How hilly is the San Francisco Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
The San Francisco Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is described as net downhill.
San Francisco Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
San Francisco Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Half Marathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 75/100
- Evidence depth
- 37 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
San Francisco Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road, Trail
- Scenery
- Coastal, Parkland, Countryside, Waterfront, Forest, City
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the San Francisco Half Marathon, 10K & 5K route go?
The San Francisco Half Marathon, 10K & 5K route starts at JFK Promenade east of Blue Heron Lake Drive, Golden Gate Park (8:00 a.m. start) and finishes at Bernice Rodgers Way near Martin Luther King Drive, southwest corner of Golden Gate Park. Underfoot, expect paved roads and park promenade (closed roads within Golden Gate Park and on the Great Highway). It passes Golden Gate Park, The Panhandle, Great Highway and Pacific Ocean. Runs around the Panhandle, back through Golden Gate Park, then out and back on the Great Highway alongside the Pacific Ocean.
What should runners know on race day for the San Francisco Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
Gear check available at the start; closes at 7:45 a.m. 7. Pacers provided by Run Club SF for goal times of 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45 and 3:00. Post-race festival with food and beverages.
Race character
Scenery
- Coastal
- Parkland
- Countryside
- Waterfront
- Forest
- City
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Scenic Tour
- Charity
Terrain
- Road
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Net Downhill
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Held in Golden Gate Park; the 2026 edition sold out across all three distances.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Cut-off
- Runners must reach the Blue Heron Lake Drive water station (mile 5.5) by 9:35 a.m.; finish line open until 12 p.m.
- Sold out
- Yes
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 7
- Pacers
- Pacers provided by Run Club SF for goal times of 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45 and 3:00.
- Bag drop
- Gear check available at the start; closes at 7:45 a.m.
- Headphones allowed
- Yes
- Race village
- No
- Medal
- All finishers receive custom finisher's medallions.
- Finisher tee
- All participants receive a long-sleeve race T-shirt.
Access and course status
- Start
- JFK Promenade east of Blue Heron Lake Drive, Golden Gate Park (8:00 a.m. start).
- Finish
- Bernice Rodgers Way near Martin Luther King Drive, southwest corner of Golden Gate Park.
- Nearest station
- Free pre-race shuttles depart 6 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. from Fulton Street and the Great Highway (and the bus stop above the Cliff House); rideshare drop-off at the Rose Garden entrance, Fulton Street at Park Presidio Blvd. Public transport or carpooling highly recommended
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Paved roads and park promenade (closed roads within Golden Gate Park and on the Great Highway).
- Landmarks
- Golden Gate Park, The Panhandle, Great Highway, Pacific Ocean
- Notable features
- USA Track & Field certified courses
- one free photo download from Marathon Foto
- post-race festival with food and beverages
- complimentary bicycle valet at 47th & Fulton
- Runs around the Panhandle, back through Golden Gate Park, then out and back on the Great Highway alongside the Pacific Ocean
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 11°CTypical temperature
- 23 kphTypical wind
- 4 mmTypical rainfall
- 75Favourability /100