Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, California, United States
Oct 3-4, 2026 - Saturday to Sunday
5k, Half-marathon
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Race Information
The Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K is an epic two-day race weekend in Pacific Beach. Rally your crew for this one-of-a-kind San Diego race! Come on out and join the party on the beach!
The 5K course continues the tradition of taking place on Saturday as part of Pacific Beachfest. It's 50% sand and 50% boardwalk, with the start and finish on the sand. The Half Marathon distance on Sunday is a point-to-point race starting at Crown Point Park in Mission Bay Park and ending with an epic beachside finish in Pacific Beach! Runners will enjoy a scenic waterfront course while passing by Sea World, Hospitality Point, West Mission Bay Dr. Bridge, and Mission Beach, before finishing on Thomas Ave as it meets the Pacific Beach Boardwalk.
Pick your challenge - run the 5K on Saturday for the ultimate SoCal experience—half sand, half boardwalk, all beach vibes. Take on the Half Marathon on Sunday and cruise a scenic waterfront course with Mission Bay views. Go all in with the Surfside Double Shot Challenge—run both days and score an exclusive challenge medal!
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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.
The finish line isn’t just a destination; it’s a celebration! Enjoy the vibrant festival atmosphere filled with music, delicious food, and vendors showcasing the latest running gear. Relax with complimentary recovery options like massages, cold plunges, TENS units, and massage chairs.
Every runner gets a finisher’s medal, race shirt, tote bag, food bag, and free race photos, so you can keep every smile, stride, and moment of victory.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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