Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · Half Marathon Relay · 5K & more
From the Organizer
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5K returns for its 10th year!
We’re excited to THRIVE with you on Saturday, November 14, 2026! More than just a race, it’s an invitation for the entire San Diego community to “Thrive” together—staying active, eating healthy, living well, and giving back. All courses start and finish at Ski Beach in Mission Bay, offering fast, flat stretches with beautiful Mission Bay views and refreshing ocean breezes.
Half Marathon:
- Start Time: 7:15AM
- Experience 13.1 miles of scenic San Diego beauty on a loop course that starts on Ingraham Street, winds along Mission Bay, and finishes at Ski Beach. Enjoy fast, flat stretches, picturesque bay views, and refreshing ocean breezes as you chase your personal best.
- Go to thrivehalfmarathon.com/halfmarathon/ for more information.
Half Marathon Relay:
- Start Time: 7:15AM
- Take on the Half Marathon Relay with a partner and split the challenge of 13.1 miles! Each runner will cover approximately 6.5 miles before handing off the "baton" to your teammate at Telecote Shores. This scenic route along Crown Point starts on Ingraham St and finishes at Ski Beach in Mission Bay, featuring fast, flat stretches, breathtaking bay views, and refreshing ocean breezes.
- For more information go to thrivehalfmarathon.com/halfmarathon-relay/.
5K:
- Start Time: 7:30AM
- The 5K is a scenic loop route along Crown Point that starts on Ingraham St and finishes at Ski Beach in Mission Bay.
- For more information go to thrivehalfmarathon.com/5k/.
Entry Includes:
- Official Thrive Short Sleeve Tech Tee
- Racer Bib
- Finisher Medal Unique to Each Distance
- Chip Race Timing
- Live Finish Results and Rankings
- Award Winner Prizes
- Overall & Age Group Awards
- Access to Thrive Expo
Virtual Runners:
- For runners who can’t make it to San Diego but still want to participate and benefit Make-A-Wish San Diego! Complete your distance anytime during race week and post your results to the virtual leaderboard.
- For more information go to thrivehalfmarathon.com/virtual-runners/
Charity:
Run to benefit Make-A-Wish® San Diego! Join us in granting wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses. Donate today to show your support for Make-A-Wish® San Diego on Race Day.
For more information on Make-A-Wish San Diego, visit thrivehalfmarathon.com/charity/.
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 Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K?
- Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K is a running event held in San Diego, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in San Diego, CA at 1600 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
Nov 14, 2026