Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K
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About the race
The Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K is a coastal running event on Sunday, October 3, 2027, held in Pacific Beach and around Mission Bay in San Diego. The half marathon follows a waterfront course through Mission Bay and finishes in the heart of Pacific Beach. The 5K runs along the beach and takes place the same morning as the half marathon.
Race offerings:
- Half Marathon : 13.1 miles along the waterfront, finish in Pacific Beach
- 5K : 3.1 miles on the beach
Entry options include a VIP Half Marathon registration and standard entries for the half marathon and 5K, with advertised prices of $184.99 for VIP Half Marathon, $109.99 for Half Marathon, and $49.99 for the 5K. All participants receive a Pacific Beach tank top, a custom finisher medal, chip timing, free photos, and a complimentary drink ticket; half marathon entrants also receive custom SDRC sunglasses.
The event includes overall and age group awards for both men and women, with categories from 13 and under through 80+. Award pickup is handled in person at the San Diego Running Co. booth in the vendor village. The event also references the RUN PB Challenge and a Surfside Double Shot option that connect this event to other PB running activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
