2025 GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

Join us for the 14th annual GOVX San Diego Half Marathon and 5K - FIVE miles of waterfront, FOUR historic communities, THREE beautiful parks, TWO miles through downtown San Diego, and ONE epic Gaslamp finish!

The Details

The half marathon starts at 6:50 AM and is limited to 5,000 participants. There is a 3 1/2-hour time limit to complete the half marathon. All participants must maintain a 16:02-minute-per-mile pace or faster throughout the event.

Not up for a half marathon? No problem! Run or walk our exciting 5K in the heart of downtown San Diego. This 3.1-mile race starts in front of the San Diego Convention Center and finishes in the Gaslamp Quarter, just like the half marathon. The 5K starts at 6:30 AM and is limited to 1,000 participants. There is a 1-hour time limit to complete the 5K. All participants must maintain a 19:21-minute-mile pace or faster throughout the event.

The Perks

YOUR RACE ENTRY INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

• Technical fabric short-sleeve shirt
• Custom finisher's medal
• Souvenir In Motion Events reusable grocery bag
• One-day pass to the by-invitation-only Columbia Employee Store
• Support stations along the route
• Chip timing and live tracking
• Virtual options available
• Middle race of the SoCal Triple Crown
• Pre-race expo at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
• Outstanding finish line amenities, including canned water, finisher food bag, ice-cold carton of Hollandia Dairy Chocolate Milk, and more!
• Special post-race food and beverage offers from Gaslamp area restaurants
• Finish Line Festival featuring a DJ, vendors, photo backdrops, and more!

The Course

Details about the course.

Contact information

In Motion Events
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 760-692-2900
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