HALF MARATHON

Get ready to experience our signature scenic Half Marathon (13.1 miles) in one of the most beautiful cities in the world with an Epic Gaslamp Finish. 2021 details are shown below; updates for 2022 are coming soon!

The Course

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Perks & Pricing

Each Registration includes the following Perks:

Finisher’s Medal
Official Event Shirt
Epic Gaslamp Finish
Scenic Course
Real-Time Tracking
Personalized Bib
Legacy Perks (Multiple Consecutive Half Marathons)
Exclusive Triple Crown Medal, if applicable (visit Triple Crown for details)

The San Diego Half Marathon is limited to 7,000 participants. Processing & handling is calculated at checkout and includes a $5 Community Support fee.

If not sold out
EXPO

^$125

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HALF MARATHON DETAILS

How to Register

Purchase upgrades during registration

• VIP upgrade includes pre-race reception, parking, and restrooms
• Convenience upgrade allows you the option to pick up your race packet on race day
• Pre-purchase all your race day professional digital photos by Marathon Foto
Start a Co-ed Team

• Team Rules: Team Rosters must be completed 2 weeks before race day
• Teams can be unlimited in size, however, at least 2 of each gender must finish in the top 10 to qualify for Fastest Co-ed Team Award
• Teams of 20 or more qualify for your team name to be screened on your shirt sleeve

Safety

Hydrate well before and during the race
Train with the provided course nutrition so that nothing is new to you on race day
Review our Safety Tips and Race Day Checklist

Training Tips

Set your goal to run 13.1 miles

• See our Pace Table to estimate your finish time
• Pace Team supports goal finish times of: 1:25, 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00
• Course time limit: 3:30hr (16min/mi pace)
Download a FREE training plan:

• Beginner
• Working Professional
• Working Professional Personal Record (PR)
• Personal Best + Track

Join a great running club (listed in order of team size from our last race):

• West Coast Road Runners (Pace Team)
• San Diego Track Club
• Black Flag Running Club
• November Project
• Ro ck Runners & Triathletes

Your Race Day

Race Start begins on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at 7:30am
Be sure to pick up your race packet at our Expo on Friday or Saturday
Start/Finish is close to Petco Park in downtown San Diego

• Only steps away from downtown’s best Hotels
Share Results and Spectator Guide, complete with free online tracking instructions
Awards for Half Marathon Overall and Age group winners + Fastest Co-ed Team of 10 (at least 2 of each gender must finish in top 10)
Celebrate San Diego – and your finish

• Invite your fans to watch your Epic Gaslamp Finish
• Special offers and $1 beer (age 21 & up only) for finishers at participating Gaslamp Quarter businesses

Course Nutrition

Electrolyte Drink: Ultima Replenisher

Hüma Chia Energy Gel

Legacy Perks

To the thousands of legacy San Diego Half Marathoners: thank you for keeping your streak alive! Legacy simply means you have participated in our half marathon for multiple, consecutive years. To check your legacy status, use our 2021 Bib Number Look-up.

Please note: images shown are a representation of the perk, however, product features such as screens, colors and star placement may vary. Legacy gifts are subject to availability and may change without notice.