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Race Weekend Information
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Schedule of Events …… 1 Health & Fitness Race Expo …… 4 Race Day General Information …… 6
Transportation Needs …… 16 Race Event Challenges …… 20
The San Francisco Marathon’s 2016 Race Day is almost here. Get ready to run on July 31st, 2016. You can find everything you need to know for this weekend in the following pages of information. The best place for uptodate race information is
in our free Race App, Powered by Fitbit ( rtrt.me/app/sfm )
Friday, July 29th Time Location
Race Expo 12:00 pm 7:00 pm Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
Saturday, July 30th Time Location
Shakeout Run with Fitbit Ambassador, Dean Karnazes
Checkin: 8:00 am Run: 8:30 am
Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
Race Expo 9:00 am 5:00 pm Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
Sunday, July 31st Time Location
52.4 Ultramarathon Start 12:00 am Midnight Mission Street and The Embarcadero
Runner Shuttles to 2nd Half Marathon Start Line
6:00 am to 7:00 am Pickup at Howard St. and Spear St. near the Main Start Line
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Runner Shuttles from 1st Half Marathon Finish Line to Finish Line Festival
7:00 am to 10:30 am Pickup at Fulton St. and 10th St.
Full Marathon Wave 1 Invited Athletes
5:30 am Enter at Mission St. and Southbound Embarcadero
Full Marathon Wave 2 5:32 am Enter at Howard St. and Southbound Embarcadero
Full Marathon Wave 3 5:42 am Enter at Howard St. and Southbound Embarcadero
Full Marathon Wave 4 5:52 am Enter at Howard St. and Southbound Embarcadero
Full Marathon Wave 5 6:02 am Enter at Folsom St. and Southbound Embarcadero
Full Marathon Wave 6 6:12 am Enter at Folsom St. and Southbound Embarcadero
Full Marathon Wave 7 6:22 am Enter at Harrison St. and Southbound Embarcadero
Full Marathon Wave 8 6:32 am Enter at Harrison St. and Southbound Embarcadero
First Half Marathon Wave 2 5:32 am Enter at Howard St. and Soundbound Embarcadero
First Half Marathon Wave 3 5:42 am Enter at Howard St. and Soundbound Embarcadero
First Half Marathon Wave 4 5:52 am Enter at Howard St. and Soundbound Embarcadero
First Half Marathon Wave 5 6:02 am Enter at Folsom St. and Southbound Embarcadero
First Half Marathon Wave 6 6:12 am Enter at Folsom St. and Southbound Embarcadero
First Half Marathon Wave 7 6:22 am Enter at Harrison St. and Southbound Embarcadero
First Half Marathon Wave 8 6:32 am Enter at Harrison St. and Southbound Embarcadero
5K Wave 1 7:45am Enter Market St. and Southbound Embarcadero
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5K Wave 2 7:47am Enter Market St. and Southbound Embarcadero
5K Wave 3 and Strollers 7:50am Enter Market St. and Southbound Embarcadero
2nd Half Marathon Invited and Subseed Athletes
7:30 am Enter John F. Kennedy Dr. Between 47th Ave. and Great Highway
2nd Half Marathon Wave 2 7:32 am Enter John F. Kennedy Dr. Between 47th Ave. and Great Highway
2nd Half Marathon Wave 3 7:45 am Enter John F. Kennedy Dr. Between 47th Ave. and Great Highway
2nd Half Marathon Wave 4 8:00 am Enter John F. Kennedy Dr. Between 47th Ave. and Great Highway
2nd Half Marathon Wave 5 8:15 am Enter John F. Kennedy Dr. Between 47th Ave. and Great Highway
2nd Half Marathon Wave 6 8:30 am Enter John F. Kennedy Dr. Between 47th Ave. and Great Highway
Finish Line Festival 8:00 am 12:30 pm Mission St. and The Embarcadero
Embarcadero Beer Garden 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Main Finish Line Festival
Awards Ceremony 9:30 am Justin Herman Plaza
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RACE EXPO Location Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, California 94123 Time Friday, July 29 from 12pm 7pm & Saturday, July 30 from 9am 5pm Admission This event is free and open to the public. Packet Pick Up All Full Marathon, 1st Half Marathon, 2nd Half Marathon, Ultramarathon and 5K participants must pick up their bib, timing chip, race shirt and sweats drop off bag at the Race Expo. Race Day pickup will not be available. Please bring the following items to the Race Expo to pick up your packet:
● Photo ID ● Bib Number Confirmation Email
All participants must pick up their race shirt at the Race Expo by presenting their bib number and must take the size printed on their bib. Exchanges will not be made until Race Day. Shirt exchanges may only be done at the TShirt Tent at the Finish Line Festival on Sunday, July 31st, and exchange will be based on availability. Only unworn shirts can be exchanged. Exhibitors There will be more than 40 exhibitors: a selection of the most innovative technology, athletic apparel and nutrition options in the health and fitness industry, all set against a backdrop of San Francisco Bay, complete with Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge. Highlights include:
● Race App education, tracker testdrives and much more from Fitbit ● Course Overview Display and recovery drink samples by Erdinger NonAlcoholic ● Stop by the Air France booth to try out the new Business Class seats, enroll into
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Flying Blue and enter for a chance to win a trip for two to Paris, France to run in the Paris Marathon
● Beer Garden presented by Lagunitas Brewing Company and the chance to get your raceday Beer Garden wristband in advance for expedited entry at our Finish Line Festival
● Samples of the Official Protein Bar of The San Francisco Marathon, by Power Crunch
● New packaging sneak peek and sampling of oncourse Energy Chew, by GU ● Sampling of oncourse electrolyte drink, by Nuun ● Hot coffee from Peet’s Coffee available for purchase
RaceDay Beer Garden Wristband Beat the lines on race day by picking up your Beer Garden access wristband in advance at the Race Expo! If you don’t get a wristband at the Race Expo, please remember your photo ID on Race Day to present with your beer coupon, which is attached to your bib. Official 2016 Merchandise Store The Official 2016 Merchandise Store offers more than 70 pieces of athletic gear and apparel. Check out our 2016 designs at the Race Expo or shop online at: https://revawear.com/collections/thesfmarathon Sneaker Drive The San Francisco Marathon and Sports Basement will be collecting used sneakers outside the Race Expo on Friday and Saturday. If you’d like to donate to the Sneaker Drive, please bring your items to the Race Expo and drop them off on your way in. The San Francisco Marathon Shakeout Run Hosted by Dean Karnazes Loosen your muscles prerace with our Official 2016 Shakeout Run led by Ultramarathoner and Fitbit Ambassador Dean Karnazes. Get a chance to run with Dean and get his race tips for the The San Francisco Marathon course! The Shakeout Run will also be led by 2015 Full Marathon 3rdplace finisher Jorge Maravilla and paced by The San Francisco Marathon’s Official 2016 Ambassadors (a great chance to practice running with pacers before race day!). Join us outside the Expo on Saturday morning, July 30th for an easy 5K run on the Marina Green. Check In starts at 8:00am and the run starts at 8:30am. Stick around after to hear Dean’s marathon advice, get the chance to win a free Fitbit tracker and grab your bib and explore our Expo. Entry is free and open to all, but space is limited. RSVP today! RSVP here.
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Course, Elevation and Wave Maps 2016 Course and Elevation Maps by Distance
● Full Marathon: Course Map and Elevation Map ● 1st Half Marathon: Course Map and Elevation Map ● 2nd Half Marathon: Course Map and Elevation Map ● 5K Race: Course Map and Elevation Map ● Ultramarathon: Loop 1 Course Map , Loop 2 Course Map , Loop 1 Elevation Map
and Loop 2 Elevation Map
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2016 Full Marathon and 1st Half Marathon Start Line with Wave Map
Click to see fullsize map
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2nd Half Marathon Start Line with Wave Map
Click to see fullsize map The San Francisco Marathon Race App, Powered by Fitbit The San Francisco Marathon has partnered with Fitbit and RTRT.me to deliver a worldclass race app for runners and spectators alike. The San Francisco Marathon Race App, Powered by Fitbit is available to download for free on iOS and Android. How to Download:
1) Visit rtrt.me/app/sfm on your iOS or Android device. Download the RTRT.me App. 2) Open the RTRT.me App and select “2016 San Francisco Marathon” on the
screen. Alternatively, search using the “Search Events” function. 3) Follow the onscreen instructions to claim your runner profile or start tracking a
runner. Now, you’ll be able to access our Race App easily everytime you open the RTRT.me app.
Visit our Race App page for photos and stepbystep download instructions.
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By downloading the race app, runners are able to: ● Access their race splits, pace and step count during the race ● Earn a customized runner badge when crossing the Finish Line ● Empower friends and family to track runner progress instantly ● Sync with a Fitbit device* to capture your personal race data (*not required to
download or use the app) ● View Race Course Maps ● Access important race weekend and race day info ● Receive motivational messages celebrating the spirit of the marathon
Our Race App isn’t just for runners. By downloading the race app, spectators can:
● Track one or more participants along the course, at the same time ● Receive optional push notifications on runner progress and race updates ● Receive motivational messages celebrating the spirit of the marathon ● Access important race weekend and race day information, all in one spot ● Receive motivational and race messages from Fitbit Ambassador, Dean
Karnazes Download The San Francisco Marathon Race App today UPS Sweats Check for Runners There will be a complimentary gear check for all events available on race morning. You MUST use the clear plastic sweats bag provided at the Expo. No other bags will be accepted. Make sure your bib number is clearly labeled on your bag. The San Francisco Marathon is not liable for any lost, damaged or stolen items. We STRONGLY recommend that you do not place any valuable items (ie: phones, cameras, car keys, driver’s license) in your bag. We also recommend that you do not overstuff your bag or store any heavy or breakable items in it.
Full Marathon: UPS trucks will be parked near the Start Line – on The Embarcadero between Washington St. and Market St. – to accept your bags. Look for the truck that has your event and bib number range on the sign in front of the truck. At the end of the race, the trucks will be in the same location for you to pick up your bags. Sweats check is open until 1PM.
1st Half Marathon: UPS trucks will be parked near the Start Line – on The Embarcadero between Mission St. and Howard St. – to accept your bags. Look for the truck that has your event and bib number range on the sign in front of the truck. The trucks will
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transport your bags and be parked at the 1st Half Finish Line at the end of your race for pick up. Sweats check is open until 10AM for pickup.
2nd Half Marathon: UPS trucks will be parked on 47th Ave. in Golden Gate Park near the Start Line of the 2nd Half Marathon. Look for the truck that has your event bib number range on the sign in front of the truck. The trucks will transport your bags and be parked near the Finish Line – on The Embarcadero between Mission St. and Howard St. – for you to pick up your bags. Sweats check is open until 1PM.
5K: UPS trucks will be parked at The Embarcadero and Washington St. to accept your bags. Look for the truck that has the 5K sign in front of the truck. At the end of the race you will pick up your bags at the same location. Sweats check is open until 1PM.
Lost Baggage Any bags leftover from the race will be returned to The San Francisco Marathon. You will have two weeks to claim your bag or contact us about shipping your bag. There is a $15 shipping charge for returning leftover baggage. All unclaimed bags will be donated to charity after two weeks. Please email to inquire about a lost bag: [email protected] Lost and Found Any items found on the course will be brought to the info booth area at the Finish Line Festival. Please see an info booth volunteer if you have lost or found an item. All lost and found clothing not claimed at the end of race day will be donated to charity. For information on lost and found items, please contact The San Francisco Marathon at [email protected] . Weather San Francisco weather in the summertime is cool. The average starting temperature is 56 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature at the Finish Line usually ranges between 64 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. San Francisco is a city with microclimates and sub microclimates. Due to the city’s varied topography and influence from the prevailing summer marine layer, weather conditions can vary by as much as 9°F from block to block. Each neighborhood is known to have varying weather patterns. Since The San Francisco Marathon runs through dozens of neighborhoods, we recommend that you wear layers. It is typical for Race Day to be cool and foggy in the early miles and warm up with clearer skies in the later miles. Temperatures may change by about 1020 degrees Fahrenheit during the run.
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Timing Services and Results The race is timed using ChronoTrack chip technology. Your chip tag must be picked up at the Expo with your bib and worn on your shoe during the race. Your results cannot be verified unless the tag is worn on your shoe in the proper manner. The timing tag must be worn on the shoe during the entire race. Not wearing the tag will result in missing split times and may result in disqualification. Unofficial results will be posted in the Finish Line Festival Area at the Results Tent and on the results page on our website within 24 hours after the first runner crosses the finish line and then on a rolling basis. Friends and family can track their runners using the runner tracking page on our website or our Race App. Any change requests regarding the unofficial results must be submitted within three days after the race by filling out the results correction form on the results page. Failure to contact us within three days may result in your times not being listed in our web results. Water and Aid Stations Water stations will be throughout all courses and provide both water and electrolyte mixes. Nuun Hydration is the Official Electrolyte Drink and GU is the Official Energy Chew of The San Francisco Marathon in 2016, and both will be available along the course. Nuun will be providing electrolyte water (Lemon Lime and Tri Berry) at all water stations along the course, and GU Energy Chews (Orange flavor) will be available at water stations 3 and 10. Medical Aid Medical Support is available at the Main Start/Finish Line, the 1st Half Marathon Finish Line, the 2nd Half Marathon Start, the 5K, and along the course. Medical Aid Stations are at miles 2.5, 4.9, 7.4, 9.8, 10.9, 12.6, 13.5, 16.2, 17.8, 19.1, 20.7, 21.5, 22.4, 23.5, 24.5 and 25.5. Medical tents are located on the Embarcadero at Folsom Street for the Full Marathon and 2nd Half Marathon Finishers and in Golden Gate Park at the 14th Ave. Meadow for the 1st Half Marathon Finishers. There are additional medical tents located at Mission St. and the Embarcadero and Don Chee Way and the Embarcadero for all Finish Line Festival attendees. All treatment is provided by licensed professionals. Volunteers with medical training will assist with basic first aid care and recording. RaceSafe and The San Francisco Marathon have partnered to deliver a high standard of care for our runners with the RaceSafe App. The RaceSafe App keeps your vital
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medical information secure and puts it at the fingertips of our medical team on race day. Please share your information with our team securely and privately by registering with RaceSafe. An uptodate RaceSafe profile ensures our UCSF medical team can properly treat you should any medical incidents occur on Race Day. Sign up for RaceSafe here. Pacers Achieve your Race Day goals by running with a pace group. Our experienced Pacers will deliver you to the finish line on time. Any registered runner can join a pace group for free. Just look for our pacers in your wave corral (you’ll know them by their special race day gear and their sign with pace and EFT) and run with them. For a list of all pace groups, please see our Race Weekend overview page . Gameface Media Race Photography The San Francisco Marathon has partnered with Gameface Media, the largest provider of free sporting event photos in the United States, to provide race participants with free photos of themselves running one of the most beautiful urban road races in the country. Gameface Media will deploy a skilled team of professional photographers to shoot memorable images that runners can easily download and share through all major social media platforms within a week of crossing the finish line. Be sure to pin your bib number visibly on your front so as to identify your photos at the end of the race. Course Entertainment In 2016, The San Francisco Marathon will showcase over a dozen different entertainment groups and cheer stations that reflect its unique artistic community. We hope our course entertainment will aid in keeping runner spirits and vigor up during the race! See the below table for a description and location of the entertainers and cheer stations.
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Mile* Group Description Location
Start Line SF Cable Car Chorus National Anthem Singer
Embarcadero Start Line (The Embarcadero and Mission St.)
Mile 4 Sports Basement Cheer Station Sports Basement Presidio (Mason St.)
Mile 6 Entertainment Entertainment Vista Point, Golden Gate Park North Lot (Vista Point and Redwood Hwy)
1st Half Marathon Finish
DJ Blend Entertainment 1st Half Marathon Finish in Golden Gate Park
2nd Half Marathon Start
Claire Gendler National Anthem Singer
2nd Half Marathon Start in Golden Gate Park
Mile 19 San Francisco Boys Choir
A Cappella Choir Kezar Tunnel in Golden Gate Park (Alvord Lake Tunnel, West of Kezar Dr.)
Mile 21 Team Kesem Cheer Station 14th St. and Guerrero St.
Mile 21.5 Nothin’ But Fun Band Blues, Rock, Surf, and Country Band
16th St. and Florida St.
Mile 22 Sports Basement PopUp Party Cheer Station
16th St. and Bryant St.
Mile 22.5 Air France Cheer Station 17th St. and Wisconsin St.
Mile 24.6 Batala SF Samba Ensemble Mission Rock St. at Terry A Francois Blvd.
Finish Line Festival
DJ Will Magid Entertainment Justin Herman Plaza
*Miles are based on our Full Marathon Course. Note: Cheer stations and entertainment acts and locations are subject to change without prior notice.
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The Finish Line Festival Enjoy the perks that come with completing the 39th Running of The San Francisco Marathon! The Finish Line Festival will feature replenishment right at the finish line from Power Crunch, Muscle Milk, and Nuun. After you get your medal, proceed to the Finish Line Festival in Justin Herman Plaza, featuring a recovery lounge by Fitbit, a recovery drink from Erdinger NonAlcoholic, and tasty free samples from Curate. Stop by the Air France booth for your chance to win a trip for two to Paris, France to run in the Paris Marathon! Then, turn to our food truck partners (Lydia’s and Bowl’d Acai) for lunch and enjoy free giveaways from many other delicious food and beverage vendors. Spectators can watch live race day social media on the large screen, as well as follow all five race leaderboards and live race clocks. The Awards Ceremony for all five events begins at 9:30AM in Justin Herman Plaza, so reserve your spot in the sun. Don’t forget about the free, fresh and cold Lagunitas beer every runner earns! We’ll be pouring one free beer to every finisher over 21 and have a lot more available for purchase to keep the party going, so please bring cash or your credit card to purchase. The Beer Garden, presented by Lagunitas Brewing Company, is open to everyone over the age of 21, and the place to hang out after the race. Beat the lines on race day by picking up your Beer Garden access wristband in advance at the Race Expo! If you don’t get a wristband at the Race Expo, please remember your photo ID to present with your beer coupon that is attached to your bib. 1st Half Marathon Finish Line Our 1st Half Marathon runners will cross the finish line in Golden Gate Park. The 1st Half Marathon Finish Line will feature replenishment from Power Crunch, Muscle Milk, and Nuun right at the Finish Line. Shuttles are provided for 1st Half Marathon runners from the finish line in Golden Gate Park back to the main Finish Line Festival. The last shuttle will leave at 10:30 AM. Peet’s Coffee is the Official Coffee Sponsor of The San Francisco 1st Half Marathon and proud to celebrate 50 years of roasting locally in the Bay Area. Peet’s will be serving hot coffee to all 1st Half Marathon Finishers with the option of adding Irish Cream for those over the age of 21. Family Meetup Area Looking for a place to meet your family postrace? Avoid searching for them in the crowds and plan to meet at the Family Meetup Area on the east sidewalk of the Embarcadero between Mission and Market Streets. Look for the balloon arch!
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Awards Awards will be issued to the top three Men and Women in each event. Once official results have been finalized, awards will be personalized and mailed. Awards will be presented at our Awards Ceremony located at the Awards stage at the Finish Line Festival in Justin Herman Plaza at the following times:
● Full Marathon & 5K Awards: 9:30 AM ● 1st Half Marathon Awards: 9:45 AM ● 2nd Half Marathon & Ultramarathon Awards: 10:00 AM
Awards will be presented for the top 3 overall women and men runners. Lululemon, Fitbit and Erdinger NonAlcoholic will also present apparel, tracker and recovery prizes to all winners. Scoring Awards will be given to the top three overall women and top three overall men in the Full Marathon, 1st Half Marathon, 2nd Half Marathon, 5K, and 52.4 Ultramarathon. Age group awards will be given to the top three females and top three males in the Full Marathon, 1st Half Marathon and 2nd Half Marathon. Age group awards will not be presented on race day and will be mailed after the event. Divisions: Full Marathon: Open, Masters and Age Groups: 19 and Under, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 70+ 1st Half Marathon: Open, Masters and Age Groups: 19 and under, 2024, 2529, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, 70+ 2nd Half Marathon: Open, Masters and Age Groups: 19 and under, 2024, 2529, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, 70+ 5K: Open 52.4: Open
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Transportation to the Race Expo A free shuttle bus will run periodically from the Hyatt Embarcadero to the Race Expo during Expo hours, 12pm 7pm on Friday and 9am 5pm on Saturday. Shuttle space is available on a first come, first served basis. Please meet the bus on the Market Street side of the Hyatt. BART Busing on Race Day Morning BART doesn’t run early enough to get you to The San Francisco Marathon Embarcadero Start Line, but don’t fret! The San Francisco Marathon offers early morning bus service from six Bay Area BART stations, so you can forget the hassle of driving and focus on the race just reserve your spot in advance! Buses transport runners from the following BART stations at the following times on Race Morning and arrive by 4:45am to the Main Start Line on the Embarcadero:
● Walnut Creek: 4:10am ● El Cerrito Plaza: 4:20am ● MacArthur: 4:20am ● Bay Fair: 4:05am ● Daly City: 4:20am ● Millbrae: 4:15am
Learn more about BART busing and reserve your ticket here. BART Bus tickets may be available at the Race Expo, pending availability. Remember, you must reserve your spot in advance. On race morning, you will not need a ticket to board the BART bus because your name will be on the list for bus loading. Discounted Event Parking Reservations During Race Weekend Reserve a parking space ahead of time with Parking Panda. Parking is a challenge in downtown San Francisco, so purchase a guaranteed parking spot at a discount ahead of time to avoid the hassle of finding parking on the day of the expo or on race day. Click to Reserve Your Parking Now
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Public Transportation During Race Weekend All public transit systems will be running as regularly scheduled on Race Day. We encourage all runners to drive or carpool, have a friend or family member drop them off, or use a taxi or rideshare service, such as Uber or Lyft, to make it to their start line on time. Review the information below to learn more about your public transportation options: MUNI Travel Within and To San Francisco Plan your trip with The San Francisco Trip Planner – an easytouse site that allows you to enter your starting point and destination before delivering you the easiest option to arrive at your destination using public transportation. AC Transit Travel Between San Francisco and the Easy Bay AC Transit operates service between San Francisco and the East Bay along the Richmond and Fremont BART lines. From the East Bay: Route 800 West, AC Transit, runs from Richmond BART Station to Market and Van Ness in San Francisco, making stops along the way in Berkeley and Oakland. Transfers from Routes 801, 802, 805, 820, 840, and 851 to Route 800 can be made at 14th Street and Broadway. A Sunday/Holiday timetable for Route 800 West can be found here . SamTrans Travel Between the Peninsula and San Francisco From the Peninsula: SamTrans 397 North OWL services the South Bay to San Francisco, beginning at the Palo Alto CalTrain Station and ending at Mission and Transbay in San Francisco, making stops in Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo, Burlingame, South San Francisco, and San Francisco International Airport. A Sunday timetable for can be found here . Runner Shuttles on Race Day for 1st Half and 2nd Half Marathon Runners Free runner shuttles will transport 2nd Half Marathon runners from our Main Start Line to the 2nd Half Marathon Start Line in Golden Gate Park. Free runner shuttles will transport 1st Half Marathon runners from the 1st Half Marathon Finish Line in Golden Gate Park to our Main Finish Line Festival.
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2nd Half Marathon: Shuttles will pick up 2nd Half runners from 6:00am 7:00am from Howard St. and Spear St. at the Main Start Line near the Embarcadero. Shuttles drop off at Fulton St. and the Great Highway, one block from the 2nd Half Start Line in Golden Gate Park. Shuttles are for runners only. All you need is your bib to enter. 1st Half Marathon: Shuttles are provided for 1st Half Marathon runners from the finish line in Golden Gate Park (pickup from Fulton and 10th St.) back to the Main Finish Line Festival on the Embarcadero, leaving periodically between 7:00am 10:30am. Spectator Transportation on Race Day The San Francisco Marathon offers two different types of spectator bus tickets: Spectator Oneway Bus tickets : The first spectator bus ticket is a oneway bus ticket to Golden Gate Park (1st Half Marathon Finish Line). This bus is perfect for spectators wanting to cheer their 1st Half Marathon runners on at their Finish Line. There is no return service with this bus and spectators must find their own transportation back to the main finish line. Buses leave from the corner of Mission St. and Spear St. (near the main start line) beginning at 5:45am. Spectator Hopon Hopoff bus tickets : The second spectator bus option is a Hopon, Hopoff spectator bus ticket. This is a great option for friends and family who want to cheer their runners on throughout their race at multiple locations. This service stops along the waterfront at Marina Green (Stop #1), in Golden Gate Park (Stop #2), and the Dogpatch area of Potrero Hill (Stop #3). Buses leave from the corner of Mission St. and Spear St. (near the Start Line) beginning at 5:15 am. Please note that the time slot chosen when reserving tickets indicates your initial departure time from The Embarcadero start line, and some buses may not go to all spectator locations depending on time. Please refer to the PDF schedule here or image below when choosing your timeslot. 5:15am – 6:40am goes to Mile 3, Mile 12.5 and Mile 22 7:00am – 9:00am only goes to Mile 12.5 and Mile 22 9:20am – 11:00am only goes to Mile 22 Purchase tickets here. See departure time schedule and map on next page.
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Participating in a Race Challenge makes running a race that much better. If you are taking on a Challenge and will be pursuing completing it at this year’s The San Francisco Marathon, please read the instructions below. You may check your eligibility for all challenges except the SF Original Run Series ahead of the race here . California Dreamin’ Racing Cup Pick up your bib at our Race Expo and check for the California Dreamin’ Challenge stamp. This is the ticket to pick up your medal at the finish line. If your bib is not stamped, please visit the Solutions Table at the Race Expo. Medals will be available for pickup at the Challenges Tent at the Finish Line Festival on Embarcadero and at the 1st Half Marathon Finish. Medals must be picked up at the Challenges Tent on Race Day and will not be mailed for any reason. Learn more here . SF/Berkeley Challenge Pick up your bib at our Race Expo and check for the SF/Berkeley Challenge stamp. This is the ticket to pick up your medal at the finish line. If your bib is not stamped, please visit the Solutions Table at the Race Expo. Medals will be available for pickup at the Challenges Tent at the Finish Line Festival on Embarcadero and at the 1st Half Finish Marathon. Medals must be picked up at the Challenges Tent on Race Day and will not be mailed for any reason. Learn more here . Half It All Challenge Pick up your bib at our Race Expo and check for the Half It All Challenge stamp. This is the ticket to pick up your medal at the finish line. If your bib is not stamped, please visit the Solutions Table at the Race Expo. Medals will be available for pickup at the Challenges Tent at the Finish Line Festival on Embarcadero and at the 1st Half Finish. Medals must be picked up at the Challenges Tent on Race Day and will not be mailed for any reason. Learn more here .
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52 Club Commemorative gear will be available for pickup at the Challenge Booth at the Race Expo. Runners must pick up their gift at the Race Expo. Gifts will not be available to be picked up at the finish line on race day and will not be mailed. Learn more here . Loyal Runners All awards for 5 Year and 10 Year Loyal Runners will be distributed at the Challenges Booth at the Race Expo. All awards must be picked up in person at the Race Expo on the year that you qualify. Awards will will not be available to be picked up at the finish line on race day and will not be mailed. Learn more here . SF Original Run Series The San Francisco Original Run Series is made up of four iconic San Francisco running events: Zappos.com Bay to Breakers, The San Francisco Marathon, The San Francisco Giant Race and the OralB Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge. The first 2,500 runners who finish all four events will receive a SFO Run Series medal at the Finish Line of the OralB Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge. Learn more here. Questions For additional information, please review The San Francisco Marathon website and our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information. If you have additional questions, contact our customer support team at [email protected] or 888.958.6668 ext 1.
The San Francisco Marathon
888.958.6668 ext. 1 TheSFMarathon.com
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