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TAKE ON THE BACK 2 BACK CHALLENGE
Scenic & Varied Coastal Route
That winds through season-side towns, historic landmarks, ocean bluffs and surf spots
RUNS THROUGH SANTA CRUZ
Beach Boardwalk theme park
Authentically Santa Cruz
Blending surf culture, punk-skate aesthetic, and a fiercely independent local identity
NORCAL ALTERNATIVE
Polished SoCal Marathons - rawer, grittier, and proudly different.
100+ YEARS OF CALIFORNIA HISTORY
Monarch Preserves, ocean views, and redwoods
EXCLUSIVE 2026 MEDAL
EXCLUSIVE 2026 RACE TEE
TAKE ON THE BACK 2 BACK CHALLENGE
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RUN THE GOLDEN BRIDGE
Breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz and the city skyline.
BUCKET-LIST RACE
Offering an unforgettable chance to check an iconic event off your list.
SIGNATURE SAN FRANCISCO
Experience the surreal feeling of “running above the clouds”
POST RACE, FINISH-LINE FESTIVAL
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GOLDEN GATE HALF 2026 FINISHER MEDAL
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