San Diego 5K
Run A Flat and Fun 5K Run Around Mission Bay
San Diego Beach & Bay 5K Race
The San Diego Beach & Bay 5K Run offers a fun, family-friendly way to enjoy the beauty of Mission Bay. The flat and fast course loops around Fiesta Island, giving runners and walkers wide-open views of the bay at every turn. At 3.2 miles, it’s just slightly longer than a traditional 5K a little extra victory lap before you cross the finish line and join the celebration.
Designed for Every Type of Runner
The San Diego 5K is perfect for new runners, walkers, families, and anyone who wants to be part of the Beach & Bay race weekend. The flat, easy route makes it simple to run your first race, walk with friends, or push for your fastest finish yet. It’s the kind of course that brings out smiles from start to finish.
After you cross the finish line, the fun keeps going at the bayside festival. Enjoy live music, a craft beer garden, local food vendors, and plenty of San Diego sunshine. The Beach & Bay 5K isn’t just a race it’s a celebration of San Diego running and a great way to start your weekend.
If you’re looking for a San Diego 5K that’s flat, fast, and full of energy, this is your race. With beautiful bayfront views, a fun atmosphere, and great race support, it’s easy to see why so many runners return each year.
Registration Is Open
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE INFORMATION
The 5K course is a flat loop around Fiesta Island. Note that the distance is 3.4 miles.
START LINE
The start line is at Tecolote Shores Park: 1344 East Mission Bay Drive. 92109
START TIMES
Half Marathon: 6:30 a.m.
10K: 7:15 am.
5K: 7:30 a.m.
Gear check will be available near the start line.
FINISH LINE
All races finish at Tecolote Shores Park (same location as the start) 1344 East Mission Bay Drive. 92109
COURSE SUPPORT
Water will be served at mile 2 and 4.
Course monitors will be located on the routes.
RESTROOMS
Porto-Johns will be located along the course on Fiesta Island.
MEDICAL SUPPORT
There will be a medical tent staffed with trained emergency personnel at the start line, at the finish line and in the expo area of the event. Ambulances will be located at the start line and at the finish line.
If there is a medical need on the course, please let one of the course monitors or a volunteer at one of the aid stations know as soon as possible and they will call for medical assistance. Each participant is responsible for his or her own health insurance.
COURSE SAFETY RULES
If you wear earphones, wear ones that allow you to hear your surroundings.
No dogs, skates, bikes, scooters, etc. on the courses.
Baby joggers and walkers, please line up at the back of the start corrals.
AWARDS & MEDALS
FINISHER MEDALS
All finishers who complete the race will receive a finisher medal at the finish line.
WINNER AWARDS
The top 3 overall male and female half marathon finishers will receive a winner award.
AGE CATEGORY AWARDS
Be sure to check the Results Tent in the Finish Festival. Age Category awards are 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, male/female, in the categories listed below. Please collect your award at the Awards tent on race day.
12 & under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
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