San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
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San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K
The event is the 13th annual San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, December 20, 2025. It includes these distances:
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon
- 5K
The start line is at 14455 Penasquitos Dr, San Diego, CA 92129, in front of the Hotel Karlan (formerly the Doubletree Golf Resort). Packet pickup and the race expo are scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025, at Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Dr, San Diego; ID is required for pickup.
Course and race details
The half marathon course runs southwest along Carmel Mountain Road, reaches a primary hill near mile 1.5, continues on the 56 bike path, and finishes at Torrey Pines State Beach. The course has a net elevation drop of 711 feet along the rolling downhill bike path. The event has sold out in previous years.
Entry fees listed on the event page include a price tier that increases after November 6, 2025. Entry fees are non-refundable; transfers are allowed if the race is changed or canceled; deferrals are permitted for a $35 fee via the runner’s RunSignup profile. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.