San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The San Diego Holiday Half Marathon is a fast 13.1-mile course that starts on Penasquitos Drive in front of the Hotel Karlan (formerly, the Doubletree Golf Resort) then travels SW along Carmel Mountain Rd (your only ‘real’ hill at mile 1.5), along the 56 bike path and finishes at the beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach (pictured above!).

🏆 Course Details

• Distance: 13.1 miles
• Start Location: Penasquitos Drive in front of the Hotel Karlan
• Route: SW along Carmel Mountain Rd and 56 bike path
• Finish Line: Torrey Pines State Beach

📈 Race Highlights

• Elevation Drop: 711-foot net elevation drop
• Course Type: Rolling downhill bike path
• Personal Best: Candidate for a personal best time
• Popularity: Sell-out event every year

🎉 Get Involved

Join us on December 20, 2025, for a memorable race experience at 14455 Penasquitos Rd, San Diego, CA. Don't miss out on your chance to achieve your end-of-the-year PR!!!

🔗 More Information

For more details, please visit the official race page: San Diego Holiday Half Marathon.