Announcing the 2025

Alexi Pappas SFM 10k Race

Join us for another banner year.

The Alexi Pappas SFM 10k

Sunday, July 27, 2025

We’re delighted to announce that @thesfmarathon has become Olympian Alexi Pappas’s home race and a place where she can nurture her love for the sport. With her help, we can’t wait to create a truly unforgettable race experience for all our runners. Meet Alexi at the Race Expo and take on the Alexi Pappas SFM 10K, a race overflowing with excitement, fun, and Glitter!

Start Time: 7:00 a.m.*
Start Line: The Embarcadero near Mission St.*
Finish Line: Embarcadero at Washington*
Distance: Flat 10k course (6.2 miles)

Race Fee: $92.38

*Course & start time subject to change

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What You’ll Experience: Running in San Francisco is a thrill! Along the way, you’ll take in:

  • The iconic Bay Bridge.
  • Running along the Bay.
  • Fisherman’s Wharf and Ghirardelli Square.
  • Views of beautiful historic sailing ships along Aquatic Park.
  • A flat, fast course that’s perfect for racing or walking.
  • Non-stop views and positive vibes!

Take the Challenge!

Get even more gear if you complete a Challenge!



Challenge Medal

Double Up Challenge

SFM Full + SFM Saturday 5K

Challenge Medal

52 Club Challenge

SFM Full + both SFM Half Marathons (3 races, 3 consecutive years*)

Challenge Medal

Legacy Runner Challenge

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

Challenge Medal

SF/BerkeleyChallenge

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

Challenge Medal

SF/LA Challenge

SFM Full + any distance of the LA Marathon (consecutive races*)

Challenge Medal

SF/Oakland Challenge

SFM Full + any distance of the Oakland Marathon (consecutive races*)

Challenge Medal

CA Time to Travel Challenge

SFM Full + any distance of the OC Marathon (consecutive races*)

Challenge Medal

Bay Area Challenge

SFM Full + 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.

Can’t join us in person? Register for Virtual!

Experience our races virtually, including the half and Marathons in San Francisco. Learn more on our Virtual Races page.

2024 Course Map*

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*Maps subject to change.

    10K Details

  • Start time, location and corral details

    The 10k start time and location: 7:00 am @ The Embarcadero near Mission Street.

    Corral Start details:

    Corral A Corral B Corral C
    7:00 AM 7:04 AM 7:08
    7:02 AM 7:06 AM 7:10
    7:12 AM

    For more information on starting corrals, please click here

  • Course Limits
    In order to qualify as an Official 10K Finisher, you must finish within the 1 hour 40-minute course limit.
  • Water/Fuel Stops & Medical Care
    The 10K includes 3 water stops where you can find water, Nuun electrolytes, medical care and toilets.
  • Elevation Map
    See map above.
  • Perks & Benefits
    All participants receive a technical fabric long-sleeved shirt and finisher medal. View sizing info here.
  • Strollers are Welcome
    Strollers are welcome on the 10K course and asked to line up with the last corral for safety purposes.
  • Dogs are Welcome

    We’ve opened up our 10K race to our runners’ canine companions; in other words, your doggo is also welcome to run this race distance with you!

    Of course, to keep everyone happy and healthy, we had to put in place a few rules in order to guarantee everybody a race experience as great as it can be. To help us ensure safety on the course, we kindly ask that you follow these three simple rules:

    1. Please consider how your dog interacts with other people and dogs. If you’re not 100% sure about how your dog will react to your fellow runners and other dogs, please leave them at home and enjoy a run with them another time. Please note that you’re expected to stay toward the end of the pack and to clean up after your pet.
    2. If your pup is coming with you, please keep their leash as short as possible AT ALL TIMES, not just when you see or run with other participants.
    3. Your doggo needs to stay leashed during the whole event while on-site.

    We will have doggy aid stations at the finish line with plenty of water for the brave, victorious doggos! Race registration for your four-legged friend(s) is free; they can just show up with you and run. Please note that at this time, the race is open only to dogs.

  • Awards
    Gifts will be issued to the top 3 Men, Women, and NB+ in the 10K open division. 3D animated awards will be emailed when the results are finalized, 3 to 6 weeks post-race.
  • Scoring
    The top 3 overall Men, Women, and NB+ in the 10K open division will receive 3D animated medals via email.
  • Divisions
    10K: Open

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