San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
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Event
The San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K takes place on December 20, 2025. It is listed as the 13th annual running of the half marathon and includes two events:
- 13.1 miles - Half Marathon
- 5 km - 5K
Entry fees shown on the event page are $149.98 for the half and $64.58 for the 5K, including registration fees. Prices increase after November 6, 2025. The race organizer states entry fees are non-refundable. Deferrals are allowed for a $35 fee. In the event of race cancellation or changes, registrations are valid to transfer for no additional fee.
Course and logistics
The half marathon start line is at 14455 Penasquitos Drive, San Diego, CA 92129, in front of the Hotel Karlan (formerly the Doubletree Golf Resort). The course travels southwest along Carmel Mountain Road, with a noted hill at mile 1.5, then follows the State Route 56 bike path and finishes at Torrey Pines State Beach. The course description lists a 711-foot net elevation drop along the rolling downhill bike path.
An expo is scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025, at Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Dr., San Diego, CA 92111; the expo notes that ID is required. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.