2026 AMERICA’S FINEST CITY HALF MARATHON & 5K
- Running
- Half Marathon
- 5k
- Half Marathon
- 5k
Sat November 7, 2026
San Diego, CA 92109 US
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5K returns for its 10th year! We’re excited to THRIVE with you on Saturday, November 7, 2026! More than just a race, it’s an invitation for the entire San Diego community to “Thrive” together—staying active, eating healthy, living well, and giving back. All courses start and finish at Ski Beach in Mission Bay, offering fast, flat stretches with beautiful Mission Bay views and refreshing ocean breezes.
Start Time: 7:15AM PST
Experience 13.1 miles of scenic San Diego beauty on a loop course that starts on Ingraham Street, winds along Mission Bay, and finishes at Ski Beach. Enjoy fast, flat stretches, picturesque bay views, and refreshing ocean breezes as you chase your personal best.
Start Time: 7:15AM PST
Take on the Half Marathon Relay with a partner and split the challenge of 13.1 miles! Each runner will cover approximately 6.5 miles before handing off the "baton" to your teammate at Telecote Shores. This scenic route along Crown Point starts on Ingraham St and finishes at Ski Beach in Mission Bay, featuring fast, flat stretches, breathtaking bay views, and refreshing ocean breezes.
Start Time: 7:30AM PST
The 5K is a scenic loop route along Crown Point that starts on Ingraham St and finishes at Ski Beach in Mission Bay.
For runners who can’t make it to San Diego but still want to participate and benefit Make-A-Wish San Diego! Complete your distance anytime during race week and post your results to the virtual leaderboard.
Run to benefit Make-A-Wish® San Diego! Join us in granting wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses. Donate today to show your support for Make-A-Wish® San Diego on Race Day.
| Half Marathon | $88.00 | View |
| 5K | $34.00 | View |
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