Take the SF/LA Challenge

The San Francisco Marathon is happy to announce that we’re partnering up with the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS to continue the SF/LA Challenge! 

The SF/LA Challenge medal is an extra medal bringing together two of the best races in California: the San Francisco Marathon and the Los Angeles Marathon!

How does it work? Any runner who completed any in-person distance of the 2025 LA Marathon race can earn the special medal by completing a race at The San Francisco Marathon (July 26-27, 2025).

*If you already qualified at the 2025 LA Marathon, your challenge is starting again!

*All in-person distances qualify excluding the Family 1K or Virtual.

* Check your Bib for the SF/LA Challenge stamp. This is your ticket to pick up your medal at the Expo. If your bib is not stamped, please visit the Solutions Table at the Expo.

* Medals to be picked up at the challenge tables at the Expo (medals will also be available at 1st Half Finish and Finish Line festival for those with Bib Delivery)

Please note that Medals will not be mailed for any reason.