Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · Half Marathon Relay · 5K & more
From the Organizer
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5K returns for its 10th year!
We’re excited to THRIVE with you on Saturday, November 14, 2026! More than just a race, it’s an invitation for the entire San Diego community to “Thrive” together—staying active, eating healthy, living well, and giving back. All courses start and finish at Ski Beach in Mission Bay, offering fast, flat stretches with beautiful Mission Bay views and refreshing ocean breezes.
Half Marathon:
- Start Time: 7:15AM
- Experience 13.1 miles of scenic San Diego beauty on a loop course that starts on Ingraham Street, winds along Mission Bay, and finishes at Ski Beach. Enjoy fast, flat stretches, picturesque bay views, and refreshing ocean breezes as you chase your personal best.
- Go to thrivehalfmarathon.com/halfmarathon/ for more information.
Half Marathon Relay:
- Start Time: 7:15AM
- Take on the Half Marathon Relay with a partner and split the challenge of 13.1 miles! Each runner will cover approximately 6.5 miles before handing off the "baton" to your teammate at Telecote Shores. This scenic route along Crown Point starts on Ingraham St and finishes at Ski Beach in Mission Bay, featuring fast, flat stretches, breathtaking bay views, and refreshing ocean breezes.
- For more information go to thrivehalfmarathon.com/halfmarathon-relay/.
5K:
- Start Time: 7:30AM
- The 5K is a scenic loop route along Crown Point that starts on Ingraham St and finishes at Ski Beach in Mission Bay.
- For more information go to thrivehalfmarathon.com/5k/.
Entry Includes:
- Official Thrive Short Sleeve Tech Tee
- Racer Bib
- Finisher Medal Unique to Each Distance
- Chip Race Timing
- Live Finish Results and Rankings
- Award Winner Prizes
- Overall & Age Group Awards
- Access to Thrive Expo
Virtual Runners:
- For runners who can’t make it to San Diego but still want to participate and benefit Make-A-Wish San Diego! Complete your distance anytime during race week and post your results to the virtual leaderboard.
- For more information go to thrivehalfmarathon.com/virtual-runners/
Charity:
Run to benefit Make-A-Wish® San Diego! Join us in granting wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses. Donate today to show your support for Make-A-Wish® San Diego on Race Day.
For more information on Make-A-Wish San Diego, visit thrivehalfmarathon.com/charity/.
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
71°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
12%
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
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 Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- November 14, 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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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 Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K?
- Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K is a running race held in San Diego, California on November 14, 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 Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in San Diego, California at 1600 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
Nov 14, 2026