Running Races in San Diego, California

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Racing in San Diego: what the calendar looks like

There are 97 upcoming races on the San Diego calendar over the next 12 months, with at least one in every month. Among complete calendar months, December 2026 has the most listed races, with 21. That makes San Diego the busiest racing city in California.

Of those, 66 offer a 5K, 45 offer a 10K and 44 offer a Half Marathon. The next marathon on the calendar is Dirty December Trail Run on December 20. The next half marathon is Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO on November 14. Where fees are published, the median entry in San Diego is $30, close to the California median of $30.

Close enough for a race-day drive: Coronado (10 races, 3 miles), Escondido (12 races, 27 miles).

Races by month

Going deep on one race

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon: the complete guide

The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon: the course, mile by mile

The elevation profile, every named climb, mile by mile grades, a route map and typical race day weather.

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