Sri Chinmoy 6-Hour Race - San Diego
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Sri Chinmoy San Diego 6-Hour Race
The Sri Chinmoy San Diego 6-hour race takes place at Miramar Reservoir (Scripps Lake Drive) on a paved 5-mile loop that circles the lake. The course is asphalt with gentle rolling hills and several "fingers" of shoreline; athletes must remain on the certified asphalt loop, as the off-road trail at the lake edge is out of bounds and will lead to disqualification.
Laps are chip-timed and splits are provided every loop. Permanent wooden distance markers appear every 1/4 mile. In the final 30 minutes of the event additional mileage for participants on course is recorded manually if they reach one of three remote aid stations located roughly 1 mile, 2.5 miles, and 3.5 miles from the Start/Finish area. Participants may stop before the six-hour cutoff and should inform race staff when they leave the course.
The course is shared with other park users and occasional permitted vehicles; all participants run clockwise and keep to the right of the yellow center line. Four aid stations are provided: one main station at the staging area with water, electrolyte drink and a buffet of foods, and three smaller stations offering water, electrolyte drink and simple snacks. A gear area at the main staging area is accessible each lap. Permanent restrooms and portable toilets are available on the loop; additional portable facilities are planned for 2026.
The event is sanctioned by USATF, supported by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team, and limits the field to 75 runners. T-shirts, medals and certificates are provided to all participants; awards are given in Open, 50-59 and 60-plus divisions. Parking for participants is off-site within easy walking distance of the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
