Thrive San Diego Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K takes place on November 1, 2025 in Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. The event is in its ninth year and benefits Make-A-Wish San Diego. All courses start and finish at Ski Beach in Mission Bay and use loop routes that run along Mission Bay and Crown Point. The courses are described as mostly flat with bay views and ocean breezes.
Race options and race day details
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon (loop course around Mission Bay)
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon Relay (two-person relay; handoff near Telecote Shores)
- 3.1 miles 5K (loop around Crown Point)
Entry items listed for participants include an official tech shirt (long sleeve for the half and relay; short sleeve for the 5K), a racer bib, a finisher medal specific to each distance, chip race timing, live finish results, overall and age-group awards, and access to the Thrive Expo. Virtual race options are available for posting results during race week. Charity entries require a fundraising commitment (listed as $250) and a portion of proceeds is directed to Make-A-Wish San Diego. The race location is given as 1600 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA 92109. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.