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Berkeley Half Marathon
Berkeley Half Marathon is a half marathon, 10K, 5K and Family 1K event held in Berkeley, California. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 15, 2026. About 7,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 15, 2026
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Field size
- ~7,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Location
- Berkeley, California
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Family 1K
- Field size
- About 7,500 runners
- Course
- 630 ft gain (official, USATF-certified); rolling with a steady climb over the last ~3 miles
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- berkeleyhalfmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM PST
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 630 ft gain (official course data); USATF certified
About the Berkeley Half Marathon
A festive tour through the streets of Berkeley, from the marina to the university, with a stadium-area finish.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Berkeley's largest road race; requires citywide road closures on race morning
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Berkeley Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Berkeley Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 15, 2026.
- Where is the Berkeley Half Marathon held?
- In Berkeley, California.
- What distances does the Berkeley Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Family 1K.
- How many people run the Berkeley Half Marathon?
- About 7,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Berkeley Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Berkeley Half Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $199.99 (from berkeleyhalfmarathon.com, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Berkeley Half Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM PST.
- What is the course like at the Berkeley Half Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 630 ft gain (official course data); USATF certified.
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