HALF MARATHON
Welcome to the San Diego Beach & Bay
Half Marathon!
RACE FEATURES:
Chip Timed Results
USATF Certified Course
Iconic Beach & Bayside Views
Exclusive Race T-Shirt
Collectable Finisher Medal
Bayside Beer Garden (Your first beer is on us!)
Legacy Club for all Race Distances
Flat Course for all Running Experience Levels
Support Stations Every 1.5 miles
Post Race Party with Live Music, Food and Local Vendors
Fees Increase July 15, 2023
$89
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE INFORMATION
The half marathon is a fast and flat loop course with a net elevation gain of 161 feet.
This course is certified by USA Track & Field. This means that the distance is certified as being a 13.1 mile course. View Half Marathon course map. The half marathon course has a 4 hour time limit.
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.
The start line will have the following amenities:
- Gear check
- Water
- Port-a-johns
- Solutions Desk
- Packet PickUp for those who purchased Will Call Pickup
FINISH LINE
All races finish at Tecolote Shores Park South (same location as the start)
1344 East Mission Bay Drive. 92109
COURSE SUPPORT
Course support location info will be posted soon.
Course monitors will be located on the routes.
Pacers will be also be available on course during the race, courtesy of Run Pace, for the following time goals:
1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 2:00, 2:10, 2:20, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00
RESTROOMS
Porto-Johns will be located at mile 2, 3, 5, 8, 10
Public restrooms will be located at mile 3.5, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 11. Note that we will stock the public restrooms with toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
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. There will also be medical staffing at various locations along the course. Ambulances will be located at the start line, on the course, at the finish line and in the expo area.
There will be mobile medics called Race Guards roaming the course throughout the race. 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.
- Runners line up according to your minute-per-mile pace.
- Baby joggers and walkers, please line up at the back of the start corrals.
BIB PICK UP
BIB & SHIRT PICKUP
Bib Pick Up will be available on April 12 from 4 – 7 p.m. and April 13 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location will be announced soon. If you’re picking up a bib for a friend, you will need a copy of their ID.
If you are unable to attend a bib pick up event in person, you may purchase Will Call pickup for a $15 fee.
TRAINING PLANS
Check out our customized Half Marathon
training plans to help keep you on track for race day!
14-week Training Plan
(Begins the week of Jan. 16)
12-week Training Plan
(Begins the week of Jan. 30
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.
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+
Have questions? Please visit our FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS section.
THE LEGACY CLUB
3 YEAR LEGACY
Vintage Blue & Gold License Plate Medal
4 YEAR LEGACY
Vintage Black & Gold License Plate Medal
5 YEAR LEGACY
Wood Grain License Plate Medal
6 YEAR LEGACY
Iron Ore License Plate Medal
7 YEAR LEGACY
Copper License Plate Medal
ARE YOU IN THE LEGACY CLUB?
How many years have you participated in the San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon, 5K for 10K? If you have joined us for three years or more consecutively, congratulations — you are a member of our Legacy Club!
Qualified legacy members will continue to earn awesome perks, rewards, and receive special recognition for every year their personal stride is kept in motion! #Beach&BayLegacy
MEMBERSHIP
Super easy, there is no separate registration or sign up required. We keep track of the years you have registered for the San Diego Beach & Bay races. Participants who qualify will have automatic membership upon completion of their third consecutive event and beyond!
ELIGIBILITY
Anyone can become a member of the Beach & Bay Legacy Club! Just continue to join us each year and enjoy the perks as you move up the Legacy Ladder.
RULES
Legacy gifts will be available for pick up at the Legacy tent after the race on Sunday, April 23, 2023.
All distances past and present DO apply towards the Beach & Bay Legacy Club! As long as you have run in ANY DISTANCE race at San Diego Beach & Bay for at least three consecutive years, you qualify for legacy status.
Virtual Legacy Runner: If you are unable to be at the race and don’t want to lose your legacy status, you can join us virtually. Simply register as usual, and select the “Virtual Race” option during the registration process.
NO DOGS
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed at this event. We love dogs, too, but the permit doesn’t allow for it.
Have questions? Please visit our FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS section.
