March

San Diego Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K

When: March 9, 2025
Each Hot Chocolate 15/5K race features both a 15K (9.3 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) distance and all runners are encouraged to join the fun!

San Diego Leprechaun Run

When: March 15, 2025
Run through the streets of downtown Pacific Beach, finish under the rainbow and enjoy your drink to start your St. Patrick's Day party!

WSA West Coast Championships

When: March 15-16, 2025
This is a surfing competition to qualify competitors to the West Coast Championships, U.S. Championships, Prime Event and any World Team Event. Viewing the competition is free and open to the public; all ages will enjoy.

April

Ironman 70.3 in Oceanside

When: April 5, 2025
The Ironman 70.3 in Oceanside is an amazing test of endurance drawing athletes from all over the world to compete in a 1.2 mile swim in Oceanside Harbor, 56-mile bike ride through neighboring Camp Pendleton and 13.1 mile run along the Pacific Ocean to the finish line at Oceanside Pier.

Campagnolo GranFondo San Diego

When: April 6, 2025
Southern California meets Italy in this celebration of cycling, food and San Diego's picturesque waterfront in downtown San Diego with four route options from 20 to 102 miles. No matter what distance you choose, you will be rewarded with the Full GranFondo Experience!  

Heart Break Ridge Run - Hard Corps Race Series

When: April 8, 2025
A multiple distance off-road running race held in the northwestern foothills of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton with a challenging hill climb and scenic views of surrounding mountains and meadows.

Race for Autism

When: April 12, 2025
Join us in changing the lives of thousands of San Diego families at the annual Race For Autism through scenic Balboa Park, featuring a 5K run or walk, 1-mile SUPERHERO Family Fun Walk, educational resource fair, children's activities, music, commemorative medals and t-shirts, prizes, refreshments, and more! Costumes and strollers welcome! 

Port of San Diego's Day at The Docks

When: April 13, 2025
Day at the Docks at the Sportfishing Landings in Point Loma is the West Coast's largest public celebration of sportfishing and signals the official start of SoCal's spring saltwater fishing season.

San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon, 5K & 10K

When: April 13, 2025
Run through some of San Diego’s most beautiful beaches, bays and resorts with a half marathon, 5K & 8K on a fast, flat, scenic course followed by a festive bayside party.

Annual Lakeside Rodeo

When: April 24-27, 2025
Head to the East County for some western-style fun, with bronc riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, roping competitions and more at the Lakeside Rodeo. 

May

Spring Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon

When: May 4, 2025
With a calm bay swim and a flat bike and run course in Mission Bay, the Spring Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon is the perfect race to kick off your triathlon season.  

La Jolla Half Marathon & Shores 5K

When: May 17, 2025
The La Jolla Half Marathon & Shores 5K is one of America's most picturesque and beautiful point-to-point races. Starting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the half marathon course follows the coastline and the challenging climb to the summit of Torrey Pines State Park, then continues through the beautiful residential district of La Jolla Shores and finishes in the park at La Jolla Cove. Competitor.com voted this one of the top 12 "Must-Do Half Marathons in the U.S."  

The Navy's Bay Bridge Run/Walk

When: May 18, 2025
The 4-mile Navy's Bay Bridge Run/Walk has a spectacular panoramic view as participants make their way to Coronado over the Coronado Bay Bridge.

Valley Center Western Days & Stampede Rodeo 

When: May 23-24, 2025
The Valley Center Stampede Rodeo & Festival will feature broncs, bulls, barrel racers and the ever-popular Wild Donkey Race & Calf Scramble, along with vendors, western arts & crafts, food booths, live bands, a horseshoe tournament, beer gardens and more. Come on out and cheer for your favorite cowboy or cowgirl!