Lake Merced ½ Marathon and 4.5 Mile Run
Race Date
Sep 27, 2026
Location
San Francisco, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
The Experience
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Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Start Time
3:00 PM
Start Location
San Francisco, CA, 94132
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Standout6416 years running
~60 finishers a year
shrinking
28% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 1 state
winner 1:12:30
typical high 67°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
57°
Afternoon (High)
66°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
17 mph
Wind
81%
Humidity
Race Photos
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Frequently asked
When is the Lake Merced ½ Marathon and 4.5 Mile Run?
The Lake Merced ½ Marathon and 4.5 Mile Run is held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM.
Where does the Lake Merced ½ Marathon and 4.5 Mile Run take place?
It takes place in San Francisco, California.
What distances does the Lake Merced ½ Marathon and 4.5 Mile Run offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Lake Merced ½ Marathon and 4.5 Mile Run course flat and good for a PR?
The Lake Merced ½ Marathon and 4.5 Mile Run is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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