The sun shines almost every day in San Diego, making it the perfect place to bask in awesome autumn weather and enjoy all of the great outdoor sports events the region has to offer — from baseball to football to thunderboat racing to surfing contests and a whole lot more!
This page is updated as soon as event details are available. Events are subject to change or cancellation, so please check with event organizers for the most up-to-date information.
When: Sept. 1-24, 2023
Catch at game at the Best Ball Park in the United States, Petco Park, this September:
When: Sept. 2, 2023
Del Mar's richest and most prestigious race, the Grade I $1,000,000 FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic, a Win And You're In for the Breeders' Cup Classic.
When: Sept. 3 & 16, 2023
Experience San Diego Wave Fútbol Club this September at Snapdragon Stadium:
When: Sept. 3-30, 2023
Watch as San Diego's premier outdoor professional men’s soccer club, competing in The USL Championship, plays at Torero Stadium (University of San Diego) this September:
When: Sept. 9-16, 2023
The 2023 Cymbiotika San Diego Open presented by ResMed will be a WTA 500 event featuring the best professional women’s tennis talent in the world.
When: Sept. 16, 2023
Grab your vintage surfboard (or beach chair) and gather for a nostalgic longboard competition at the North Side of Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach.
When: Sept.17, 2023
Starting and ending in the heart of Belmont Park, participants will enjoy stunning views of Mission Beach, the iconic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and all that the community has to offer.
When: Sept. 17, 2023
Live Well San Diego 5K will be a fun, family-friendly event for all ages, including a kids fun zone all while supporting a great charity.
When: Sept. 22-23, 2023
The world's top professional female surfers will be back in Oceanside for the annual Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro, a 3 day event jam-packed with world-class surfing competition that will blow your mind, and a festival village loaded with female-inspired vendors, activities and amazing entertainment.
When: Sept. 22-23, 2023
Professional rodeo cowboys from around the country compete during the annual Poway Rodeo. Can they hold on for 8 seconds.
When: Sept. 24, 2023
The Ken Whalen Surf Challenge is in memory of Ken's love for family, surfing and the beach. The goal for the event is to encourage kids (including CAF adaptive surfers and Rady Children's Hospital Cancer Families) to strengthen their connection with surfing by competing and having a fun day at the beach with their friends and family.
When: Sept. 24, 2023
This race is a 10K trail run in the northwestern foothills of Camp Pendleton. The course offers a challenging hill climb, rolling hills along the ridgeline, and scenic views of surrounding mountains and meadows.
When: Sept. 30, 2023
The 2023 version of the Marine Corps Mud Run features a 7K Distance Trail Run with multiple military themed obstacles, fitness stations, and MUD!
When: Oct. 7, 2023
Experience the last regular matchday of the 2023 season at Torero Stadium as San Diego Loyal FC take the pitch with Oakland Roots.
When: Oct. 14, 2023
On the Carmel Valley Trail 15K, 10K and 5K, participants will experience a combination of single track and dirt service road trails through beautiful open spaces.
When: Oct. 15, 2023
Catch the San Diego Wave take the pitch against Racing Louisville at Snapdragon Stadium.
When: Oct. 15, 2023
Join us at the birthplace of the sport for the Mission Bay Triathlon! Competitors from around the country will return to Mission Bay to celebrate the triathlon.
When: Oct. 19-22, 2023
The top 16 teams in Men's, Mixed, and Women's divisions from across the United States and Canada will compete for the USA Ultimate Championship.
When: Oct. 20-22, 2023
Join the Challenged Athlete Foundation Mission Bay to celebrate the transformative power of sport. Participants from around the world take on the one-mile bay swim, 35-mile bike ride, and 10-mile run, while new adaptive sports and community events promote inclusivity and support.
When: Oct. 21, 2023
The MCRD Bootcamp Challenge features obstacles used only by Marine Recruits plus USMC Drill Instructors providing direction and encouragement.
When: Oct. 22, 2023
Rocket into orbit with the 4.5 hour stationary cyclethon led by your favorite San Diego instructors. Join CAF and EōS Fitness to help change lives through sport for people with permanent physical challenges.
When: Nov. 3, 2023 - Jan. 8, 2024
Lace up your skates and take in the holiday splendor as you relive a cherished piece of your childhood or take your very first spin at the Viejas Ice Rink!
When: Nov. 4, 2023
Join riders of all levels and ages while experiencing the best of Southern California beaches and surf towns as you ride routes of 100, 50, 25 on historic Highway 101, or enjoy our family ride on the San Luis River Trail (15 or 7 miles).
When: Nov. 4, 2023
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5K benefits the Make-A-Wish San Diego and encourages runners to "Thrive" by staying active, eating healthy, living well and giving back while running along Mission Bay.
When: Nov. 5, 2023
Walk through Balboa Park for the people who can't: For those too weakened by treatment to join. For those who are suffering. For those we have lost. Together, walkers will fight back against breast cancer.
When: Nov. 10 - Dec. 3, 2023
This nostalgic season will present superior racing Fridays - Sundays and Thanksgiving along with a lineup of engaging events during the four-week run.
When: Nov. 11, 2023
San Diego Wave FC will serve as the host of the 2023 NWSL Championship, presented by Bud Light, and the final will be held at Snapdragon Stadium.
When: Nov. 11, 2023
Ride the Point encompasses the most picturesque natural coastline in Southern California on exclusive routes along San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
When: Nov. 12, 2023
Flat, Fast Run or Walk with the waves of the Pacific Ocean on your right and the San Diego Bay on your left and capping off your run with a California Beach Party!
When: Nov. 16, 2023 - Jan. 7, 2024
Located in the Central Promenade at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station, all net proceeds from the ice rink will benefit the Thriving After Cancer program at the Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Rady Children’s.
When: Nov. 17, 2023 - Jan. 7, 2024
Take a spin around Hotel del Coronado's famous beachfront ice rink featuring stunning views of the Pacific and benefitting Make-A-Wish® San Diego.
When: Nov. 18, 2023
Bikes and Beers San Diego is back, start at Alesmith Brewing and ride 15 or 30 miles through the city of San Diego with a large group and enjoy some of the best sights of the city!
When: Nov. 23, 2023
San Diego's original and longest-standing Thanksgiving Day "turkey trot" is back, and it's critical mission remains the same: To provide crucial funds to feed the homeless through Father Joe's Villages' meal program.
When: Nov. 23, 2023
This 5K is a fun family Thanksgiving morning to come together with the community to raise money for the Fallbrook Village Rotary Club Foundation while feeling good and creating memories of a lifetime
When: Nov. 23, 2023
Come move your feet before you eat this Thanksgiving at Oceanside's 16th Annual Pacific Marine Credit Union O'side Turkey Trot 10k Run, 5K Run/Walk and Senior 1 Mile.
When: Nov. 23, 2023
Join the Coronado Unit of the Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary for our 5k Turkey Trot benefit Rady Children's Hospital.
When: Nov. 23-24, 2023
The Rady Children's Invitational, a Thanksgiving Day men's college basketball tournament, features elite teams like Iowa, USC, Seton Hall, and Oklahoma at LionTree Arena on the UC San Diego Campus.
When: Nov. 25, 2023
Run the Black Mountain Turkey Burner Trail Race to burn off all that turkey (or tofurkey) you may have consumed over the holiday.
*Please note, events are subject to change and cancellation. Please confirm the event information by visiting the event website.
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