articleThe Brief The San Francisco Marathon is being held on Sunday, July 26. The World Cup is over, but San Francisco isn’t done with major sporting events just yet. The San Francisco Marathon is being run on July 26, and residents and commuters should be prepared for road closures. "Public transit is the most affordable and reliable choice for all special events in San Francisco." The route stretches north along the Embarcadero and through North Beach and the Marina before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge.