WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON SAN DIEGO
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Location
- 5469 Casino Way,, El Cajon, CA
- Distance
- MARATHON · HALF MARATHON
From the Organizer
Experience San Diego’s newest and fastest marathon!
The Wicked Fast Marathon & Half Marathon San Diego is San Diego’s premier speed course, featuring a net downhill drop of under 1,500 feet from start to finish — fully compliant for Boston Qualifying with zero penalties. Starting in the mountain town of Alpine, California, runners cruise through San Diego’s East County on a smooth, scenic rolling descent and finish in unforgettable style at Sycuan Casino Resort. With long, flowing downhills, gentle rollers, and fast pavement, this course is purpose-built for PRs, BQs, and breakthrough performances — delivering a stunning Southern California race experience that’s as beautiful as it is blazing fast.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
86°
Low
65°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
0 to 10 mph
Host City
About El Cajon, CA
Population
104,909
as of 2023
Elevation
465 ft
Nearest Airport
SAN
San Diego International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON SAN DIEGO, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
5
Days to train
- Race
- WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON SAN DIEGO
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Location
- 5469 Casino Way,, El Cajon, CA
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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 WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON SAN DIEGO?
- WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON SAN DIEGO is a running race held in El Cajon, California on June 13, 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 WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON SAN DIEGO?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in El Cajon, California at 5469 Casino Way,, El Cajon, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON SAN DIEGO?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON SAN DIEGO
Jun 13, 2026