Port of San Diego Game Day 5K Run/Walk
Port of San Diego Game Day 5K Run/Walk is a running race on December 28, 2026 in San Diego, CA, with entry fees from $20 to $45.
- Date
- December 28, 2026 (95 days to go)
- Location
- 1355 N Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA
- Price
- $20–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The annual Port of San Diego Game Day 5K Run/Walk, which takes place along San Diego’s beautiful harbor front, starting at Harbor and Ash. Athletes will run past 10,000 cheering spectators. Runners, families, and spectators can watch the remainder of the parade, which features colorful floats, bands, and huge inflatable characters. All participants receive a finisher medal! Awards are three deep in all divisions.
Have Fun & Win
The Race Awards can be picked up post race at the awards table. Awards will be given to the top three male and female 5K finishers in each age division.
Race Day
Race day registration and bib pick-up start at 6:00 am at the corner of Harbor and Ash. Race day registration and bib pick-up close at 7:30 am. Race Start is 7:45 am. There is no pre-race packet pick-up. T-shirts will be handed out at the finish line area, please keep your bib on to receive your shirt near the finish line!
Fun at the Finish
Party after the race! Join us for the post-race party. There will be live DJ and lots of extra munchies, including packaged snacks, water, fresh fruit, and much more! You can also watch the remainder of the parade, which features colorful floats, bands, and huge inflatable characters.
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
66°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
20%
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 Port of San Diego Game Day 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
95
Days to train
- Race
- Port of San Diego Game Day 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- December 28, 2026
- Location
- 1355 N Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA
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Port of San Diego Game Day 5K Run/Walk
Dec 28, 2026