Silver Strand Half Marathon
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Silver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K and 5K
The Silver Strand event is a Veterans Day road race offering multiple distance options along the Silver Strand corridor in San Diego. The event date listed is November 8, 2026. Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon
- 10 Miler
- 12K (7.45 mile)
- 5K
Courses run from Coronado toward Imperial Beach along the closed Silver Strand Highway 79 and finish on Silver Strand State Beach. Runners pass with the Pacific Ocean on the right and San Diego Bay on the left. The finish area is on the state beach with post-race entertainment.
Organizers list race services and features such as chip timing, bibs, age group awards, finish line treats, and a beer garden. Participants receive a Hawaiian button-down shirt or dress as event apparel and a surfboard-shaped finisher medal. Live music and DJs perform along the course and at the finish; the Taku Drummers are noted as part of the entertainment. The event supports charities including the Life Sports Foundation, Team Hoyt, and the Islander Sports Foundation. Discounted pricing is available for U.S. military personnel and veterans and for designated first responders with valid identification. Organizers provide information about parking and bus options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
