Berkeley Half Marathon

Berkeley Half Marathon - November 15, 2026

The Berkeley Half Marathon is a road race held in downtown Berkeley, California on November 15, 2026. The event includes a USATF certified half marathon course that runs through Berkeley streets, neighborhoods, and local landmarks.

The event offers multiple distances:

• Half Marathon (13.1 mi)
• 10K
• 5K
• Saturday Kid's 1K
• Sunday Family 1K
• Virtual Races

Race weekend includes a finish line festival and awards, packet pickup, and published results and photos. Organizers provide information on street closures and detours, and offer hotel and travel details and a schedule of events for the weekend. The race program also features training options, group discounts and scoring, and challenges such as a Loyal Runner and an SF/Berkeley challenge.

Volunteer opportunities are available, and volunteers receive event swag. Veterans and military participants receive a 15% discount on in-person race distances. The event also maintains charity partnerships, an ambassador program with entry and sponsor perks, and an elite and subseed program. The official participant shirt and medal design for 2026 are revealed in the last week of July. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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