San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K is a running race on December 19, 2026 in San Diego, CA, with entry fees from $53 to $119.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (149 days to go)
- Price
- $53–$119
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The San Diego Holiday Half Marathon is a fast 13.1-mile course that starts on Penasquitos Drive in front of the Hotel Karlan (formerly, the Doubletree Golf Resort) then travels SW along Carmel Mountain Rd (your only ‘real’ hill at mile 1.5), along the 56 bike path and finishes at the beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach (pictured above!). The race includes a 711-foot net elevation drop along the “rolling” downhill bike path, which also makes it a personal best candidate. This popular winter half has been a sell-out event every year. Get your end-of-the-year PR!!!
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
66°
Typical Low
44°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rancho Bernardo, 3 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
149
Days to train
- Race
- San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- December 19, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K
Dec 19, 2026