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

• Starting Point: Penasquitos Drive in front of Hotel Karlan.
• Elevation Drop: 711-foot net elevation drop along the "rolling" downhill bike path.
• Key Feature: Only ‘real’ hill at mile 1.5.
• Finish Line: Beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach.

🌟 Event Highlights

• Popular Event: This popular winter half has been a sell-out event every year.
• Personal Best: The course is a personal best candidate.
• End-of-Year Goal: Get your end-of-the-year PR!!!
• Date: 2025-12-20.

📍 Location

14455 Penasquitos Rd, San Diego, CA.

🔗 Race Registration

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