s Wharf and back.
Road Closures & Transit Disruptions
From early morning until late morning or early afternoon, expect widespread closures:
- Embarcadero: Closed northbound (3rd–Broadway) and southbound (Broadway–Harrison), from 12:01 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Jefferson St (Wharf): Closed between Powell & Hyde from 5 AM–10:30 AM.
- Marina District: Bay St, Laguna St, Marina Blvd closed from 5–9 AM.
- Golden Gate Bridge & Presidio: Bridge stays open to vehicles, but sidewalks open later (east at 9 AM, west at 10 AM). Vista Point parking closed 4–10 AM, plus Presidio no‑access zones from 4:30–10 AM.
- Richmond & Sunset Districts: Cross‑street closures along 26th & 27th avenues (~6:15–9:45 AM).
- Golden Gate Park: Park roads shut from 5–11 AM (JFK, Crossover, MLK, etc.).
- Haight Street: Significant closures from 6:30–11:45 AM.
- Market St: Closed 6:30 AM–noon .
The Great Highway (along Ocean Beach) is now a permanent pedestrian zone on weekends and holidays, though it’s part of last year’s half‑marathon course. For the July 27 marathon, the road closures pertain more to Embarcadero and park lanes.
- Muni buses and streetcars will see delays and detours on numerous lines (N‑Judah, 5, 6, 7, 19, 22, 24, 27, 30, 38, etc.).
- Plan to avoid driving downtown early Sunday, use Muni, BART, bike‑share, or rideshare.
If heading to Oracle Park (Giants), Pier 30/32 parking may open late (after noon), expect delays 9–11 AM.
Helpful Tips
- Spectators: Best viewing near Embarcadero for start/finish, along Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and Wharf.
- Runners & locals: Share the menu—expect slow streets! Leave early if heading through Blackpoint, Great Highway, or Park Presidio.
- Transit users: Check Muni alerts or go car-free.
It’s a spectacular weekend—world‑class views, crowds cheering across the bridge, and that unbeatable SF vibe. Just plan around the closures, and you’re in for a blast. Good luck to everyone running, and be kind if you’re trying to navigate around!
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