The San Francisco Marathon
San Francisco Marathon - July 24 - 25, 2027
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Two Books to Read Before Visiting San Francisco | Scott Benbow’s City Guide
San Francisco rewards curiosity. You can explore its neighborhoods, admire its architecture, celebrate its perfect weather, and run its Marathon. However, understanding the city requires a little more than a good map. Through many boom and bust cycles, San Francisco has…
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How European Running Culture Blends City Running and Trails, from Pavement to Peak, from Parkrun to Pub
Four years ago, I moved (back) to Europe. You see, “back” is in parenthesis because, after spending the most formative years of my adult life in the US, I had become a whole new person. Most importantly, I had become a runner. I didn’t expect the European running culture to be…
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How to Run Safely in the Dark Without Buying Tons of New Expensive Gear
The first month of autumn is behind us and you might have started to notice that once you come back home from work, there isn’t much daylight left anymore. And if you’ve ever left work late in winter thinking, “I’ll just do a quick run,” you already know how this will eventually…
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Where to Run in SF: Best San Francisco Running Routes for Every Level | Local Runs
You asked, we listened! One of the more frequent topic requests that appeared in feedback you provided (thank you) was local run recommendations. And because we don’t do things halfway, you’ll receive a full series of run recommendations not only in San Francisco but also in…
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The Why and How of Hill Repeats: The Simple Workout That Hurts (and Works)
Hill repeats are exactly what they sound like: you run up a hill hard, recover, then do it again. They also feel exactly how you might imagine them to feel. When they first appeared in my training calendar, my immediate reaction was to call my coach and cancel everything I…
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How the San Francisco Marathon Got Its Start
The San Francisco Marathon—celebrating its 50th birthday next year—is a race around the perimeter of San Francisco, past iconic landmarks, by historic neighborhoods, through Golden Gate Park and over the Golden Gate Bridge. It’s a 26.2 mile loop where nearly 30,000 runners…
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Golden Gate Dozen Run: Your 12-Mile SF Trail Guide | Scott Benbow’s City Guide
Start Easy, But Get Ready to Climb Start at the East Beach Parking Lot at Crissy Field, where the terrain is flat and the running is easy. The trail winds through the marsh with the Golden Gate Bridge ahead, and it is a beautiful place to settle into the run. Eventually, though,…
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5 Essential Skills to Improve Your Trail Running Game | Intermediate Trail Running Pt. 1
Trail running in its core is easy. It’s basically a play in the woods. But once you have the basics down, the fun will move into getting good in increasingly difficult conditions. A couple years ago, we gave you a little introduction to trails. Now that you’ve had some time to…
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From 240 Pounds to 2:40 Marathoner: Victor Hurtado’s Transformation
This is an updated version of the original article written by Victor Hurtado, 2019 San Francisco Marathon ambassador. Five years ago, I decided it was time for a change. I was sick of being tired all the time, of getting headaches on a regular basis. Sick of eating junk food…
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Intro to Triathlons Pt. 2: The HOW of Transition from Marathons to Tri’s
Last week, we learned about why triathlons might be the logical next step for you after you’ve done a marathon. This week, we’ll look into the basics of triathlon training to get you started on your journey! Minimal gear that you’ll actually need The first question you might…
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Intro to Triathlons Pt. 1: Why Should You Try One After Your Marathon?
So you ran a marathon… now what? A triathlon might just be the answer to your question! If you just ran a marathon, you probably know this emotional rollercoaster: for a week you feel unstoppable and like a completely new person, and then, suddenly, you’re in that weird…