2026 Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Game Day 5K

🎉 30th Annual Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Game Day 5K (2026)

The course starts at Harbor Dr. & Ash St., follows the Holiday Bowl Parade route, and finishes near Tuna Harbor Park—right in the heart of the festivities.

🏁 Event Highlights

• Start Time: 9:45 am
• Start/Finish: Harbor Dr. & Ash St. ➜ near Tuna Harbor Park
• Crowd Energy: Run past ~100,000 spectators along the parade route
• Stay for the Parade: Colorful floats, marching bands, and giant inflatables
• Awards: Three deep in all divisions
• Finisher Perks: Medal for every participant
• Shirts: High-quality tech T-shirt for ALL participants
• Pickup: Shirt pickup in the finish-line festival area

📅 Event Details and Schedule

• Kicks off: Nationally Televised Port of Holiday Bowl Parade.
• Course: Flat, fast scenic course along the waterfront.
• Spectators: Run past 100,000 spectators!
• Medals: Finisher medals for all participants.
• T-Shirts: Colorful short sleeve tech t-shirt / youth sizes available as well.
• Awards: Given to the top 3 male and female 5k finishers in each age division.
• Post Race: Great post race party with refreshments while watching the parade.
• Parade: Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade.

🎉 Fun at the Finish

Party after the race! Join us for the post-race party near Tuna Harbor Park. There will be live music, and lots of extra munchies including muffins, bagels, juice, fresh fruit, and much more! You can also watch the remainder of the parade that features colorful floats, bands, and huge inflatable characters.

🚻 Divisions Male & Female

• 12 & Under
• 13-17
• 18-24
• 25-29
• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-54
• 55-59
• 60-64
• 65-69
• 70-74
• 75-79
• 80+
• Military (current & former)
• Clydesdale/Athena (males 220lbs+, females 165lbs+)
• 40+ Clydesdale/Athena (males 220lbs+, females 165lbs+)

📝 Race Day Information

Race Day Registration: Race day registration and bib pickup starts at 8:00 am in front of the Wyndham Hotel corner of Harbor Dr. & Ash St. 1355 N. Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92101. Race day registration and bib pickup closes at 9:30 a.m.

Packet Pick Up: Race day only at 8:00 am in front of the Wyndham Hotel on Harbor Blvd. on the corner of Harbor Dr. and Ash St. 1355 N. Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92101. T-shirts will be given out at the finish line.

We are proud to be working with the Holiday Bowl to bring you this great San Diego event.

For more information and registration, visit here.