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2025 SCHEDULE
FRIDAY OCT 31ST
RACE EXPO & PACKET PICK-UP
3:00pm – 7:00pm
Sports Basement, Presidio
All half marathon and 5K participants are required to pick up their race bib at the Race Expo on Friday or Saturday
SATURDAY NOV 1ST
RACE EXPO & PACKET PICK-UP
10:00am – 5:00pm
Sports Basement, Presidio
All half marathon and 5K participants are required to pick up their race bib at the Race Expo on Friday or Saturday.
SUNDAY NOV 2ND
frequently asked questions
Due to road closures you are not able to get dropped off at the immediate start line. However, you should plan to get dropped off near Ghirardelli Square which is the main pre- and post-race staging area and walk to the start line from there.
We recommend that you arrive 45-60 minutes prior to the start of your race.
Gear check will be located adjacent to the finish line at Ghirardelli Square and Beach Street in Aquatic Park. This is the primary pre- and post-race staging area and is a short walk to the start line. Gear check will not move during the race.
Clear gear check bags will be provided on race day. You may also check your own bag, backpack, or smaller. You cannot check luggage at Gear Check.
Gear check will open at 5:30am on race day.
Half-Marathon: The half-marathon has a strict course time limit. In keeping with the guidelines of our race permit, there will be three course cut-offs that will be strictly enforced. Those maintaining a 18:32 minute-per-mile pace will be able to complete the course without missing any course cut-off points. Please see below for exact times and locations of the cut-offs.
• Cut off #1: 8:20am – Must be to the Golden Gate Bridge east pedestrian path by this time to cross the bridge (just after the Mile 4 mark)
• Cut off #2: 8:52am – Must be to the Vista Point cut-off by this time, otherwise participants will be detoured to the catwalk to reach the west side (just before the Mile 6 mark)
• Cut off #3: 9:20am – Must be to the west-side of the bridge by this time, otherwise participants will be transported back to the south side of the bridge via shuttle (just after the Mile 7 mark)5K: Those participating in the 5K distance will have 1 hour to complete the course.
