San Diego Holiday Half Marathon

DEC

19

2026

Join the San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K on December 19, 2026, and choose a half marathon or 5K along a scenic, mostly rolling downhill route that finishes at Torrey Pines State Beach. Expect ocean views, a fast course, and a festive race day vibe.

Sat 19 Dec 2026

San Diego, California

Website Registration

13 miles 5 kilometers

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San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

The event takes place on December 19, 2026, in San Diego, CA (ZIP 92129). It offers two race distances and a start location at 14455 Penasquitos Rd. Registration fees listed for the events are $85.93 (includes a $6.93 fee) for the half marathon and $43.23 (includes a $4.23 fee) for the 5K. The listed prices increase after December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm PST.

Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
5K - 5 kilometers

Course

The half marathon route begins on Penasquitos Drive in front of the Hotel Karlan (formerly the Doubletree Golf Resort). The course travels southwest along Carmel Mountain Road, with a primary uphill section noted near mile 1.5, then follows the 56 bike path and finishes at Torrey Pines State Beach. The course includes a net elevation drop of 711 feet along the bike path and is described as having rolling downhill segments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.