San Francisco Marathon

To navigate the San Francisco Marathon on race day, it is essential to plan ahead due to significant city-wide road closures and transit reroutes. ### **Recommended Arrival Time** The full marathon begins at **5:15 a.m.** on Sunday [2, 7]. With over 30,000 runners expected, you should arrive well in advance of your specific race start time to account for security, gear check, and potential transit delays [2, 6]. ### **Public Transit and Getting to the Start Line** * **Muni:** Public transit is highly recommended over driving [5, 6]. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) typically provides dedicated service for the event [2, 4]. * **Reroutes:** Numerous Muni bus routes (including the 7, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 24, 27, 29, 30, 33, 37, 39, 43, 44, and 55) will be rerouted due to the race [4]. Always check the [SFMTA Trip Planner](https://www.sfmta.com/) or local service alerts before you head out [6, 10]. * **Alternative Transit:** Walking, biking, and using scooters are often the fastest ways to navigate the city on race day given the road closures [6]. ### **Road Closures** * **Timing:** Widespread street closures begin at **9:00 p.m. on Saturday** and remain in effect until **3:00 p.m. on Sunday** [2, 3, 6]. * **Scope:** More than 30 streets are impacted along the 26.2-mile route [3, 6]. Closures include the Embarcadero (starting just after midnight) and various sections of the city and the Golden Gate Bridge [2, 7, 8]. * **Reopening:** Roads reo