San Jose Half Marathon
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Event
The San Jose Half Marathon & 8K takes place at Santana Row in San Jose, CA, from May 29 to May 31, 2026. The event starts and finishes at Santana Row and includes a half marathon and an 8K course. The half marathon course is described as flat and fast and both the half marathon and the 8K include the Mariachi Mile. Post-race specials will be available at some nearby restaurants and bars.
Distances and related races
- Half Marathon
- 8K : 4.97 miles
- Speed City Mile : 1 mile
- Kaiser Permanente 408 Kids Fun Run : 100 m to 1K depending on age
- Remote Runner : half marathon or 8K run remotely; shirt, medal, and bib are mailed
Entries, kit and policies
Registration is open from Jul 6 until May 31 for the listed events. Published entry fees are $109.50 for the half marathon, $60.23 for the 8K, $21.90 for the Speed City Mile, $21.90 for the kids run, and $110.39 for the Remote Runner option. Race kit items include a medal for the half marathon, 8K, and kids race, and a locally designed shirt for the half marathon and 8K. All registration fees are non-refundable. No strollers are permitted during the race.
Organizer and fundraising
The event contact is Run Local and the event website is sanjosehalfmarathon.com. A listed fundraising partner is Special Olympics Northern California; current fundraising figures show $370.46 raised toward a $10,000 goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
