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San Francisco Mapathon 26.2 & 13.1

Name: San Francisco Mapathon 26.2 & 13.1
Start: 2024-09-08
End: 2024-09-08
Location: Stonestown

Stonestown, United States • 8 Sep 2024

The San Francisco Mapathon 26.2 & 13.1 is an exciting running event that combines exploration and competition. Participants can choose between a full marathon distance of 26.2 miles or a half-marathon of 13.1 miles, with options for foot-only or foot+bike divisions. Teams of 1 to 5 will navigate using a custom map to reach various checkpoints while answering multiple-choice questions. The event promises to showcase both popular highlights and hidden gems of San Francisco, along with refreshments and socializing opportunities at the finish line. Registration closes the day before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Stonestown

Race information

Registration

26 mi

Mapathon 26.2

13 mi

Half-Mapathon 13.1

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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