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July 4 – July 17
Weeks 1–2 · Activate
- 3 walks per week
- 3–5 miles per walk
- Assess your current pace and endurance baseline
- One longer walk (6–7 miles) on the weekend
July 18 – July 31
Weeks 3–4 · Build
- 3 walks per week
- 5–8 miles per walk
- Weekend long walk: 10–12 miles
- Add hills if possible — SF has plenty
August 1 – August 14
Weeks 5–6 · Push
- 3 walks per week
- 8–12 miles on long days
- Lock in your fuel and footwear strategy
- Practice walking for 5+ consecutive hours
August 15 – August 21
Week 7 · Ease Down
- 2 easy walks (4–5 miles each)
- Focus on rest and recovery
- Finalize your event-day gear
August 22 – August 28
Week 8 · Event Week
- 1 short shakeout walk (2–3 miles)
- Rest 2 days before the marathon
- Hydrate well, sleep well, eat well
August 29, 2026
Event Day
Ferry Building · 8:00 AM · 26.2 miles