La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The La Jolla Half Marathon is one of America's most picturesque and beautiful point-to-point races. Starting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the course follows a scenic coastal route before reaching the challenging climb to the summit of Torrey Pines State Park. The course then rolls atop Torrey Pines mesa, continues down through residential La Jolla Shores, and finishes at La Jolla Cove.

🏞️ Half Marathon Details

• Date: May 16, 2026
• Distance: 13.1 miles
• Start Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
• Finish Location: La Jolla Cove

🌊 5K Option

For those interested in a shorter option, the La Jolla Shores 5K offers a mostly downhill course and features some of the most scenic views of the last 3.1 miles of the half marathon course.

📍 Location

2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., San Diego, CA

🔗 More Information

For more details and to register, visit La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K.