San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon
Sat, Apr 10, 2027, 6:30 AM PDT
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- 1344 E Mission Bay Dr, 92109
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run San Diego's stunning coastline on a famously flat and fast half marathon course, perfect for a PR or a beautiful destination race.
- Scenic
- Competitive
Scenic
CompetitiveThe San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon offers an award-winning loop course showcasing the best of San Diego's coastline. Runners will experience beautiful beaches and picturesque bays, passing iconic landmarks like SeaWorld, Belmont Park, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, and Sail Bay. With only 165 feet of total elevation gain, this is one of California's flattest and fastest half marathons, making it ideal for those chasing a personal record or enjoying a scenic destination race.
What to expect
- Enjoy a flat and fast course along San Diego's scenic beaches and bays.
- Run past iconic sights including SeaWorld, Belmont Park, and Mission Beach.
- Ideal for chasing a personal record on a low-elevation route.
Standout details
- Award-winning loop course
- California's flattest half marathon
- Perfect for chasing a PR
- Destination race in San Diego
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Distances & registration
6 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3.2 Miles
Sat, Apr 10, 7:30 AM PDT · From $54.00
Opens Apr 9, 2027, 1:39 PM PDT · Closes Apr 10, 2027, 7:59 PM PDT
- 6.2 Miles
Sat, Apr 10, 7:00 AM PDT · From $64.60
Opens Apr 9, 2027, 1:39 PM PDT · Closes Apr 10, 2027, 3:00 AM PDT
- 13.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 10, 6:30 AM PDT · From $95.34
Opens Apr 15, 2026, 1:39 PM PDT · Closes Apr 10, 2027, 3:00 AM PDT
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Virtual Half Marathon
Sat, Apr 10, 7:30 AM PDT · From $0.00
Opens Nov 17, 2026, 3:15 PM PST · Closes Nov 17, 2026, 3:15 PM PST
Virtual 10K
Sat, Apr 10, 7:30 AM PDT · From $0.00
Opens Nov 17, 2026, 3:15 PM PST · Closes Nov 17, 2026, 3:15 PM PST
Virtual 5K
Sat, Apr 10, 7:30 AM PDT · From $0.00
Opens Nov 17, 2026, 3:15 PM PST · Closes Nov 17, 2026, 3:15 PM PST
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady Effortlonger distance
The course
- Hilly
- Timed race
From the organizer
The San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon is an award-winning loop course along some of the best of San Diego’s coastline. Experience beautiful beaches to picturesque bays, you’ll run past SeaWorld, Belmont Park, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, and Sail Bay — the best of San Diego in one unforgettable course.
With only 165 feet of total elevation gain, this is one of California’s flattest and fastest half marathons — perfect for chasing a PR or enjoying the ultimate destination race in San Diego.
Register today and join us on April 10, 2027.
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