2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego
2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego is a running race on November 8, 2026 in Coronado, CA, with entry fees from $46 to $119.
- Date
- November 8, 2026 (108 days to go)
- Location
- 5000 CA-75, Coronado, CA
- Price
- $46–$119
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K
Sunday November 8th, 2026
Coronado Island - The Crown Jewel of San Diego
🌺 The Most Fun Race in San Diego Starts Here
Run the coast. Party on the beach. Take home swag you’ll actually love.
🏄 Surfboard Bottle Opener Medal
🌺 Hawaiian Button-Up Shirt or Runner Dress
🎧 Music on course + Beach Party Finish
✔️ Flat Fast Course
✔️ Closed Roads
✔️ Free Shuttles
🎁 What You Get (This Is Why People Sign Up)
This isn’t your average race swag — this is fun, functional, and unforgettable.
🌺 Choose Your Style
Hawaiian Button-Up Shirt or Runner Dress
Sizes for men, women, and kids
👉 Perfect for matching outfits and family photos
🏄 Surfboard Finisher Medal Bottle Opener
Includes removable keychain lanyard
👉 A medal you’ll actually use
💧 Silver Strand Water Bottle Sticker (all participants)
🏅 Exclusive 13.1 Sticker (Half Marathon only)
🎶 Live music + DJs on course
🏖️ Beach party finish with live band & beer garden
🌊 Run Between the Ocean and the Bay
A completely closed, flat, fast course along the iconic Silver Strand Highway.
Pacific Ocean on one side
San Diego Bay on the other
No traffic. No stress. Just incredible coastal running.
🎧 A Race That Feels Alive
🥁 Taku Drummers
🎧 DJs along the course
🎶 Live music zones
You won’t just run this race — you’ll feel it every mile.
🏖️ Finish Line = Beach Party
Cross the finish line and step straight into:
🍺 Beachfront Beer Garden
🎸 Live Band
🌴 Sand, ocean, and celebration
Most races end.
This one turns into a party.
🏃♂️ Choose Your Distance
⭐ Half Marathon (Most Popular)
Earn the exclusive 13.1 sticker + full beach party experience
10 Miler
Perfect balance of challenge and fun with full swag
12K (7.5 miles)
Great for newer runners who still want the full experience
5K
Fun, fast, and perfect for families — same epic finish line
🚍 Easy Race Day — We’ve Got You Covered
✔️ Free parking options
✔️ Free shuttle buses back to the start
✔️ Smooth point-to-point logistics
No stress. Just show up and run.
Run With Purpose
Your participation supports:
Life Sports Foundation
Team Hoyt
Islander Sports Foundation
⚡ Don’t Wait — This Race Sells Out
Unique swag = limited inventory
Beach finish = one day only
👉 Lock in your spot before prices increase
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
8%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chula Vista, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Coronado, CA
Population
18,558
as of 2023
City Elevation
28 ft
Nearest Airport
SAN
San Diego International Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
108
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego
- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- 5000 CA-75, Coronado, CA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego
Nov 8, 2026