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
• Elevation Drop: 711-foot net elevation drop
• Finish Line: Torrey Pines State Beach

Additional Information

• Race Type: Half Marathon
• Popularity: A sell-out event every year
• Personal Best: A great candidate for a PR due to the rolling downhill
• Date: December 19, 2026

Get Involved

Don’t miss out on this popular winter half marathon! Get your end-of-the-year PR!

For registration and more information, visit San Diego Holiday Half Marathon.