47 Years of The San Francisco Marathon

This year, the San Francisco Marathon celebrates its 47th Anniversary on July 28th, 2024. Help us honor the rich history of runners who have made this race such an iconic part of the community since the initial running on Sunday, July 10, 1977. Browse our gallery of stories, images, and more below.

Origins of the Race

Learn more about The San Francisco Marathon’s rich history of origin story by clicking the tiles.

Click images above for full version and click through the gallery.

Runners Stories