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Running Races in San Francisco

10 verified events (2 confirmed dates) and 29 races in San Francisco with course maps and elevation profiles.

Events102 confirmed dates
Competitions29Races & courses
Distances5 - 84.3 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+400 m D+Course elevation profile

Selected Events

Featured Events & Highlights

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Dates & Schedule

Race Calendar

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July 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Jul 24, 2027 - Jul 25, 2027San Francisco MarathonSan Francisco, California, US
Road Running
84.3 km42.2 km21.1 km10 km

November 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 7, 2027Golden Gate Half MarathonSan Francisco, California, US
Road Running
21.1 km5 km

Date to be announced

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Date to be announcedPresidio Half MarathonSan Francisco, California, US
Road Running
21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedGolden gate city summer run-San FranciscoSan Francisco, California, US
Road Running
21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedRun for Mental Health - San FranciscoSan Francisco, California, US
Road Running
21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedLabor Day Run-San FranciscoSan Francisco, California, US
Road Running
21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedNational Chocolate Day Run-San FranciscoSan Francisco, California, US
Road Running
21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedBay to Breakers San FranciscoSan Francisco, California, US
Road Running
15 km12 km
Date to be announcedEscape from AlcatrazSan Francisco, California, US
Triathlon
44.26 km
Date to be announcedPatagonia ChampionshipSan Francisco, California, US
Road Running
5 km

Overview & Route Character

The host city of San Francisco (California, San Francisco County, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 10 public events and 29 individual races, including 2 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Triathlon. Notable events in the selection include San Francisco Marathon, Golden Gate Half Marathon, and Presidio Half Marathon.

Race distances span from 5 km to 84.3 km, reaching up to +400 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for San Francisco includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many running events and races take place in San Francisco?

RunningCompass currently lists 10 verified events with 29 individual races in San Francisco. A total of 2 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include San Francisco Marathon, Golden Gate Half Marathon, and Presidio Half Marathon.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in San Francisco?

Events in San Francisco focus on Road Running and Triathlon. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 84.3 km endurance challenges.

What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in San Francisco?

The most selective courses in San Francisco climb up to +400 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.

How can I find dates and register for running events in San Francisco?

The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.