Mission Hills 5K
Mission Hills 5K is a running race on March 20, 2027 in San Diego, CA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- March 20, 2027 (152 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Registration Is Now Closed - In Person and Online
We are blown away by the amazing response and support for this year's MH5K! The MH5K 2026 has reached its maximum capacity for this year, and we cannot accommodate additional registrations. If you want to support us, there's still time to volunteer or to donate. And, good news.... we will soon be working on next year's MH5K. Stay tuned!!
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PACKET PICK UP
Thursday March 19 | 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
'The Barn' behind Chryssostomides Financial Services
1525 W. Lewis, 92103
Friday March 20 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Pioneer Park
1521 Washington Place, 92103
Saturday March 21 | 7 - 7:15 a.m.*
Near the Starting Line
1425 Washington Place
*This will be for bibs only. Shirts can be picked up after the race at our Finish Line Fun Fair in the park.
Race Day Info
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 8 a.m.
Starting Line:
Grant TK-8
1425 Washington Place
San Diego, CA 92103
Finish Line Fun Fair (the afterparty!):
Pioneer Park
1521 Washington Place
San Diego, CA 92103
Route:
Please click on 'Directions' or 'View Course Map' for Map My Run information.
Parking:
Street parking available in the neighborhood. If you require other accessibility parking, please reach out to us.
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The 11th Annual Mission Hills 5K — Voted San Diego’s Best 5K!
Get ready, runners! The Mission Hills 5K returns on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., and you won’t want to miss it. Voted “San Diego’s Best 5K” by readers of San Diego Magazine, this community favorite brings families, friends, and neighbors together. Run or walk through the streets of San Diego's historic Mission Hills neighborhood!
All proceeds benefit educational programming at Grant TK-8, helping to enrich the learning experience for every student.
Please note that for safety reasons, pets, roller skates, and other wheeled devices are not allowed on the 5K course. Jogging strollers and race wheelchairs / Duos are permitted.
Events
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
67°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Diego Lindbergh Fld, 1 mi from the venue.
About San Diego, CA
Population
1,385,061
as of 2023
City 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mission Hills 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
152
Days to train
- Race
- Mission Hills 5K
- Date
- March 20, 2027
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Mission Hills 5K
Mar 20, 2027