Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5k · 10K · Half Marathon
From the Organizer
One race. Three holidays. Endless vibes. Why pick just one when you can run through spooky season, gratitude, and holiday cheer all at once? The stores do it, now it’s our turn. Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash is the ultimate mashup of fright, feast, and festivity!
Details
Start Location: Embarcadero Marina Park South, San Diego – Google Maps
Parking: Embarcadero Marina Park South offers on-site parking that is $2.50/hour between 10am and 8pm. There is also metered parking in the area.
Event Schedule
6:00am – Bib pick-up opens at the start
6:30am – Half marathon start
7:30am – 5k & 10k start
10:00am – Course closes (3 hours, 30 minutes for the Half)
Out and Back Course
A 5k route is used for each race – route here
More About the Course
Our courses are not closed, which means that there are often runners, walkers, and others enjoying the day along with you. Safety is must and all runners must be considerate to other park and path users.
On-course support: Courses have water stations along the way. Turns will be clearly marked with chalk, a sign that says runner turn, and a flag.
Final Details
Bib: Please wear your race bib on the front of your shirt so we can track your time and send your pics!
Gear Check: You may leave personal items with staff at the registration tent. Please bring your own bag.
Awards: 1st place medals are given to the overall 1st male and female in each distance.
Results & Photos: An email with race results and photos will be sent the day after the race and earlier on Instagram. Race photos are free!
Join Us Again: Did you have a blast running with us at our low-pressure, high vibes race? We have themed races throughout the year in Long Beach, the San Fernando Valley, and Orange County. Register for multiple races at a time to earn a discount. Check our full schedule
Have Another Question? Reach out to events@hightideruns.com.
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 Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon?
- Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon is a running event held in San Diego, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in San Diego, CA at 200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon
Oct 4, 2026