
Race Date
Dec 19, 2026
Location
San Diego, CA
The San Diego Holiday Half Marathon is a fast 13.1-mile course that starts on Penasquitos Drive in front of the Hotel Karlan (formerly, the Doubletree Golf Resort) then travels SW along Carmel Mountain Rd (your only ‘real’ hill at mile 1.5), along the 56 bike path and finishes at the beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach (pictured above!). The race includes a 711-foot net elevation drop along the “rolling” downhill bike path, which also makes it a personal best candidate. This popular winter half has been a sell-out event every year. Get your end-of-the-year PR!!!
Race Day
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
14455 Penasquitos Rd, San Diego, CA, 92129
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Also Offers
Median Finish
2:13:11
10:10/mi
Winning Time
1:10:55
5:25/mi
Finishers (2025)
612
States Represented
9 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:55:06
MEDIAN
2:13:11
SLOWER 25%
2:37:06
Start (Low)
47°
Afternoon (High)
65°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Can't make it to San Diego? Discover other experiences that match your running style.
Search All RacesJoin our community of 350K+ half marathon runners. Get notified about new races, registration opens, and early bird pricing across all 50 states.