America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K

America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K : 15 August 2027

The 50th annual America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K takes place on Sunday, August 15, 2027, in San Diego, CA 92101. The event offers in-person and virtual options for both the half marathon and the 5K.

The half marathon is a scenic point to point course that begins at Cabrillo National Monument and passes through Historic Fort Rosecrans, Point Loma, along San Diego Bay and Harbor Island, then continues through downtown San Diego to finish in Balboa Park. The 5K runs through the heart of Balboa Park and is described as a fast, flat course.

Time limits and pacing requirements apply: the half marathon has a 3.25-hour time limit and requires an average pace of 14:53 minutes per mile or faster; the 5K has a 1-hour time limit and requires an average pace of 19:21 minutes per mile or faster. Wheelchair competitors must contact the event organizer for qualification and registration instructions.

Perks and event services include a technical short-sleeve shirt, a custom finisher medal, a reusable souvenir bag, complimentary beer in a beer garden, chip timing with live tracking, support stations along the route, a pre-race expo, and finish line amenities such as chocolate milk and a finish line food bag. The half marathon is the final race in the 2027 SoCal Triple Crown series.

Distances offered: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Half marathon
• 5K
• Virtual half marathon
• Virtual 5K

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