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“This Will Be A Chance To Test Myself In A Way I Haven’t Done Before:” Mike Wardian Starts His Run Across The Continent

On May 1 at 7 a.m., ultrarunner, Guinness World Record holder, and bee-keeper Mike Wardian began his run across the continent. Starting in San Francisco and Finishing in Dewey Beach, Delaware, Mike Wardian's U.S. Run will be following Highway 50, nicknamed The Loneliest Road in America. He, however, won’t be alone. Following Wardian will ... More
SF Marathon 2022- Mile 2

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 2: Course Landmarks

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 2 STATS Neighborhood: Fisherman’s Wharf Elevation Change: Starts at 11’ and ends at 31’ (no significant peaks or valleys) Stations (water/food/toilet): none Best Spot for Family/Support: Boudin Bakery There is so much happening at the wonderful heart of Fisherman’s Wharf for mile 2 of this year's ... More
SF Marathon 2022- Mile 3

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 3: Course Landmarks

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 3 STATS Neighborhood: Aquatic Park/Ft. Mason Elevation Change: 31’ start, peaks at 105’ and ends at  24’ Stations (water/food/toilet): Water at Aquatic Park, approximately the 2.5 mile mark Best Spot for Family/Support: Aquatic Park or Ft. Mason Mile 3 begins toward the end of Fisherman’s Wharf, ... More
SF Marathon 2022- Mile 4

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 4: Course Landmarks

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 4 STATS Neighborhood: Marina Green to Presidio Elevation Change: Starts at 24’ and ends at 16’ (no significant peaks of valleys) Stations (water/food/toilet): Water at approximately the 4.8mile mark Best Spot for Family/Support: Any place along the Marina Green is beautiful Mile 4 has a ton to offer ... More
SF Marathon 2022- Mile 5

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 5: Course Landmarks

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 5 STATS Neighborhood: Park Presidio Elevation Change: Starts at 16’ and ends at 7’ (no significant peaks or valleys) Stations (water/food/toilet): Water at approx. 4.8mile mark Best Spot for Family/Support: Any place along Chrissy Field Welcome all SF Marathon runners and spectators to The Presidio! ... More
SF Marathon 2022- Mile 6

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 6: Course Landmarks

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 6 STATS Neighborhood: Park Presidio Elevation Change: Starts at 7’, peaks at 110’ valley at 16’, peaks to 110’ end 60’ Stations (water/food/toilet):  none Best Spot for Family/Support: Swiss Warming Hut Beginning at the West end of Crissy field this mile takes you past the Swiss Warming Hut ... More
SF marathon 2022 - mile 7

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 7: Course Landmarks

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 7 STATS Neighborhood: Park Presidio Elevation Change: Starts at 60’, 1st peak 150’ valley 130’, 2nd peak 175’ end 2oo' Stations (water/food/toilet):  none Best Spot for Family/Support: Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center/Lincoln This national park, Park Presidio, at Golden Gate offers long trails ... More
SF Marathon 2022 - Mile 8

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 8: Course Landmarks

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 8 STATS Neighborhood: Golden Gate Bridge Elevation Change: Starts at 200’ and ends at 200’ (no significant peaks or valleys) Stations (water/food/toilet):  none Best Spot for Family/Support: N/A Golden Gate Bridge Beauty and San Francisco weather at its most ultimate intersection at the beginning of ... More
SF Marathon - Mile 9

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 9: Course Landmarks

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 9 STATS Neighborhood: Marin Headlands Elevation Change: Starts at 200’ and ends at 125’ (gradual descent) Stations (water/food/toilet):  Water approx. 8.5 mileBest Best Spot for Family/Support: N/A Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point Runners will begin mile 9 of the SF Marathon before hitting landfall in ... More
SF Marathon 2022 - Mile 10

The San Francisco Marathon Mile 10: Course Landmarks

The SF Marathon Mile 10 STATS Neighborhood: Marin Headlands Elevation Change: Starts at 140’ ends 75’ (gradual de Stations (water/food/toilet):  none  Best Spot for Family/Support: N/A Get ready to do some serious downhill running on Mile 10 of the 2022 San Francisco Marathon! This is a long downhill section here that will eventu... More