WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON SAN DIEGO
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Location
- 5469 Casino Way,, El Cajon, CA
- Distance
- MARATHON · HALF MARATHON
From the Organizer
Experience San Diego’s newest and fastest marathon!
The Wicked Fast Marathon & Half Marathon San Diego is San Diego’s premier speed course, featuring a net downhill drop of under 1,500 feet from start to finish — fully compliant for Boston Qualifying with zero penalties. Starting in the mountain town of Alpine, California, runners cruise through San Diego’s East County on a smooth, scenic rolling descent and finish in unforgettable style at Sycuan Casino Resort. With long, flowing downhills, gentle rollers, and fast pavement, this course is purpose-built for PRs, BQs, and breakthrough performances — delivering a stunning Southern California race experience that’s as beautiful as it is blazing fast.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON SAN DIEGO?
- WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON SAN DIEGO is a running event held in El Cajon, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON SAN DIEGO?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in El Cajon, CA at 5469 Casino Way,, El Cajon, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON SAN DIEGO?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON SAN DIEGO
Jun 13, 2026