The San Francisco marathon is back for 2025 this weekend, featuring multiple races with thousands of participants. The SF marathon first started in 1977, with 1,000 finishers. Since then, it’s grown into a massive event that encompasses the whole weekend. In 2017, the race garnered 27,000 participants. The massive event is an exciting time in SF, but it also will cause many changes to transit and getting around the city throughout the weekend. Keep reading for road closures, muni reroutes, and more this weekend in SF.
SF Marathon schedule and route
Runners start bright and early in the morning, with the first wave of runners starting at 5:15 am on Sunday morning. The full marathon starts at Mission Street & The Embarcadero, while the half marathon will start at the same location, and a second half will start on MLK Drive in Golden Gate Park. The Alex Pappas 1ok will start at Embarcadero and Market Street along with the Sunday 5K. The latest start time for runners will be at 9 am for the 5k.
SF Muni changes
The marathon will affect multiple neighborhoods across the city, including the Financial District, Marina, Presidio, Haight Ashbury, Mission, and more. Roads will be closed along the route in the morning, causing numerous muni routes. You should also expect delays to the Muni schedule on Sunday, even if your stop or bus line is not rerouted. You can find the full list of lines impacted and stops missed here.
Some notable lines that will be affected include:
- F Market
- 6 Hayes/ Parnassus
- 7 Haight/ Noriega
- 22 Fillmore
- 43 Masonic
- 55 Dogpatch
For updates on SF Muni, we recommend checking the SFMTA X account and the SFMTA transit updates page. If you need help with transit, you can contact 311 costumer service center for 24/7 assistance. The marathon is scheduled for this Sunday, July 27, 2025, and we recommend cheering on the dedicated runners along the route, especially among some of the scenic spots in Golden Gate Park and the Presidio.