The 2010 edition of San Francisco Marathon has designated its winners. The best result was obtained by Keith Bechtol from Indiana, United States, who won the Full Marathon in 2 hours 23 minutes and 28 seconds, followed by Michael Wardian, 2:25:21 and Harm Sengers, 2:29:23.
Chikara Omine is the winner of the women marathon in 2 hours 42minutes and 12 seconds, followed by Emily Harsin, 2:51:54 and Brandy Bengoechea, 2:53:26.
Here we have the winners of the other events, according to the SF Marathon Official Website:
1st Half Marathon for Men:
1. Michael Davitian, …

San Francisco Marathon first results will be known very soon. In the mean time the competitors are still running along their long route, being motivated by different causes. Unlike the marathons in New York or Chicago, which draw around of 40,000 participants each, stimulated by attractive prizes, here most of the athletes run for charity.
However, as a USA Track & Field road running event, the San Francisco Marathon is a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon and they are hundreds or even thousands of competitors targeting this goal.
But many people …

The 32nd edition of San Francisco Marathon started and more traffic disruptions will take place along the marathon routes, but many detours will be clearly posted around.
The Golden Gate Bridge was configured to one northbound lane and two southbound lanes between 6 and 9 a.m. The Vista Point and southeast parking lots was closed from midnight and will be re-opened around of 10 a.m.
At the Embarcadero the traffic will be closed between Broadway and Third streets until 1:45 p.m.
The streets 26 and 27 avenues will be also closed to traffic …

An estimated 24,000 runners are expected to participate in the various events of the 2010 San Francisco Marathon edition. In the last years SF Marathon included a full marathon, two half marathons, and a 5000 meters race, but this year the organizers are introducing in addition a Munchkin Kids Fun Run, with three different races: 1 mile, 0.5 mile and the 100 yard dash.
This new event is planned to stimulate a higher involvement of younger family members in this local tradition. A pre-registration was required and the $25 tax per …