The 36-year old Wipro San Francisco Marathon 2013 (TWSFM) is a landmark event for the Bay Area attracting 25,000 runners and 100,000 spectators from the US and abroad. It celebrates the spirit and dedication of the many individuals and teams who run the race. It also demonstrates Wipro's commitment to giving back to the communities where we work. The Marathon is known for its scenic views and is the only race that runs on the roadbed of the Golden Gate Bridge

Wipro sponsored the full marathon winners of The Wipro Chennai Marathon 2012 to participate in The Wipro San Francisco Marathon 2013, in the Elite Runners category. Ismail Ssenyange, the men’s full marathon winner of TWCM; successfully completed the full marathon at The Wipro San Francisco Marathon, coming in as the first runner up. Ismail shares his experience of running at the marathon in this video.

The Wipro San Francisco Marathon 2012 Yet Another Successful Run that was "Worth the Hurt"

The Wipro San Francisco Marathon" (TWSFM) was run Sunday, July 29th, 2012 records a New 25,000 Participation Figure for the Race. The Marathon is known for its scenic views, is a loop course that starts and finishes on the Embarcadero and runs along the waterfront of San Francisco Bay through Fisherman's Wharf, the Marina, across the Golden Gate Bridge and back! Hear the experiences of runners in individual and team events who will tell you that the marathon's tagline, "Worth the Hurt," is true. It is worth the hurt.

Train better with our catalog of preparation videos

In addition to being the title sponsor of the 2013 Marathon, Wipro provided consulting and technology recommendations to TSFM to enhance user and participant experience. The recommendations were based on research Wipro did with local running communities and athletes, to better understand their needs. The services included enhancing the Marathon's existing web pages with video based content from local experts. These videos cover inspirational local stories of determination and courage, tips for optimal performance, nutrition, running and event-specific tutorials.

Energy Gel Recipe - A short video that will help you create your very own energy gel. Corrine Dobbas, MS, RD, demonstrates how to make an all-natural, lemon- lime energy gel right in your own kitchen! It only takes a couple of minutes to whip it up, and all you need is five simple ingredients. Watch the video and decide for yourself. Once you've tried it- you will never make your next run without it!

ITB Prevention - Prevention is better than Cure. This demonstration Manuel E. Valle, DC, CCSP and ART from the Bay Area Sports Chiros and his assistant from the San Francisco marathon staff, will show you how prevent ITB or Iliotibial Band Syndrome, which is a common running injury. Three simple maneuvers before a run does all the magic. This video also will help you reduce the irritation caused by ITB through proper stretching with a foam roll and an easy to do strengthening exercise!

Course Overview - It doesn't matter if you are a local runner or from out of town but if its your first time to run the San Francisco Marathon, John Carter, a San Francisco marathon finisher, will help by providing you an overview of the race course and precautions you should take prior to the race.

Fueling Up for a Run -Nutrition is a significant factor before, during and after a marathon run, or any run over an hour. In this video, Corrine Dobbas, MS, RD, explains the importance of maintaining the right levels of carbohydrates and sugars in your body during the different phases of a long run. She also gives some helpful tips on what to eat and drink as your long run progresses.

Avoiding Foot Pain - Foot pain is blight for many marathons. In this video, Manuel E. Valle, DC, CCSP, ART from the Bay Area Sports Chiros and his assistant from the San Francisco marathon explains and demonstrates three (3) simple exercises you can do at home to treat and prevent foot pain.

Proper Running Posture- Your stance plays an important role for success during a marathon. In this segment, Andy Cyr, a coach on the SF Marathon staff explains and demonstrates how to properly position your head, upper body, including your shoulders and arms, waist and legs to ensure a smoother run.

Running on San Francisco's Hills- The hills of the San Francisco Marathon make the Boston Marathon's Heartbreak Hill seem like a walk in the park. In this video, Jana Carter, a SF Marathon finisher explains and demonstrates how to scale the hills in the San Francisco Marathon.

The Effects of Shin Splints - If you do most of your running on concrete you need to be concerned about shin splints. In this video Manuel Valle, DC, CCSP, ART from the Bay Area Sports Chiros explains how to treat and prevent shin splints with foam rolling and stretching exercises.