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Race Weekend Information Table of Contents Schedule of Events …… 1 Health & Fitness Race Expo …… 4 Race Day General Information …… 6 Transportation Needs …… 16 Race Event Challenges …… 20 The San Francisco Marathon’s 2016 Race Day is almost here. Get ready to run on July 31st, 2016. You can find everything you need to know for this weekend in the following pages of information. The best place for uptodate race information is in our free Race App, Powered by Fitbit ( rtrt.me/app/sfm ) Friday, July 29th Time Location Race Expo 12:00 pm 7:00 pm Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion Saturday, July 30th Time Location Shakeout Run with Fitbit Checkin: 8:00 am Fort Mason Center Festival Ambassador, Dean Karnazes Run: 8:30 am Pavilion Race Expo 9:00 am 5:00 pm Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion Sunday, July 31st Time Location 52.4 Ultramarathon Start 12:00 am Midnight Mission Street and The Embarcadero Runner Shuttles to 2nd Half 6:00 am to 7:00 am Pickup at Howard St. and Marathon Start Line Spear St. near the Main Start Line 1 Race Weekend Information Runner Shuttles from 1st Half 7:00 am to 10:30 am Pickup at Fulton St. and 10th Marathon Finish Line to Finish St. Line Festival Full Marathon Wave 1 Invited 5:30 am Enter at Mission St. and Athletes Southbound Embarcadero Full Marathon Wave 2 5:32 am Enter at Howard St. and Southbound Embarcadero Full Marathon Wave 3 5:42 am Enter at Howard St. and Southbound Embarcadero Full Marathon Wave 4 5:52 am Enter at Howard St. and Southbound Embarcadero Full Marathon Wave 5 6:02 am Enter at Folsom St. and Southbound Embarcadero Full Marathon Wave 6 6:12 am Enter at Folsom St. and Southbound Embarcadero Full Marathon Wave 7 6:22 am Enter at Harrison St. and Southbound Embarcadero Full Marathon Wave 8 6:32 am Enter at Harrison St. and Southbound Embarcadero First Half Marathon Wave 2 5:32 am Enter at Howard St. and Soundbound Embarcadero First Half Marathon Wave 3 5:42 am Enter at Howard St. and Soundbound Embarcadero First Half Marathon Wave 4 5:52 am Enter at Howard St. and Soundbound Embarcadero First Half Marathon Wave 5 6:02 am Enter at Folsom St. and Southbound Embarcadero First Half Marathon Wave 6 6:12 am Enter at Folsom St. and Southbound Embarcadero First Half Marathon Wave 7 6:22 am Enter at Harrison St. and Southbound Embarcadero First Half Marathon Wave 8 6:32 am Enter at Harrison St. and Southbound Embarcadero 5K Wave 1 7:45am Enter Market St. and Southbound Embarcadero 2 Race Weekend Information 5K Wave 2 7:47am Enter Market St. and Southbound Embarcadero 5K Wave 3 and Strollers 7:50am Enter Market St. and Southbound Embarcadero 2nd Half Marathon Invited and 7:30 am Enter John F. Kennedy Dr. Subseed Athletes Between 47th Ave. and Great Highway 2nd Half Marathon Wave 2 7:32 am Enter John F. Kennedy Dr. Between 47th Ave. and Great Highway 2nd Half Marathon Wave 3 7:45 am Enter John F. Kennedy Dr. Between 47th Ave. and Great Highway 2nd Half Marathon Wave 4 8:00 am Enter John F. Kennedy Dr. Between 47th Ave. and Great Highway 2nd Half Marathon Wave 5 8:15 am Enter John F. Kennedy Dr. Between 47th Ave. and Great Highway 2nd Half Marathon Wave 6 8:30 am Enter John F. Kennedy Dr. Between 47th Ave. and Great Highway Finish Line Festival 8:00 am 12:30 pm Mission St. and The Embarcadero Embarcadero Beer Garden 9:00 am to 12:30 pm Main Finish Line Festival Awards Ceremony 9:30 am Justin Herman Plaza 3 Race Weekend Information RACE EXPO Location Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, California 94123 Time Friday, July 29 from 12pm 7pm & Saturday, July 30 from 9am 5pm Admission This event is free and open to the public. Packet Pick Up All Full Marathon, 1st Half Marathon, 2nd Half Marathon, Ultramarathon and 5K participants must pick up their bib, timing chip, race shirt and sweats drop off bag at the Race Expo. Race Day pickup will n ot be available. Please bring the following items to the Race Expo to pick up your packet: ● Photo ID ● Bib Number Confirmation Email All participants must pick up their race shirt at the Race Expo by presenting their bib number and must take the size printed on their bib. Exchanges will not be made until Race Day. Shirt exchanges may only be done at the TShirt Tent at the Finish Line Festival on Sunday, July 31st, and exchange will be based on availability. Only unworn shirts can be exchanged. Exhibitors There will be more than 40 exhibitors: a selection of the most innovative technology, athletic apparel and nutrition options in the health and fitness industry, a ll set against a backdrop of San Francisco Bay, complete with Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge. Highlights include: ● Race App education, tracker testdrives and much more from Fitbit ● Course Overview Display and recovery drink samples by Erdinger NonAlcoholic ● Stop by the Air France booth to try out the new Business Class seats, enroll into 4 Race Weekend Information Flying Blue and enter for a chance to win a trip for two to Paris, France to run in the Paris Marathon ● Beer Garden presented by Lagunitas Brewing Company and the chance to get your raceday Beer Garden wristband in advance for expedited entry at our Finish Line Festival ● Samples of the Official Protein Bar of The San Francisco Marathon, by Power Crunch ● New packaging sneak peek and sampling of oncourse Energy Chew, by GU ● Sampling of oncourse electrolyte drink, by Nuun ● Hot coffee from Peet’s Coffee available for purchase RaceDay Beer Garden Wristband Beat the lines on race day by picking up your Beer Garden access wristband in advance at the Race Expo! If you don’t get a wristband at the Race Expo, please remember your photo ID on Race Day to present with your beer coupon, which is attached to your bib. Official 2016 Merchandise Store The Official 2016 Merchandise Store offers more than 70 pieces of athletic gear and apparel. Check out our 2016 designs at the Race Expo or shop online at: https://revawear.com/collections/thesfmarathon Sneaker Drive The San Francisco Marathon and Sports Basement will be collecting used sneakers outside the Race Expo on Friday and Saturday. If you’d like to donate to the Sneaker Drive, please bring your items to the Race Expo and drop them off on your way in. The San Francisco Marathon Shakeout Run Hosted by Dean Karnazes Loosen your muscles prerace with our Official 2016 Shakeout Run led by Ultramarathoner and Fitbit Ambassador Dean Karnazes. Get a chance to run with Dean and get his race tips for the The San Francisco Marathon course! The Shakeout Run will also be led by 2015 Full Marathon 3rdplace finisher Jorge Maravilla and paced by The San Francisco Marathon’s Official 2016 Ambassadors (a great chance to practice running with pacers before race day!). Join us outside the Expo on Saturday morning, July 30th for an easy 5K run on the Marina Green. Check In starts at 8:00am and the run starts at 8:30am. Stick around after to hear Dean’s marathon advice, get the chance to win a free Fitbit tracker and grab your bib and explore our Expo. Entry is free and open to all, but space is limited. RSVP today! RSVP here. 5 Race Weekend Information Course, Elevation and Wave Maps 2016 Course and Elevation Maps by Distance ● Full Marathon: Course Map and Elevation Map ● 1st Half Marathon: Course Map and E levation Map ● 2nd Half Marathon: Course Map and Elevation Map ● 5K Race: C ourse Map and Elevation Map ● Ultramarathon: Loop 1 Course Map , Loop 2 Course Map , Loop 1 Elevation Map and Loop 2 Elevation Map 6 Race Weekend Information 2016 Full Marathon and 1st Half Marathon Start Line with Wave Map Click to see fullsize map 7 Race Weekend Information 2nd Half Marathon Start Line with Wave Map Click to see fullsize map The San Francisco Marathon Race App, Powered by Fitbit The San Francisco Marathon has partnered with Fitbit and RTRT.me to deliver a worldclass race app for runners and spectators alike. The San Francisco Marathon Race App, Powered by Fitbit is available to download for free on iOS and Android. How to Download: 1) Visit r trt.me/app/sfm on your iOS or Android device. Download the RTRT.me App. 2) Open the RTRT.me App and select “2016 San Francisco Marathon” on the screen. Alternatively, search using the “Search Events” function. 3) Follow the onscreen instructions to claim your runner profile or start tracking a runner. Now, you’ll be able to access our Race App easily everytime you open the RTRT.me app. Visit our Race App page for photos and stepbystep download instructions. 8 Race Weekend Information By downloading the race app, runners are able to: ● Access their race splits, pace and step count during the race ● Earn a customized runner badge when crossing the Finish Line ● Empower friends and family to track runner progress instantly ● Sync with a Fitbit device* to capture your personal race data (*not required to download or use the app) ● View Race Course Maps ● Access important race weekend and race day info ● Receive motivational messages celebrating the spirit of the marathon Our Race App isn’t just for runners.