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

• Start Location: Penasquitos Drive in front of the Hotel Karlan
• Elevation: 711-foot net elevation drop along the “rolling” downhill bike path
• Hill: Only a 'real' hill at mile 1.5
• Finish Line: Beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach

🎉 Event Highlights

• Popularity: This popular winter half has been a sell-out event every year.
• Personal Best: The course design makes it a personal best candidate.
• End-of-Year PR: Get your end-of-the-year PR!!!

📅 Event Information

• Date: 2025-12-20
• Location: 14455 Penasquitos Rd, San Diego, CA
• More Info: San Diego Holiday Half Marathon & 5K