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Run the 2025 Bridge Half Marathon

Join us for another banner year.

1st Half Marathon, The “Bridge Half”

Sunday, July 27th, 2025

Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
Start Line: Presidio, adjacent to Crissy Field Sports Basement (shuttle info below)
Finish Line: Golden Gate Park, on JFK at the Rose Garden
Distance: 13.1 miles with a 3-hour time limit.

Race Fee: $198.72

Course Certification
The 1st Half Marathon course is USATF-certified

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What You’ll Experience: The 1st Half “Bridge” Marathon is packed with thrills—including a run across the Golden Gate Bridge!

  • The unique pleasure of running on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
  • Refreshing Bay breezes with Eucalyptus in the air – a constant while running marathons in San Francisco.
  • Sweeping views of the Bay, Sausalito and Cavallo Point.
  • Stunning downhill views of iconic neighborhoods.
  • A grand finale in Golden Gate Park.

Take the Challenge!

Get even more gear if you complete a Challenge!



Challenge Medal

Double Up Challenge

SFM 1st Half + SFM Saturday 5K

Challenge Medal

Half it All Challenge

SFM 1st Half + the other SFM Half (consecutive years*)

Challenge Medal

Legacy Runner Challenge

SFM 1st Half + any other SFM race (consecutive years*, excludes 1K)

Challenge Medal

SF/BerkeleyChallenge

SFM 1st Half + any distance for the Berkeley Half Marathon (consecutive races*)

Challenge Medal

SF/LA Challenge

SFM 1st Half + any distance of the LA Marathon (consecutive races*)

Challenge Medal

SF/Oakland Challenge

SFM 1st Half + any distance of the Oakland Marathon (consecutive races*)

Challenge Medal

CA Time to Travel Challenge

SFM 1st Half + any distance of the OC Marathon (consecutive races*)

Challenge Medal

Bay Area Challenge

SFM 1st Half + 1 distance in each of these: The Giant Race, The Berkeley Half Marathon, The Oakland Marathon, The San Jose 8K & Half 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.

    1st Half Marathon Details

  • Start time, location and corral details

    The 1st Half starts at 7:00 am (start time subject to change) @ Presidio, adjacent to Crissy Field Sports Basement

    All participants must be in their assigned corrals by the official start time of the race.

    Corral Start times:

    Corral A Corral B Corral C
    7:00 AM 7:06 AM 7:18 AM
    7:02 AM 7:08 AM 7:20 AM
    7:04 AM 7:09 AM 7:22 AM
    7:16 AM

    For more information on starting corrals, please click here

  • Course Limits
    In order to qualify as an Official Full Marathon Finisher, you must finish within the 6-hour course limit. View the Golden Gate Bridge cut-off times.
  • Water/Fuel Stops & Medical Care
    The 1st Half Marathon includes 7 water stops where you can find water, Nuun electrolytes, medical, and toilets. Water Stop 5 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.
  • Elevation Map
  • Perks & Benefits
    All participants receive a technical fabric long-sleeved shirt and finisher medal. View sizing info here.
  • 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.

  • Awards
    The top 3 overall and the top 3 Men, Women, and NB+ division winners in the 1st 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+

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