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SF/LA Challenge

Complete the SF/LA Challenge!

The SF/LA Challenge brings together two of the best races in California: the San Francisco Marathon and the Los Angeles Marathon!

Participate in the LA Marathon and any distance (excluding the 1K or Virtual) at The San Francisco Marathon and complete this challenge! You can start your challenge at The San Francisco Marathon in July or the LA Marathon in March!

2024 SF LA Challenge Medal

2024 SF/LA Challenge Qualifying Races

2024 Los Angeles Marathon – March 17, 2024
Registration Closed

2024 San Francisco Marathon - July 27-28, 2024
Registration Closed

2025 SF/LA Challenge Qualifying Races

2024 San Francisco Marathon - July 27-28, 2024
Registration Closed

2025 Los Angeles Marathon – March 16, 2025
Sold out

To qualify for the SF/LA Challenge  you must register using the same email address and complete both distances.

SF/LA CHALLENGE FAQ

What is the SF/LA Challenge

The SF/LA Challenge is an extra medal or swag bringing together two of the best races in California: the San Francisco Marathon and the Los Angeles Marathon!

Any participant who completed the 2024 LA Marathon can earn the special medal by completing a race at The San Francisco Marathon (July 27-28, 2024).

If you didn’t run LA this year, just start your challenge at The San Francisco Marathon in July and you can qualify at the LA Marathon in 2025.

What events are included in SF/LA Challenge

San Francisco Marathon: Ultramarathon, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K (Virtual events and SFM 1K are not included )

Los Angeles Marathon or Charity Half Marathon

When are the events that are included?

2024 Los Angeles Marathon: March 17, 2024
2024 San Francisco Marathon: July 27 - 28, 2024
2025 Los Angeles Marathon: March 6, 2025
2025 San Francisco Marathon: TBD

Please note in 2022 - 2023 the Rose Bowl Half Marathon was included but it will not be included going forward.

How do I earn the SF/LA Challenge?

Any participant who completed any in-person distance of the 2024 LA Marathon race can earn the special medal by completing a race at The San Francisco Marathon (July 27-28, 2024).

If you didn’t run LA this year, just start your challenge at The San Francisco Marathon in July and you can qualify at the LA Marathon in 2025.

 

I am already registered for one/both event, how do I make sure I am earning this medal?

No further action is needed so long as you are registered for both events with the same email address! If you used different email addresses please contact one race to update your registration.

I am already registered for these events but I used different email addresses, can I fix this?

If you’d like to change the email address for the Los Angeles Marathon or Rose Bowl Half please email us at: Solutions@mccourtfoundation.org with "SF/LA challenge email address" as your subject.

If you’d like to change the email address for the SF Marathon please email customersupport@thesfmarathon.com with "SF/LA challenge medal email address" as your subject line.

I have another question not asked here, who do I email?

You can find us on social @LAMarathon or @SFMarathon or email: marketing@mccourtfoundation.org or customersupport@thesfmarathon.com.

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