America's Finest City Half Marathon is run on a fast, scenic, point-to-point course. The race starts at the historic Cabrillo National Monument at the tip of Point Loma with its world-renowned vistas of San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean, follows scenic San Diego Bay and Harbor Island along the Embarcadero to the Star of India, winds through downtown San Diego and finishes in historic Balboa Park.

Race at a Glance

• The Half Marathon begins at historic Cabrillo National Monument, with its majestic view of both San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean, follows scenic San Diego Bay and Harbor Island along the Embarcadero to The Star of India, winds through downtown San Diego, and ends in beautiful Balboa Park in front of the Hall of Champions. Starts at 6:30 AM
• 5K Run/Walk - Fast loop course run completely within Balboa Park. Starts at 6:15 AM
• All participants (HM & 5K) will receive a beautiful, top-quality, short-sleeve finisher's shirt
• Each mile plus 10, 15, and 20KM points are marked. Times displayed at each mile
• Aid stations at 7 locations plus Start & Finish
• The expo is held at host hotel Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, 92101 in the Grand Ballroom.
• USA Track & Field Sanctioned and Certified Course HM: (CA11106RS), 5K: (CA01053RS)