Sat, Dec 19, 2026

San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, CA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020
Half Marathon5K

Entry is $56 now and rises to $59 after Sep 6, 2026, so registering before then saves $3.

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About the San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

The course starts near a hotel on the north end of the city and heads southwest, dropping steadily toward the coast. There is one real climb early on, then the route follows a bike path the rest of the way, losing enough elevation overall that many runners treat it as a personal-best attempt. It finishes at a state beach.

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Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles12/19/2026 07:30$129
5K12/19/2026 07:30$56

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Where can I train for the San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K?

Join a local run club. San Diego Track Club, Pacific Beach Run Club, November Project San Diego and others in San Diego welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.

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