GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, California, United States
Mar, 2027 (TBD)
5k, Half-marathon
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Race Information
One of the city's premier races, the San Diego Half Marathon is an extremely popular, scenic half marathon and 5k run that happens right in the city each year. Participants can expect a destination worthy course that will take them through downtown San Diego, and along sections of waterfront.
The run regulalry attracts a large field of runners from complete beginners to world class athletes, and has a cap of 7,500 partiticipants. Runners have the option of the half marathon, half marathon relay, or 5k
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Whether you choose the Half Marathon, 10K or the 5K, the course gives you the best of Southern California: sweeping ocean views, cliffs that make you look twice, and that iconic stretch through Torrey Pines where the landscape opens up and reminds you why you love to run.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 5,000 - 10,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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