2026 GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

The half marathon starts at 6:50 AM. There is a 3 1/2-hour time limit to complete the half marathon. All participants must maintain a 16:02-minute-per-mile pace or faster throughout the event.

Not up for a half marathon? No problem! Run or walk our exciting 5K in the heart of downtown San Diego. This 3.1-mile race starts in front of the San Diego Convention Center and finishes in the Gaslamp Quarter, just like the half marathon.

The 5K starts at 6:30 AM. There is a 1-hour time limit to complete the 5K. All participants must maintain a 19:21-minute-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.

YOUR RACE ENTRY INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

• Technical fabric short-sleeve shirt

• Custom finisher's medal

• Souvenir In Motion Events reusable grocery bag

• One-day pass to the by-invitation-only Columbia Employee Store

• Half Marathon Legacy program* (must register by 2/11/26 to get perks at the event)

• Support stations along the route

• Chip timing and live tracking

• Virtual options available

• Middle race of the 2026 SoCal Triple Crown

• Pre-race Expo/Packet Pickup

• Outstanding finish line amenities, including canned water, finisher food bag, ice-cold carton of Hollandia Dairy Chocolate Milk, and more!

• Special post-race food and beverage offers from Gaslamp area restaurants

• Finish Line Festival featuring a DJ, vendors, photo backdrops, and more!

We offer team scoring for the half marathon only! Teams can be unlimited in size but must have at least ten people and two of each gender to qualify for team scoring.

Team scores are calculated by averaging each team’s top 10 chip times, including at least two of each gender.

The team captain of the top three overall teams will receive an award. Where and when you can pick up your award will be shared in the final event instructions.