Buses – Half Marathon Only
The only way to access the half marathon start line is via an event-provided bus. There are no participant drop-offs allowed at or near the start line.
The half marathon buses will leave from the finish line area in Balboa Park from 4:15 – 5:15 AM ONLY. If you miss the last bus, you will not be able to run the half marathon. There are two bus pick-up locations on the east side of Balboa Park:
- The southwest corner of the President’s Way and Park Boulevard intersection
- The northwest corner of the Zoo Place and Park Boulevard intersection (about a 3/4-mile walk from the finish line area)
See the Finish Line Area map here to view the two location options.
If you are staying at our host hotel, the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, click here for transportation information specific to your stay!
Parking – Half Marathon Buses & 5K Start
Both the half marathon bus pick-up locations and the 5K start location are in Balboa Park, near the intersection of Park Boulevard & President’s Way. See the
Finish Line Area map here for an overview of the area. Allow yourself extra time on race morning for parking.
Parking in Balboa Park
Paid parking is available throughout Balboa Park. To see the specific rates in each lot, please use the links below.
Metered Parking
Meters have been installed on roads within the park, including Balboa Drive, El Prado, Juniper Road, Presidents Way, Quince Drive, Zoo Drive, and Village Place. There are also meters on some adjacent roads, including Sixth Avenue, from Elm to Upas streets, and Park Boulevard, from Village Place to Presidents Way. Meter rates are $2.50 per hour, up to $10 a day, and are enforced between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. Meters outside the park on Sixth Avenue and Park Boulevard are also $2.50 an hour, with a four-hour maximum. Meters take credit cards, Apple Pay/ Google Pay, or coins. Download the
Park Smarter App to pay using your smartphone.
For additional parking information and resources, visit the City of San Diego website
here.
If you are staying at our host hotel, the Sheraton Hotel & Marina, click here for transportation information specific to your stay!
