San
Diego hosts a great variety of running events throughout the year!
With an annual calendar full of running events, you can find a race to
run nearly every weekend.
There are many 10k races, but also 5k, 8k, 15k, half and full marathons
to chose from.
If you want to get off the road there are trail and cross country races
also.
On this page you can find races to run by month, distance or type. Enjoy your running in San Diego!
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5k
& 10k, 10K Run - 5K Run/Walk, South Shores Park (Located
East of Sea World)
Mission Bay Park/East Mission Bay Drive-(Starts south of the Hotel
Hilton)
Half
Marathon - DIRECTIONS TO SAN DIEGUITO COUNTY PARK: MAP
Interstate 5 to Solana Beach. Exit Lomas Santa Fe. East 1 mile, just
past stop sign to the left.
RACE
INFO
Starts
and ends at San Dieguito County Park. Scenic course through Rancho
Santa Fe. "This is one of the most beautiful and scenic courses
you will ever run."
45th
Annual Sue Krenn 15K - 45th Sue
Krenn 15K by the San Diego Track Club
The 45th annual Sue Krenn 15K race will be held on March 7, 2009 in
Mission Bay Park.
DISTANCE
- LOCATION
15k,
Mission Bay Park-East Mission
Bay, off of Highway 5, near the Hilton
Hotel - MAP
5K
- Balboa Park, 5K-Race & 1-Mile Family Run/Walk
RACE
INFO
San
Diego Race for Autism, March 28, 2009, 5K-Race & 1-Mile Family
Run/Walk
What: 5th Annual San Diego Race for Autism - 5K Run\Walk and 1-Mile
Family Fun Walk
When: Saturday, 28 March 2009 , 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration Opens: 7:00 AM, Resource Fair Opens: 7:30 AM
5K Run: 8:00 AM, 5K Walk Begins: 8:05 AM, 1-Mile Family Walk Begins:
8:45 AM
Where: Balboa Park - Corner of 6th and Laurel @ the West Gates
Cost: $ 15 children, $25 adults, higher fees after March 21st. Contact:
Info@RaceforAutism.org Phone : 858-679-8800
For more information, and to register for the event go to www.RaceforAutism.org
.
CONTACT
& LINK
For
questions about the San Diego Race for Autism, please contact National
Foundation for Autism Research, 858-679-8800, info@NFAR.org , www.NFAR.org,
San Diego Race for Autism
*Balboa
Park
RACE NAME - DATE
42nd
El Cajon 20K, March
31, 7:00 am
DISTANCE
- LOCATION
20k, Granite
Hills High School, El Cajon
RACE
INFO
CONTACT
& LINK
Judi
Richardson-619-284-6065
RACE NAME - DATE
March 29,
2009, 13th annual Women Running Wild 5k run/walk
DISTANCE
- LOCATION
5k run
RACE
INFO
Ruth Hardy
Park- Palm Springs
Benefiting- Jody Klein Breast Cancer Fund
Phone 760 324-7069
Carlsbad
5k - Carlsbad 5000 is scheduled for April 5, 2009
For the kid's we have- Junior Carlsbad on April 4, 2009 (1 mile race)
DISTANCE
- LOCATION
5k,
Carlsbad, CA
RACE
INFO
The
Carlsbad 5000 is San Diego's fastest and most exciting 5k road race!
There are 5k races in the following divisions-
Carlsbad 5000 Masters Men 40 and over 7:05 am, Masters Women 40 and
over 8:00 am, Wheelchair Invitational 8:50 am,
Men 30-39 9:25 am, Women 39 and under 10:20 am, People's 5K Walk 10:25
am, Men 29 and under 11:30 am Elite Men's Invitational 12:05 pm, Elite Women's Invitational 12:07
pm
The
Mud Run is a challenging 10K run with hills, tire obstacles, river
crossings,
4-foot walls with mud, tunnel crawls, slippery hill climbs, and 3
mud pits.
CONTACT
& LINK
RACE NAME - DATE
Chollas
Lake 5K - April 18
DISTANCE
- LOCATION
5k trail
run
RACE
INFO
Chollas
Lake 5K - April 18 - www.SanDiegoTrailRun.com
CHOLLAS LAKE 5K Saturday April 18, 2009 @ 9:00am
Day of registration and check in opens Saturday April 18, 2009 @ 8:00am
NAMI
(National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a non-profit organization
that provides
education, support services and advocacy to improve the lives of everyone
affected by mental illnesses. NAMI San Diego is our city s own voice
on mental illness. The walk will include music, entertainment, activities
for children, food vendors, and a health/resource fair. For more information
on how to sign up for the walk and form or join a walk team,
'Wild
Miles Relay 183' CANCELLED FOR 2008
Start Line-Borrego Springs, California;
Finish Line-Pine Valley, California *UNOFFICIAL
Course Map
*originally-RoadRunner Overland 122 Relay Borrego Springs to Oceanside
MAY
2009
Running Races in San Diego
RACE NAME - DATE
UCSD
Phun Run - Saturday, May at 9:00 am
DISTANCE
- LOCATION
RACE
INFO
UCSD School of Pharmacy is hosting a 5K run/walk in
La Jolla, CA
Scenic Run through Rose Canyon. Registration is only $10!
Help raise funds for the UCSD student-run free clinics that provide
healthcare for the underserved people in the community.
California
Liver Walk - 5K
fun walk/run or the 1.5 K Turtle Brigade, May 10th, 2008 (7:30am-10:00am)
DISTANCE
- LOCATION
5k,
Through the World Famous San Diego Zoo!!
RACE
INFO
Take
a walk on the wild side as we lead the way to liver wellness on April
26th, 2008!
Join us at the 10th Annual California Liver Walk for a fabulous private
safari as Walkers and Runners
take a journey through the world famous San Diego Zoo to benefit the
American Liver Foundation.
This one-of-a-kind Zoo Walk is a blast for all as we hike alongside
the animals for a great cause!!
CONTACT
& LINK
Hosted
by American Liver Foundation, War Memorial Building, north side of
Zoo parking lot - Directions
2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92103
Presented by: San Diego Chapter
Contact: Phone: 619.291.5483 - Fax: 619.295.7181)
Web: Email
- Entry Form by Active- Register
<click logo for info flyer!
SAN DIEGO TRAIL RUN
SERIES - RACE #2
BLACK MOUNTAIN SUMMIT 7K
Saturday May 2, 2009 EVENT TIME:BLACK
MOUNTAIN SUMMIT 7K Saturday May 2, 2009 @ 9:00am
Day of registration and check in opens Saturday May 2, 2009 @ 8:00am
SAN
DIEGO TRAIL RUN SERIES - RACE #3
MISSION DRIVEN ECO RUN 5K & 10K EVENT
TIME:
Saturday May 16, 2009 @ 8:30am
MISSION GORGE 5K Saturday May 16, 2009 @ 9:00am
Day of registration and check in opens Saturday May 16, 2009 @
7:30am
Bonita
5000 - the 2009 Bonita 5000's official date is June 20.
Bonita Road Runners 25th Annual 5K Run/Walk & Kids 1K Fun Run
Saturday, June 20, 7:30 am
5k, Rohr Park in Bonita, CA (near Chula Vista)
RACE INFO Great awards, flat, fast, certified course.
Run
starts and finishes in Tidelands Park, adjacent to the Coronado Bay
Bridge,
going along Glorietta Boulevard past the golf course, yacht club and
the Naval Amphibious Base.
-
THE 2009 SAN DIEGO BLOOD BANK 5K WALK/RUN-
Dates and Times:Sunday, July 19, 2009 (Rain or Shine) 7:00 am - 8:00
am On-site Registration and Pre Registration Check-in- 8:00 am start
(runners), 8:05 am start (walkers)
DISTANCE
- LOCATION
5K
run, Walk. START: Parking lot of Embarcadero Marina Park No.
RACE
INFO
WHAT
IS THE THE 2009 SAN DIEGO BLOOD BANK 5K WALK/RUN?
You and your friends and/or teammates will enjoy a beautiful walk
or run along a scenic course with spectacular views of San Diego Bay,
cruise ships, U.S. Navy ships and the classic sailing craft, the Star
of India. The walk begins and ends at Embarcadero Marina Park North
at Seaport Village.
AFC
Half Marathon - America's Finest City Half Marathon, August
2008
DISTANCE
- LOCATION
Half Marathon
from Point Loma to Balboa Park
RACE
INFO
31st
America's Finest City Half Marathon and 5K will be held Sunday August
17, 2008
Scenic run from Point Loma to Balboa Park
also- 5K Run/Walk - Fast loop course run completely within Balboa
Park-MAP
The
San Diego Senior Games Association (SDSGA) encourages lifelong fitness
for the 50+ population. SDSGA is SDSGA offers a series of competitive
and recreational events, luncheons, educational seminars, intergenerational
projects and partnerships to help increase activity in the 50+ population...
MORE
13.1-mile
course, 90% gravel off-road through the breathtaking rolling hills
of Camp Pendleton in the 43 area. Course is on packed fire-roads.
This race draws over 1,000 runners who compete for awards in 50 categories.
This course offers a little bit of everything - it’s an out and
back course, including rolling hills and some flat and fast stretches
intermixed throughout. Course support is plentiful with water/electrolyte
replacement and medical aid stations throughout.
Balboa
Park for the 19th annual AIDS Walk San Diego 5K Walk and 10K Run
RACE
INFO
Please
join us Sun., Sept. 28, 2008 in beautiful Balboa Park for the 19th
annual AIDS Walk San Diego 5K Walk and 10K USA Track & Field sanctioned
Run beginning at 8am. For more information about the Walk, forming
a Team, fundraising ideas, etc.,
CONTACT
& LINK
please
contact us at 619.291.WALK (9255) or via email at dluehring@thecentersd.org.
WEBSITE
Register now for Southern California’s substitute for that crazy
bay race up north. All costume teams of 6 will be entered to win the
ultimate prize of the day for group costumes. A full day of fun in
the sun for 2 great causes, solar energy in East Africa and San Diego
www.SunStrides.com.
CONTACT
& LINK
Contact:Rachel
Hiner at 619/890-6067 or rachel@sunstrides.com
Revolution
5k Run/Walk-
Sunday, October 1, 2006 5K Start Time - 8 a.m. SHARP
National City Mile Start Time - 9:15 a.m.
DISTANCE
- LOCATION
RACE
INFO
one
time event!
CONTACT
& LINK
RACE NAME - DATE
12th
Annual "Dare To Soar "The Bridge" 8K Run/Walk
Sunday 8th, 8:00 am , over the Coronado Bay Bridge. the event has been cancelled
more info-www.strideamerica.com
DISTANCE
- LOCATION
RACE
INFO
CONTACT
& LINK
RACE NAME - DATE
?
- Get Fit San Diego 5k October 28, Liberty Station-Pt. Loma
Email us at info@KPGetFitSanDiego.com
or call (866) 496-1734 or fax (404) 252-3971
You
can run anywhere in the world to help celebrate World Run Day November
9, 2008! Founded in 1999 by Long Island Runner Bill McDermott, the
event is intended to promote the sport of running and charitable giving
on one special day each year. Started with just 100 runners worldwide,
runners connected and impacted their communities in a positive way.
As a result, World Run Day was the only event celebrated simultaneously
around the globe by people of all backgrounds, faiths, nationalities,
and benefitted their favorite charity. Soon group events formed in
different cities such as ... MORE...
NOVEMBER
2008
Running Races in San Diego
November
is the month of 'Turkey Trot' Runs around San Diego. You'll find
a number of these around the county!
The
San Diego Run For Rett 8k will be held Saturday, November *** at Tecolote
Shores around Fiesta Island in San Diego, California. Please join
us for a fun family event filled with entertainment, food, kids events,
music,
and a Run/Walk to benefit the
CONTACT
& LINK
RACE NAME - DATE
Julian
10K Run and 5K Walk
Enjoy a fall run in Julian.
The 15th annual running/walking of both the 5K and
10K start at Julian High School
(1656
Highway 78) and take a tour of downtown Julian.
The 10K continues to the Julian Winery before returning to the high
school.
CANCELLED FOR 2007! :-(
5K run/ walk through Shelter Island benefit San Diego Adaptive Sports
Foundation & Injured U.S. Military and their families. The run
ends at Humphrey's with a champagne breakfast from the top hotels
in Shelter Island including
Island Palms Hotel and Marina, The Bay Club Hotel and Marina, Holiday
Inn San Diego Bayside,
Humphrey's Moon Inn and Suites and the Kona Kai Resort.
2nd
Annual Temecula Turkey Trot, Saturday AFTER Thanksgiving, November
29th
DISTANCE
- LOCATION
RACE
INFO
The
Temecula Turkey Trot raises funds for students in Africa. The race
will take place at 9am on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at the Cougar
Winery in Temecula, CA.
The
Jingle Bell Run goes from 8:00-10:00 a.m. in Balboa Park. Along with
the traditional 5K run, there will be many other festivities such
as a doggie costume contest, a children’s fun run, and much more.
CONTACT
& LINK
RACE NAME - DATE
Komen
San Diego Race for the Cure® 5K Run/Walk
See you at the Race December ! Due
to the wildfires in San Diego County, and concerns for your health
and safety,
the Komen San Diego Race for the Cure is being postponed.
Bring your warrior spirit to the rescheduled San Diego Race for the
Cure ® Sunday, December 2, 2007 in Balboa Park.
The Survivor Ceremony will start at 7:30 a.m. the Race will begin
at 8 a.m.
Downtown
San Diego, N Harbor Dr. & W Ash St., San Diego, CA 92101 Join us for the Bumble Bee Foods 5K Run at the Port of San Diego
Big Bay Balloon Parade.
The Bumble Bee Foods 5K kicks off the nationally televised parade
on December 27, 2007 at 9:45 a.m. as the day long festivities begin
for the 2007 Pacific Life Holiday Bowl.
CONTACT
& LINK
RACE NAME - DATE
San
Diego Downtown YMCA 38th Annual Resolution Run
DISTANCE
- LOCATION
RACE
INFO
38th
Annual Resolution Run Info-
What: Resolve to be fit in 2009! Start your year with fitness by participating
in the Downtown YMCA’s Resolution Run. This is a 5k run or a
1 mile fun walk.
When: Sat. December 29th @ 11am
Where: Balboa Park (6th & Laurel)
Cost:Free! 500 West Broadway, Suite
B, San Diego, CA 92101
Race Flyers - PDF
Recommit
to your New Years Resolutions with a 5K, 10K or 15K run. The San Diego
Resolution Run winds around beautiful Mission Bay on Saturday, January
*th 2009.
San
Diego 5K runs calendar
If you're not a marathoner, and not in shape for a 10k, try the speed
of a 5k run!
There are many 5k runs in San Diego for you to chose from!
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MARATHONS IN SAN DIEGO San Diego hosts 6 Half Marathons a year-
From the flat & fast
beach courses of Carlsbad, and the Silver Strand from
*(Coronado to Imperial Beach),
to the challenging hills of San Dieguito, the AFC and La Jolla and Camp
Pendleton.
SAN
DIEGO MARATHONS San Diego hosts 2 marathons each year-
the Carlsbad in winter, and the 'Rock n Roll' in late Spring 'Carlsbad
Marathon' January
25th 2009- *(
formerly the San Diego Marathon)Rock
& Roll Marathon Sunday, May 31,
2009 -
The 12th
annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon is being held this year,
and we need your help! In the past 11 years, the Rock ‘n’
Roll Marathon has helped raise over $134 million for The Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society, and has also had a significant positive
economic impact on the City of San Diego. Please come join us
May 28-31 to help support these great partners, we cannot do it
without your help!
Benefits of Volunteering: Official roadie t-shirt, Race goodie
bag, Chance to win Fleetwood Mac tickets, as well as gifts from
P.F. Chang’s, Sugoi, Rock Spa, House of Blues and more!
Many Available Shift Times:from Thursday, May 28 Expo Setup: 10:00am
– 3:00pm to Sunday, May 31 Finish Line: 6:00am – 2:45pm
To sign up: www.rnrmarathon.com/volunteer.html
, For more information: Please email volunteersd@eliteracing.com,
or call 858-518-9966
TRACK
& FIELD San Diego is the home to the Olympic Training
Center,
many American Olympic runners, world class runners from around the
world....
but very little or no Track & Field for those out of high school
or college! :-( CLICK
HERE FOR A PAGE OF TRACK & FIELD INFO!
For
a page of links to all things running, in San Diego and the world
- CLICK HERE
San Diego hosts
running events from 5ks to marathons, from trail runs to cross
country races, from masters to 'All-Comers'
Track & Field! Pick an event, email ‘Run
of the World’, and we’ll set up your San
Diego running vacation!
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