Golden Gate Half Marathon & 5K
Run Above the Clouds - Cross the Bridge Twice.
Race day
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Nov 2026
Run Above the Clouds - Cross the Bridge Twice.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 1 November 2026Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Start time | 07:30 local (America/Los Angeles)Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Distances | Half Marathon · 5KCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Location | San Francisco, California, United StatesCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Start area | Aquatic Park, San Francisco, CAConfirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Entry price | $95–$140Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Course | Road · Out and back · USATF certifiedCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 200 mCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Field size | 7,000 finishers (last edition)Curated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Organizer | Golden Gate Half MarathonCurated listing · 21 May 2026 | Curated listing | 21 May 2026 |
| Official website | goldengatehalf.comOrganizer · 21 May 2026 | Organizer | 21 May 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 21 May 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 21 May 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Cross the Golden Gate Bridge twice in this milestone 25th anniversary half marathon finishing at Ghirardelli Square.
Is this race a fit?
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Best For
Runners comparing road race options
Golden Gate Half Marathon & 5K belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Half Marathon, 5K options around San Francisco, California, United States and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
Watch For
Confirm entry details before paying
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
Golden Gate Half Marathon & 5K should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in San Francisco, California, United States, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, out and back course, certified course, 200 m elevation gain listed. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Golden Gate Half Marathon & 5K is currently listed for November 1, 2026, which makes the November planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around San Francisco, California, United States, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, out and back course, certified course, 200 m elevation gain listed. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
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