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Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K is a half marathon, Half Marathon Relay and 5K event held in San Diego, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 14, 2026. About 973 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 14, 2026
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Field size
- ~973 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Distances
- Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 5K
- Field size
- About 973 runners
- Course
- 80 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- thrivehalfmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $128.20 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 7:15 AM PST
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface; 80 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data); USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface; 30 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Typical race-day weather
- about 59°F at the start, 92% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5K returns for its 10th year! We’re excited to THRIVE with you on Saturday, November 14, 2026! More than just a race, it’s an invitation for the entire San Diego community to “Thrive” together—staying active, eating healthy, living well, and giving back. All courses start and finish at Ski Beach in Mission Bay, offering fast, flat stretches with beautiful Mission Bay views and refreshing ocean breezes. Half Marathon: Start Time: 7:15AM Experience 13.…
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Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K: common questions
- When is the Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Where is the Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K held?
- In San Diego, California.
- What distances does the Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K offer?
- Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay and 5K.
- How many people run the Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K?
- About 973 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 Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $128.20 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K start?
- 7:15 AM PST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K?
- about 59°F at the start, 92% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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