In 175 days · Sat, Dec 19, 2026
When
Saturday, December 19th, 2026
Where
14455 Penasquitos Rd, San Diego CA
Distances
Half · 5K
About this race
Event Overview
- Date: 2026-12-19
- Location: 14455 Penasquitos Rd, San Diego, CA
- Race Types: Half Marathon & 5K
- Website: San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
Race Course Details
- Distance: 13.1 miles
- Starting Point: Penasquitos Drive in front of the Hotel Karlan (formerly, the Doubletree Golf Resort)
- Course Highlights: Travels SW along Carmel Mountain Rd, includes a notable hill at mile 1.5
- Finish Line: The beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach
Elevation and Performance
- Elevation Drop: 711-foot net drop
- Path Type: Rolling downhill bike path
- Personal Best: Excellent candidate for setting personal records
- Popularity: This winter half has been a sell-out event every year
Join Us
- End-of-Year Goals: Perfect opportunity to achieve your PR!
- Community: Be part of a growing winter racing tradition
- Fun: Enjoy the beautiful San Diego scenery
- Challenge: Conquer the hills and enjoy the downhill finish
Course map
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