Over 30,000 Cross the Finish Line as the 49th San Francisco Marathon Concludes in Historic Fashion

July 26, 2026

Dates for the 50th Annual Race Slated for July 24-25, 2027

San Francisco, CA – [July 26, 2026] /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Today, over 30,000 athletes and thousands of spectators gathered along the Embarcadero today as the 49th Annual San Francisco Marathon officially concluded. Spanning two days of competition—headlined by the grueling 52.4-mile Ultramarathon and the classic 26.2-mile Full Marathon—runners from around the globe tackled San Francisco’s famously scenic and challenging terrain.

“The energy across San Francisco this weekend was nothing short of remarkable,” said Lauri Abrahamsen, Race Director for the San Francisco Marathon. “Watching ultra-runners start in the dark on Saturday night and merge with thousands of full and half marathoners as the sun rose over the Bay Bridge is a testament to the grit, unity, and passion of this community. We congratulate every runner who took on the hills and crossed our finish line.”

The double-loop Ultramarathon kicked off late Saturday evening at 10:15 p.m., leading ultra-runners through an overnight 26.2-mile loop before joining the main body of full marathoners at 5:15 a.m. Sunday morning.

Participants navigated iconic landmarks including the Embarcadero, Golden Gate Bridge, Presidio, Golden Gate Park, Haight-Ashbury, and Oracle Park. This year’s race continued its tradition of celebrating inclusive athleticism across Male, Female, and Non-Binary+ divisions.

Unofficial Top Finishers – Full Marathon (26.2 Miles)

Male Division
Garret Patrick, Daly City, CA – 2:26:25

Female Division
Leandra Zimmerman, San Francisco, CA – 2:45:14

Non-Binary+ Division
Tony Solis, Chino, CA – 3:20:28

Unofficial Top Finishers – Ultramarathon (52.4 Miles)

Male Division
Spencer Fluetsch, Merced, CA – 10:12:36

Female Division
Kelly Cockell, Peoria, AZ – 11:22:27

Full race results, division standings, and age-group placings are available at the official race website. Registration for the 50th Anniversary San Francisco Marathon in 2027 is open.

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About The San Francisco Marathon: The San Francisco Marathon is a premier road race established in 1977. Known for its scenic, USATF-certified, and Boston Marathon-qualifying course, the event attracts tens of thousands of participants globally each year across ultra, full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. For more information, visit www.thesfmarathon.com

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