America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K

America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K
Date Aug 18, 2024
Sunday
Distance 5k, Half-marathon
Course Type Road

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2015 AFC Half Marathon Race Report
"My legs were saying just do it, you’re so close. My head was saying you’re overheating and starting to get goosebumps, chill out."
America's Finest City Half Marathon Race Recap
"San Diego is truly a stunning city and it was on full display during this race."

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Race Information

San Diego’s fastest and most scenic half marathon. Run from the Cabrillo National Monument atop the tip of Point Loma, along San Diego Bay, Harbor Island, Embarcadero, past the Star of India, through downtown San Diego to a rousing finish in historic Balboa Park. Expect a great day of racing along San Diego Bay with 7,000+ runners! Fun fact! The AFC half marathon is part of the half marathon triple crown series.

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