Running Races in San Francisco, California

42 upcoming races in San Francisco, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.

Racing in San Francisco: what the calendar looks like

There are 42 upcoming races on the San Francisco calendar over the next 12 months, with at least one in every month. Among complete calendar months, November 2026 has the most listed races, with 7. By race count, San Francisco ranks 5th among California cities.

Of those, 37 offer a 5K, 31 offer a 10K and 30 offer a 1 Mile. The next marathon on the calendar is San Francisco Marathon on July 25. The next half marathon is Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO on October 31. Where fees are published, the median entry in San Francisco is $30, close to the California median of $30.

Close enough for a race-day drive: Alameda (8 races, 13 miles), Oakland (9 races, 14 miles), Castro Valley (9 races, 22 miles).

Races by month

Going deep on one race

San Francisco Marathon: the complete guide

The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.

San Francisco Marathon: fly the course in 3D

Fly the full course in 3D over real buildings, bridges and terrain, with the elevation profile, every named climb, and typical race day weather.

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October 2027

Where to stay in San Francisco

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