Take a 13.1-mile tour of San Diego on foot! The 47th annual America's Finest City Half Marathon is run on a fast, scenic, point-to-point course. The race starts at the historic Cabrillo National Monument at the tip of Point Loma with its world-renowned vistas of San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean, follows scenic San Diego Bay and Harbor Island along the Embarcadero to the Star of India, winds through downtown San Diego and ends in beautiful Balboa Park.
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The Details
The half marathon starts at 6:15 AM and there is a 3.25-hour time limit. All participants must maintain a 14:53-minute-per-mile pace or faster throughout the event.
The 5K starts at 6:10 AM and there is a 1-hour time limit. All participants must maintain a 19:21-minute-per-mile pace or faster throughout the event.
Not able to join us in person? No problem! Virtual options are available for both the half marathon and 5K.
Wheelchair competitors must contact info@inmotionevents.com for qualification and registration instructions.
The Perks
- Technical fabric short-sleeve shirt
- Custom finisher's medal
- Personalized bib number (registrant's first name)
- Reusable souvenir grocery bag
- Complimentary beer in the post-race beer garden
- One-day pass to the Carlsbad Columbia Sportswear Company Employee Store
- Support stations along the route
- Chip timing and live tracking
- Virtual options available
- Pre-race expo at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
- Final race in 2024 SoCal Triple Crown
- Outstanding finish line amenities including water, pre-stuffed finish line food bag, DJ, and more!
The Course
Team Incentive
Get 25 or more of your co-workers, family or friends on your team and we'll make space for you to have a 10x10 canopy in the Finish Line Festival area on race day.
Registration fees
Half Marathon
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Register for Half Marathon$99.00Now registering Oct 25 – Dec 31
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5K Run/Walk
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Register for 5K Run/Walk$40.00Now registering Oct 25 – Dec 31
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Virtual Half Marathon
Price changes in 1 month 1 day-
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Register for Virtual Half Marathon$99.00Now registering Oct 25 – Dec 31
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Virtual 5K
Price changes in 1 month 1 day-
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Register for Virtual 5K$40.00Now registering Oct 25 – Dec 31
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Countdown to event
Contact information
- Event contact
- In Motion
- info@inmotionevents.com
- Phone
- 760-692-2900
- Website
- Visit website
