Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, California, United States
Oct, 2027 (TBD)
5k, Half-marathon
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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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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