Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K

Tank Top Sizing Chart:

Female Racerback Tank Top

Fabric: 60% Cotton/40% Poly

Note: Female tank top is semi-fitted. For relaxed fit size up.

High Point Shoulder (HPS) is measured from the highest point of the shoulder to the bottom hem of the shirt.

Bust/Width measures across the bust 1″ below the armhole, seam to seam.

Unisex Tank Top

Fabric: 85% Cotton/15% Poly

Kids Run Bib

Check out all the details of the Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K courses. Scroll below the course maps to find details for on course water, electrolytes and nutrition!

NEW in 2024! This year’s race is introducing a new finish line for the half marathon that is now on solid ground – aka no more sand! The new half marathon finish line will be on Thomas Avenue as it meets the Pacific Beach Boardwalk – conquer the final stretch with ease while still soaking up the beachside vibes and oceanfront views.

Half Marathon Aid Station Locations:

Aid Station 1: 5K

• Water
• Portable Restrooms

Aid Station 2: Mile 5

• Water
• Electrolyte
• Gel
• Portable Restrooms

Aid Station 3: Mile 6.5

• Water
• Electrolyte
• Portable Restrooms

Aid Station 4: Mile 7.6

• Water
• Electrolyte
• Sunset Point Park Restroom

Aid Station 5: Mile 10.1

• Water
• Electrolyte
• Gel
• Mission Point Park Restroom

Aid Station 6: Mile 11.5

• Water
• Electrolyte
• Mission Beach Boardwalk Restrooms

Where are the packet pick-up locations?

Bib/Shirt Pick-Up Options:

Mail My Packet:

• Deadline: September 18, 2024
• Price: $18.12 (price includes all fees)
• How: Avoid the stress and the driving! Click HERE to purchase the packet mailing (deadline September 18, 2024).

Packet Pick Up #1:

• Date: Thursday, October 3rd
• Location: Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
• Time: 3:00p – 7:00p
• Price: FREE

Packet Pick Up #2:

• Date: Friday, October 4th
• Location: Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
• Time: 11:00a – 7:00p
• Price: FREE

Event Day – Half Marathon Participants:

• Date: Saturday, October 5th
• Location: Start Line, De Anza Cove, 3000 N. Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
• Time: 5:00a – 6:00a
• Price: $21.40 for event day bib pick-up. This will be for bib only. You will receive your tank top at the finish line.

Event Day – 5K Participants/Kids Run:

• Date: Saturday, October 5th
• Location: Start Line, 700 Thomas Ave (on the beach), San Diego, CA 92109
• Time: 5:45a – 6:30a (early wave); 8:30a – 9:45a (main wave); 10:15a – 10:45a (kids run)
• Note: This is 5K only! Half Marathoners cannot pick up at the beach on event day. Only at the Half Marathon start line at De Anza Cove, 3000 N. Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109.

If you are picking up a packet for a friend you MUST bring a copy of their photo ID. A picture of their ID on your cell phone is also acceptable.

The Half Marathon is a point to point race, meaning the start line and finish line are several miles apart. So please use the information below to decide the best transportation plan for you!

The 5K will start and finish in the same location. The 5K finish line is right next to the half marathon finish line.

HALF MARATHON PARKING AND RIDE SHARE/DROP-OFF

The start line is located at: De Anza Cove, 3000 North Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109. Parking and ride share/drop-off is available at this location.

• Note: there is NO shuttle after the finish of the race to the start line. So you will need to get yourself back to your car (about 3 miles away).

HALF MARATHON ONLY SHUTTLE

You can park at the finish line and take a shuttle to the start! The shuttle pick-up location is:

• 801 Grand Ave., San Diego, CA 92109. 
• Pick-up times: 4:45a – 5:45a. Last shuttle will depart at 5:45a!
• Parking: Parking options in Pacific Beach will consist of paid parking lots and neighborhood parking. Click HERE for recommended parking lots.

5K & 1K KIDS RUN PARKING/HALF FINISH LINE PARKING

The 5K will start and finish at the same location. The 5K will be on the beach at approximately 700 Thomas Ave, San Diego, CA 92109. For 5K parking, find neighborhood parking or refer to THIS MAP for paid lots. Parking WILL Be challenging before the 5K so allow 15-30 minutes to park and walk to the event.

The Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! All participants receive a special drink ticket to one of our three post-race partner bars! Your drink ticket is attached to your bib and will be redeemable at Shore Club, 710 Beach Club & Grill or Maverick’s Beach Club. You must be 21+ and have your ID to redeem your ticket.

All three bars open at 8:00AM!

Complimentary drink ticket will be attached to your bib. Tear away to redeem at our Pacific Beach partner bars or the Pacific Beachfest Beer Garden.

Age Group Awards

2024 Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K Overall and Age Group Awards will be distributed after the event to the following categories for both men and women:

Half Marathon:

• Top 3 Overall, 13 & Under, 14 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, 70 – 74, 75 – 79, 80+

5K Early Wave and 5K Main Wave (awards given separately for each race):

• Top 3 Overall, 13 & Under, 14 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 349, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 – 79, 80+

You must pick up your awards after the event at the San Diego Running Co. booth in the vendor village!

No Parking Locations

Grand Avenue east bound lane between Mission Blvd & Bayard St.

• Saturday, October 5th – 4:00am – 7:00am

Thomas Ave. between Mission Blvd. & Ocean Blvd.

• Friday, October 4th at 9:00am until Saturday, October 7th at 10:00pm

Ocean Blvd between Thomas Ave. & Grand Ave.

• Friday, October 4th at 9:00am until Saturday, October 7th at 10:00pm

De Anza Cove Rd. between N Mission Bay Dr. & the traffic circle

• Saturday, October 5th – 4:00am – 8:00am

Old Sea World Drive

• Saturday, October 5th – 4:00am – 9:00am

Quivira Way/Quivira Rd. between Hospitality Point and  W Mission Bay Dr. bridge underpass (outside lane of curve)

• Saturday, October 5th – 4:00am – 9:30am

No Parking in Parking Lots

De Anza Cove Parking Lot (south half of lot)

• Saturday, October 5th – 4:00am – 8:00am
• Access to the parking lot will remain open

Sunset Point parking lot (22 north spaces along the curb)

• Saturday, October 5th – 5:00am – 9:30am
• Access to the parking lot will remain open

Ventura Cove parking lot (93 spaces on south curb of parking lot)

• Saturday, October 5th – 4:00am – 9:30am
• Access to the parking lot will remain open

South Jetty parking lot (65 spaces on south side of the lot)

• Saturday, October 5th – 4:00am – 10:00am
• Access to the parking lot will remain open

Full/Partial Road Closures

Thomas Ave. between Mission Blvd. & Ocean Blvd.

• Friday, October 4th at 9:00am until Saturday, October 7th at 10:00pm

Ocean Blvd between Thomas Ave. & Grand Ave.

• Friday, October 4th at 9:00am until Saturday, October 7th at 10:00pm

De Anza Cove Rd. between N Mission Bay Dr. & the traffic circle

• Saturday, October 5th – 5:45am – 7:00am

(1) Westbound lane of Sea World Dr. between E Mission Bay Dr. & S. Shores Pkwy

• Saturday, October 5th – 5:30am – 8:00am

(1) Eastbound lane of Sea World Dr. between Friars Blvd & S. Shores Pkwy

• Saturday, October 5th – 5:30am – 8:00am

Old Sea World Drive

• Saturday, October 5th – 5:30am – 9:00am

Quivira Way/Quivira Rd. between Hospitality Point and  W Mission Bay Dr. bridge underpass (outside lane of curve)

• Saturday, October 5th – 5:30am – 9:30am

(1) Runner lane on southside curb of Dana Landing Rd. between Sunset Point parking lot & W Mission Bay Dr.

• Saturday, October 5th – 6:00am – 9:30am

(1) Curbside lane of West Mission Bay Dr. between Dana Landing Rd. & Gleason Rd.

• Saturday, October 5th – 6:00am – 9:30am

(1) Runner lane on southside of N Jetty Rd. between Mission Blvd & southside parking spaces

• Saturday, October 5th – 6:00am – 10:00am

What is the location of the start line?

• Half Marathon – De Anza Cove Parking Lot at Mission Beach Park
• 5K – The start line is located on the beach at 700 Thomas Avenue.

What is included in my registration?

• Registration includes: race entry, tank top, chip-timed results, custom finishers medal and one complimentary drink ticket at PB Shore Club.

Is there event day registration?

• If the event does not sell out, registration will be available on event morning for $65 for the 5K and $35 for the Kids 1K Run. No registration is available on event day for the half marathon.

Where do I pick up my race packet?

• CLICK HERE to view all the information on packet pick-up.

If I registered but I cannot attend the event, what are my options?

• All race registrations are non-refundable. If you can no longer join the event, you have 3 options:
  1. You can opt to defer to another San Diego Running Co. 5K or Kids Run event in 2024 or 2025 (must be same event type). After Friday, September 13th, the defer fee is $15. The deadline to defer is Thursday, October 3rd.
  2. You may transfer your registration to another individual by Friday, October 4th. Note: After Friday, September 13th, there is a $15 transfer fee.
  3. Switch to Virtual for the Half Marathon or the 5K! We will mail you your participant goods the week after the event. You can run the Half Marathon 5K on your own and upload your 5K time to our results. For Half Marathon runners, you will maintain your legacy status by running virtually.

Can I have my packet mailed to me?

• YES, for a $15 fee (plus service fees) we will mail all your participant goods right to your house! The deadline to purchase Mail My Packet is September 18, 2024.

Is the 5K run in the sand?

• YES, the 5K run consists of approximately 1.75 miles of running in the sand and 1.35 miles of running along the boardwalk.
• The Half Marathon race takes place entirely on closed streets and sidewalks along the beach and bay. NEW FOR 2024: The finish line for the half marathon is now on solid ground (on Thomas Avenue as it meets the Pacific Beach Boardwalk)- aka no more sand!

Is there a cut-off time for the Half Marathon?

• YES, you must maintain 3 hour and 15 minute finishing pace or 15 minute per mile pace. If you are off this pace you will be moved up along the course and you will still be able to cross the finish line and receive your finisher medal.

Can I walk the 5K?

• YES, we gladly welcome and encourage walkers. Although there is no defined course cut-off time, we asked that all 5K participants maintain a 20 minute per mile pace to allow us to remain on schedule for later race waves.

Where should I park for the event?

• All parking will be street parking in Pacific Beach.
• CLICK HERE for a map of paid parking lots.

Can I run with my dog?

• NO, per San Diego City regulations, dogs will not be allowed on the beach at the time of the run, unfortunately your four legged running buddy will have to sit this one out.

Can I run with a stroller?

• For the 5K, there are multiple soft sand crossings on the course and one small stair crossing so we HIGHLY RECOMMEND you do NOT run with a stroller. The Half Marathon is stroller friendly.

How do I volunteer?

• If you would like to join the festivities as a volunteer, we would love to have you! Email us at volunteers@sandiegorunningco.com and let us know you would like to volunteer. It takes a lot of support to make this event happen and it wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers!

Does the event benefit an organization?

• The event benefits Discover Pacific Beach, a non-profit that supports the Pacific Beach community, the local beaches and its businesses.
• Learn more about DiscoverPB at www.pacificbeach.org

Where can I find my race results?

• CLICK HERE to find your official race results as well as results from previous years.

Will there be age group awards for both waves?

• 2024 Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K Overall and Age Group Awards will be distributed after the event to the following categories for both men and women:
  • Half Marathon:
    • Top 3 Overall, 13 & Under, 14 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, 70 – 74, 75 – 79, 80+
  • 5K Early Wave and 5K Main Wave (awards given separately for each race):
    • Top 3 Overall, 13 & Under, 14 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 – 79, 80+

Legacy Program

Earn your Legacy status! We are excited to announce that we’re launching the Pacific Beach Half Marathon Legacy Program with the first Legacy gift being distributed in 2024!

All participants that run the Pacific Beach Half Marathon 3 years in a row will receive a bonus custom medal that you will not want to miss. We’re still finalizing the Legacy medal design but we promise the bling will be big and beautiful!

Have you earned Legacy status? Check out the latest list HERE (updated on October 4th, 2024).

Legacy Program FAQs

How will I know if I’m qualified for the Legacy medal?

• We will email all eligible participants in advance of the race!

Can I qualify for Legacy status by running the 5K?

• No, you will need to run the Half Marathon for 3 ore more consecutive years.

If I cannot join in person one year, can I maintain my Legacy status by running virtually?

• Yes! Email us at info@sandiegorunningco.com and we will provide instructions for joining us virtually.

How will I receive my Legacy medal?

• We will have a pick-up station for your Legacy medal in the post-race expo/festival.