2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego
- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- 5000 CA-75, Coronado, CA
- Distance
- Half Marathon · Half Marathon - Enlisted /Veterans Military, Police and Fire, First Responders · 10 Mile Run & more
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
72°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
13%
Based on US Climate Normals data from North Island Nas, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Coronado, CA
Population
18,558
as of 2023
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.
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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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 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 held in Coronado, California on November 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Coronado, California at 5000 CA-75, Coronado, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego
Nov 8, 2026