Pacific Beach Half Marathon

OCT

3

2026

Run the Pacific Beach Half Marathon and 5K in San Diego for scenic waterfront miles and a lively beach party finish. Pick a 5K on sand and boardwalk or a half marathon around Mission Bay, or tackle both for a special challenge medal.

Sat 3 Oct 2026

San Diego, California

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Half Marathon 5 kilometers

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Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K

The Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K is a two-day race weekend held October 3-4, 2026, in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109. The event is organized by San Diego Running Co. The finish area includes a beach party atmosphere and event activities on the shore.

Course and race options

5K
Half Marathon

The 5K course is described as half sand and half boardwalk. The half marathon follows a waterfront route with views of Mission Bay. A combined option, the Surfside Double Shot Challenge, involves running both days and awards an exclusive challenge medal to participants who complete both races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon

5 km