Race Day Information
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Start Times/Wave Starts
In order to ensure a smooth and consistent run, this race has implemented wave starts. Use the charts below to determine your starting time. This chart was created based on your registered Estimated Finish Time with the fastest runners starting first.
**Please note that the early start time is needed to run on the roadbed of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Full Marathon
Bib Range |
EFT |
Wave # |
Wave Start Time |
1000 - 1250 |
under 3:30 |
1 |
5:30 |
2000 - 2749 |
under 3:45 |
2 |
5:31 |
3000 - 3999 |
under 4:00 |
3 |
5:42 |
4000 - 4999 |
under 4:00 |
4 |
5:54 |
5000 - 5999 |
under 4:15 |
5 |
6:06 |
6000 - 6999 |
under 4:30 |
6 |
6:18 |
7000 - 7999 |
under 4:45 |
7 |
6:30 |
8000 - 9999 |
under 6:00 |
8 |
6:42 |
Note: Wheelchair participants will be starting at the front of the last wave of their event.
1st Half Marathon
Bib Range |
EFT |
Wave # |
Wave Start Time |
10000 - 10500 |
under 1:45 |
1 |
5:30 |
11000 - 11999 |
under 2:00 |
2 |
5:31 |
13000 - 14499 |
under 2:00 |
3 |
5:42 |
15000 - 16499 |
under 2:15 |
4 |
5:54 |
17000 - 18499 |
under 2:15 |
5 |
6:06 |
19000 - 20499 |
under 2:30 |
6 |
6:18 |
21000 - 22499 |
under 2:45 |
7 |
6:30 |
23000 - 27499 |
under 3:00 |
8 |
6:42 |
Note: Wheelchair participants will be starting at the front of the last wave of their event.
2nd Half Marathon
Bib Range |
EFT |
Wave # |
Wave Start Time |
30000 - 30503 |
under 1:45 |
1 |
8:15 |
31000 - 31999 |
under 2:00 |
2 |
8:21 |
32000 - 32999 |
under 2:30 |
3 |
8:28 |
33000 - 33999 |
under 3:30 |
4 |
8:35 |
Note: Wheelchair participants will be starting at the front of the last wave of their event.
5K/Progressive Marathon
Start Time - 7:45AM
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Baggage Check
Make sure your bib number is clearly labeled on your bag (provided at the Expo). The San Francisco Marathon is not liable for any lost, damaged or stolen items. We STRONGLY recommend that you do not place any valuable items in your bag. We also recommend that you do not overstuff your bag, place heavy items in the bags or store any breakables in the bag that they may be moved or dropped.
Full Marathon:
Full Marathoners should check their bags on the Embarcadero at Mission St. You will pick up your bags at the same location. Baggage claim is open until 1PM.
First Half Marathon:
First Half Marathoners should check their bags on Mission Street at the Embarcadero. Your bags will be loaded onto a truck that will then be transported to the Half Marathon Finish Area in Golden Gate Park at the Rose Garden. Baggage claim is open until 9:45AM
Second Half Marathon:
Second Half Marathoners should check their bags at the Start Line (on 36th Ave. between John F. Kennedy Drive and Fulton St.). Your bags will be loaded onto a truck that will then be transported to the Main Finish Area on the Embarcadero at Mission St. Baggage claim is open until 1PM.
Lost Baggage
Any bags leftover from the race will be returned to The San Francisco Marathon. You will be contacted within one week (via email) if your bag has been found. There is a shipping charge for returning leftover baggage.
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Shuttle Bus Details (Half Marathon ONLY)
Free busing is available for all half marathoners. You must show your bib number in order to ride the bus.
First Half Marathon
The buses will take First Half Marathoners from the finish in Golden Gate Park (at 14th Ave. and Fulton St.) back to the Main Start Area on Mission St. at Steuart St.
Second Half Marathon
The buses will take Second Half Marathoners from the Main Start Area on Mission St. at Steuart St. to the Second Half Start Area on Fulton St. at 36th Ave.
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