Run the 2025 City Half Marathon

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2nd Half Marathon – “The City Half”

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Start Time: 8:30 a.m.
Start Line: MLK Jr. Drive @Golden Gate Park (see shuttle info below)
Finish Line: Embarcadero at Howard (Full Marathon finish line)
Distance: 13.1 miles with a 3.5-hour time limit.

Race Fee: $225.74

Course Certification
The 2nd Half Marathon course is USATF-certified.

Experience the Magic of “The City Half” Marathon!

A local favorite, the 2nd Half Marathon starts in Golden Gate Park, Offering a scenic and lively route through San Francisco’s most diverse and iconic neighborhoods.

With a later start time and a faster course, runners can soak in the smells of eucalyptus and sea air at the start line as they run through Golden Gate Park. Haight Street awaits you after you pass the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. The course flattens out, and then it’s go time!

This unique and memorable race delivers the best of local San Francisco. We’ll see you at the Embarcadero as you cross the finish line!

Take the Challenge!

Get even more gear if you complete a Challenge!

Challenge Medal

Double Up Challenge

SFM 2nd Half + SFM Saturday 5K

Challenge Medal

Legacy Runner Challenge

SFM 2nd Half + any other 2 previous SFM races (3 consecutive years, excludes 1K)

Challenge Medal

SF/BerkeleyChallenge

SFM 2nd Half + any distance for the Berkeley Half Marathon (consecutive races*)

Challenge Medal

SF/LA Challenge

SFM 2nd Half + any distance of the LA Marathon (consecutive races*)

Challenge Medal

SF/Oakland Challenge

SFM 2nd Half + any distance of the Oakland Marathon (consecutive races*)

Challenge Medal

CA Time to Travel Challenge

SFM 2nd Half + any distance of the OC Marathon (consecutive races*)

*Once a medal is received at a previous event, the challenge will restart.

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2024 Course Map*

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*Maps subject to change.

2nd Half Marathon Details

Start time, location and corral details
Start Time: 8:30 am*, MLK Jr. Drive @Golden Gate Park

All runners need to be in their assigned starting corral before the official race start time. *Corral times and locations are subject to change.

Corral A Corral B Corral C

8:30 AM 8:36 AM 8:42 AM

8:32 AM 8:38 AM 8:44 AM

8:34 AM 8:40 AM 8:46 AM

For more information on starting corrals, please click here
Course Limits
In order to qualify as an Official 2nd Half Marathon Finisher, you must finish within the 3.5 hour course limit.
Water/Fuel Stops & Medical Care
The 2nd Half Marathon includes 10 water stops where you can find water, Nuun electrolytes, medical, and toilets. Water Stop 3 includes Chargel energy gel.

*All water stops will have water monster refill stations.
Need to know
In an effort to reduce waste and work toward being a sustainable event, heat sheets will not be provided at the finish line. Our medical team will have them available if the weather is cold and foggy. We encourage you to pack a warm lightweight item that can fit in your drop bag that you can put on post-race. We appreciate your understanding and help in reducing our footprint.
Race Morning Runner Shuttles
Please click here for more information on race morning runner shuttles
Drop-off Points
Please click here for drop-off points.
Perks & Benefits
All participants receive a technical fabric long-sleeved shirt and finisher medal. View sizing info here.
Awards
The top 3 overall and the top 3 Men, Women, and NB+ division winners in the 2nd Half marathon will receive digital 3D awards via email when the results are finalized, 3 to 6 weeks post-race.
Divisions
Open, Masters and Age Groups: 19 and Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+