2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- San Diego 4th Of July 5k · Kids 1K Fun Run · Virtual San Diego 4th of July 5K & more
From the Organizer
🇺🇸 In Honor of Ethan Hamilton ❤️
Join us this Independence Day 🇺🇸 for a powerful morning of community 🤝, celebration 🎉, and giving back at the 2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K , held in honor of Ethan Hamilton.
This nonprofit event ❤️ supports scholarships that help give kids access to sports opportunities ⚽🏀🏈 and mental health support programs they might not otherwise be able to afford.
Together, we are investing in our youth, strengthening our community, and honoring an amazing man ⭐ who gave so much to so many.
🏃♂️ Race Schedule
10K Run/Walk: 8:00 AM
5K Run/Walk: 8:05 AM
Kids 1K Fun Run: 9:30 AM
Bring the whole family and celebrate the 4th of July with purpose!
Food, Fun & Festivities 🎉
We’re making this more than just a race — it’s a full community celebration!
🍗 Chick-fil-A will be onsite serving their famous favorites
🍻 Harland Brewing is sponsoring a festive Beer Garden
🎟️ Amazing raffle prizes from incredible local partners
🎁 Raffle Giveaways 🎉
Chick-fil-A Gift Cards
🍺 Harland Brewing Prizes
🎁 And many more exciting items!
Each participant will receive a 🎟️ raffle ticket at packet pick-up for a chance to win these amazing prizes.
📍 Packet Pick-Up Details
📅 Friday, July 3
🕐 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 SHAY Realtors
16611 Dove Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
Come out for a meaningful and fun-filled community event celebrating the 4th of July while honoring Ethan Hamilton’s legacy ⭐.
Let’s run, walk, celebrate, and give back — together!
🇺🇸 See you at the starting line! 🏁🏃♂️
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
74°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
2%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Diego Lindbergh Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About San Diego, CA
Population
1,385,061
as of 2023
Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
SAN
San Diego International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- 2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K
- Date
- July 4, 2026
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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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K?
- 2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K is a running race held in San Diego, California on July 4, 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 2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in San Diego, California at 4S Ranch Sports Park, San Diego, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2nd Annual San Diego 4th of July 5K & 10K
Jul 4, 2026