POW/MIA 2-Mile Run/Walk
POW/MIA 2-Mile Run/Walk is a running race on August 14, 2026 in San Diego, CA.
- Date
- August 14, 2026 (23 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on Friday, August 14th at the Admiral Prout Track for the commemoration of our POW/MIA service members. The event will begin with the POW/MIA ceremony, then will be followed up with the 2-mile run/walk. Patrons may participate in the race as individuals or as a command group. In order to register a command for the run, please call the sports office at (619) 556-8913 or email the NBSD Sports Coordinator at: alex.b.carr.naf@us.navy.mil
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
77°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
1%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chula Vista, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
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23
Days to train
- Race
- POW/MIA 2-Mile Run/Walk
- Date
- August 14, 2026
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POW/MIA 2-Mile Run/Walk
Aug 14, 2026