San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
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San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K
This running event takes place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, in San Diego, California. The starting point for the half marathon is on Penasquitos Drive in front of Hotel Karlan. The route heads southwest along Carmel Mountain Road, where there is a notable hill near the 1.5-mile mark. The course then continues along the 56 bike path and finishes at Torrey Pines State Beach.
The half marathon course features a 711-foot net elevation drop along the rolling downhill bike path. The event also includes a 5K race, with both distances starting at the same time.
Registration fees are listed as $107.28 for the half marathon and $47.50 for the 5K. These prices include processing fees and are set to increase after March 5, 2026. The event has sold out in previous years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
