Join us for the 48th annual America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K!
San Diego’s 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.
Date & Time
Sunday, August 17, 2025
- Half Marathon - 6:15 AM
- 5K - 6:10 AM
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 5K
Entry Includes
- Technical fabric short-sleeve shirt
- Gorgeous finisher medal
- Souvenir reusable grocery bag
- A one-day pass to the invite-only Carlsbad Columbia Sportswear Employee Store
- Finish line food bag
- Complimentary beer in the beer garden
- And much more!
Distance
- Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles
- 5K - 3.1 Miles
- Virtual Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles
- Virtual 5K - 3.1 Miles
Course Map
Check out this amazing course that takes you on a scenic tour of San Diego!
FAQ
Get answers to the the most frequently asked questions here!
SoCal Triple Crown
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