San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
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Event overview
The San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K takes place on December 20, 2025. The event includes a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5K. The start line is listed at 14455 Penasquitos Drive, San Diego, CA 92129. Packet pickup and an expo are scheduled the day before at Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Dr., San Diego.
Course
The half marathon route begins on Penasquitos Drive in front of the Hotel Karlan and travels southwest along Carmel Mountain Road. The course follows the 56 bike path and finishes at Torrey Pines State Beach. The course description notes a single notable hill at about mile 1.5 and an overall net elevation drop of 711 feet along the rolling downhill bike path.
Distances
- 13.1 miles - Half Marathon
- 5K
Logistics and policies
Entry fees are non-refundable. In the event the race is canceled or changed, registrations may be transferred for no additional fee. Deferrals are allowed for a $35 fee. The race lists charity fundraising and sponsor information on its event pages.
Charity
The event names Interfaith Community Services as a charity partner. The listed fundraising goal is $10,000, with $1,671 reported raised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
