San Francisco Half Marathon course.
The half marathon course for 2027 (7 Feb 2027): flat, 65 m of climbing, loop.
Half Marathon
- Distance
- 21.1
- kilometers
- Climb
- 65 m
- total ascent
- Descent
- 65 m
- total descent
- Profile
- Flat
- PB territory
- Layout
- Loop
- Road
- Time limit
- —
- not published
- Start
- 07:45
- local time
Racing it
Pro tips
- 01
Ease Into the Park Climb
The early kilometers through Golden Gate Park are rolling, climbing to a high point around 85 m before a long descent to the coast. Keep the opening miles controlled and let the drop carry you down.
From the description
- 02
Save Speed for the Highway
Once you reach the Great Highway the course turns largely flat, so settle into a steady pace there instead of spending energy on the park's early climbs.
From the description
- 03
Loop Course Logistics
It is a loop: start on JFK Promenade near Blue Heron Lake Drive, finish on Bernice Rodgers Way, both inside Golden Gate Park. One base, and warm up on site.
From the layout
- 04
Dress for a Cool Morning
Race-day temperature typically sits near 9.6°C. Wear something you can shed at the start, and expect the ocean stretch to feel even cooler.
From the temperature
- 05
Ballot First, Travel Second
Entry is by ballot, so secure and confirm your place before booking flights or lodging for the February race weekend in San Francisco.
From the entry
Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.