Calling all runners! Attention all SeaWorld enthusiasts! Where land meets the sea with our annual Fins & Flippers 5K on April 19th.
Calling all runners and SeaWorld fans! Land meets sea once again at the 2nd Annual Fins & Flippers 5K, with a shark-inspired twist as we celebrate the upcoming debut of the all-new Shark Encounter, opening this spring.
Whether you’re running or strolling along the course, this exciting 3.1-mile route will guide you through the scenic grounds of SeaWorld San Diego, passing by your favorite animals and exhibits. Throughout the course will be beautiful views of Mission Bay, ocean-inspired surprises, photo ops with aquatic themes, and lively, sea-inspired characters!
In addition to the 5K Run, we're excited to offer the Kids Fun Run – the perfect opportunity for little ones to join in on the oceanic adventure. Every participant will receive an official race shirt, a race bib with a timing chip, a unique finisher medal, and a chance to qualify for special sea-worthy awards.
Costumes are encouraged —so get creative and dress up in your best fins, flippers, or SeaWorld-inspired oceanic attire for a day filled with fun, waves of excitement, and memories to last a lifetime. (Please note: masks are not permitted for this event.)
Join us for a truly unforgettable experience and let the ocean breeze guide you to the finish line!
Prizes
- Top three (3) male and female finishers in each age division will receive two (2) single day tickets to SeaWorld San Diego.
5:30 AM - Packet Pick Up Opens
7:00 AM - 5K RACE START
8:30 AM - Kids Fun Run START
Fins & Flippers 5K
3.1 Mile Course through SeaWorld OfficialRace Shirt and Finisher Medal Live Results with Prizes
Kids 1K Fun Run Course
Ages 12 and under1K Course through SeaWorld Official
Race Shirt and Finisher Medal Race Bib
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5k Run
-
-
Register for 5k Run$62.48
-
Kids Run
-
-
Register for Kids Run$29.49Now registering Jan 9 – Apr 12
-
(BUNDLE) - Fins & Flippers 5K + Howl-O-Sprint 5K (10/18/26)
-
Purchasing Registration for both Fins & Flippers 5K (April 19th, 2026) + Howl-O-Sprint 5K (October 19th, 2026)
-
Register for (BUNDLE) - Fins & Flippers 5K + Howl-O-Sprint 5K (10/18/26)$100.98Now registering Mar 23 – Apr 12
-
OUR COURSE
Contact information
- Event contact
- SeaWorld Guest Relations
- Website
- Visit website
