Silver Strand Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Silver Strand Veterans Day run offers multiple race distances on November 9, 2025. Distances listed include:
- Half Marathon
- 10 Miler
- 12K (7.45 miles)
- 5K
The event is produced by KOZ Events for the benefit of the Life Sports Foundation. The event lists Life Sports Foundation, Team Hoyt, and Islander Sports Foundation as supported charities. Participants who raise $600 or more may qualify to race for free.
Course, amenities and policies
All races finish at Silver Strand State Beach. The courses run along the closed Silver Strand Highway 79 from Coronado to Imperial Beach, with the Pacific Ocean on the right and San Diego Bay on the left. The event uses chip timing and issues bibs. Age-group awards and surfboard finisher medals are provided for all distances. All participants receive a Hawaiian button-down shirt or dress as event swag. Other on-course and finish amenities include live music, finish-line treats, and a beer garden. Special discounted pricing is available for U.S. military and veterans, and for first responders, with valid ID required at packet pick-up. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.