Every upcoming 10K around San Diego, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
37 upcoming 10K races found · 3 with finish-time stats
San Diego running has a split personality that most locals come to love: flat waterfront miles along the Embarcadero and Mission Bay one morning, and chaparral singletrack through Mission Trails or Torrey Pines the next. The marine layer keeps coastal starts cool even when inland canyons heat up fast, so what you wear and when you leave can depend entirely on which side of town you're racing.
The organized race scene here reflects that same range of options. Themed events cluster around the casual, post-run culture of Pacific Beach and North Park, while the calendar stretches almost wall-to-wall - San Diego's weather gives race directors little reason to stop. Whatever draws you out the door on a training day, there's almost certainly a 10K here built around the same energy.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The San Diego races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 10K in San Diego
What does a San Diego 10K typically cost, and does it get more expensive the longer I wait?
Entry fees run from $19.81 on the low end to $64 at the top, and the typical entry sits at $30. That said, 5 races already have a price increase scheduled, so registering early on those will save you money. Check each race's page to see whether a deadline is coming up.
Will I get a shirt or medal for finishing?
33 of the 36 races say they give a shirt. Only 1 says it gives a medal. The remaining 3 haven't published any giveaway details at all - silence there means unknown, not no.
When is the best time of year to find a San Diego 10K?
Fall is by far the busiest stretch, with 17 races running September through November - September alone has 6. Spring is the quietest window, with just 2 races March through May and only 1 in March specifically. If your training block is pointing toward fall, you'll have the most options to choose from.
Many of these races also offer a 5K and a half marathon. Which distance should I pick if this is my first organized race?
That's a personal call based on your training, and we won't make it for you - but it's worth knowing that 35 of these events also offer a 5K and 31 offer a half marathon on the same day, so you can often move up or down in distance within the same event once you know where your fitness stands.
Is there a running community in San Diego I can train with ahead of race day?
There are several active groups here:
San Diego Track Club
Pacific Beach Run Club
November Project San Diego
Santa Mujeres Run Club
Tuesday's Waterfront Run
Seek Beer Run Club
La Jolla Track Club
Milestone Run Club
North Park. Most have free weekly runs and welcome newcomers, which is a solid way to preview local routes before race day.
