The San Francisco Marathon 2nd Half
San Francisco's second half starts in Golden Gate Park, drops through city neighborhoods and finishes fast along the Embarcadero waterfront.
Quick facts
- USATF-certified course with a faster profile than the bridge half.
- Later start in Golden Gate Park and shared marathon finish on the Embarcadero.
- Three-and-a-half-hour course limit.
- Elite and subseed entry is available for this half rather than the first half.
About the San Francisco Marathon 2nd Half
The San Francisco Marathon 2nd Half is the city-focused and faster half-marathon option. It starts later in Golden Gate Park, skips the bridge and shares the marathon finish on the Embarcadero.
Course
The route begins in Golden Gate Park, passes the Conservatory of Flowers and Haight Street, then becomes quicker as it heads east toward the waterfront. Its separate start requires a race-morning shuttle or a careful drop-off plan.
Race-day weather
Golden Gate Park can be cool and damp at the later start. The course may feel warmer and brighter as it leaves the park, with waterfront wind becoming a factor near the finish.
Past San Francisco Marathon 2nd Half dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, July 25, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, July 26, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, July 27, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, July 28, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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When is The San Francisco Marathon 2nd Half?
The 2027 San Francisco Marathon 2nd Half is on Sunday, July 25, 2027.
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