Pacific Beach Half Marathon
Pacific Beach Half Marathon offers a fast, scenic coastal run in San Diego.
Race Date
Oct 3, 2026
Location
San Diego, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 8,061
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K brings runners to San Diego for a fast, scenic journey along the coast. With its flat profile and ocean breezes, the course is a prime spot for setting personal bests, as evidenced by typical winning times around 71 minutes.
This event has grown into a significant draw, attracting approximately 2,589 finishers in recent years, with participants traveling from around 42 states. While loyalty is still building, with about 13% of runners returning, the race is establishing itself as a notable fixture on the running calendar.
Runners can expect a vibrant atmosphere with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop. The event concludes with a celebration, making it a rewarding experience for those who tackle the half-marathon distance in this popular Southern California locale.
Race-provided description
Run the Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K in San Diego. Experience a scenic coastal course along the bay and ocean. Don’t miss this top running event—register today.
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Coastal
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
3 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Standout614 years running
~2,039 finishers a year
growing or steady
13% returning runners
8 photos
runners from 42 states
winner 1:11:03
typical high 76°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
61°
Afternoon (High)
76°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 8,061 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
8,061
Median time
2:08:25
Latest turnout
2,589
States
49
Turnout by year
2022–2025
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Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Pacific Beach Half Marathon?
The Pacific Beach Half Marathon is held on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Where does the Pacific Beach Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in San Diego, California.
What distances does the Pacific Beach Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K run.
Is the Pacific Beach Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Pacific Beach Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Pacific Beach Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 8,061 runners who have completed the Pacific Beach Half Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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