La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K
From Kiwanis Club of La Jolla
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 6:30AM PDT
- Location San Diego, California
- Price $53.34 - $127.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of La Jolla on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This exciting event takes place in the stunning coastal city of Del Mar, San Diego, and welcomes runners of all levels to participate in its spectacular point-to-point race.
The La Jolla Half Marathon boasts a breathtaking course that starts at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and winds along the picturesque coastline, culminating in a challenging ascent to the summit of Torrey Pines State Park. As participants navigate this beautiful route, they'll enjoy rolling hills atop the mesa before descending through the charming La Jolla Shores neighborhood, ultimately finishing at the iconic La Jolla Cove. For those seeking a shorter challenge, the La Jolla Shores 5K offers a mostly downhill course, showcasing some of the most scenic views along the last 3.1 miles of the half marathon. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience the beauty of San Diego while achieving your personal best!
The La Jolla Half Marathon boasts a breathtaking course that starts at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and winds along the picturesque coastline, culminating in a challenging ascent to the summit of Torrey Pines State Park. As participants navigate this beautiful route, they'll enjoy rolling hills atop the mesa before descending through the charming La Jolla Shores neighborhood, ultimately finishing at the iconic La Jolla Cove. For those seeking a shorter challenge, the La Jolla Shores 5K offers a mostly downhill course, showcasing some of the most scenic views along the last 3.1 miles of the half marathon. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience the beauty of San Diego while achieving your personal best!
La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K
Sat 16th May 2026
Organiser's Description
The La Jolla Half Marathon is one of America's most picturesque and beautiful point-to-point races. Starting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the course follows a scenic coastal route before reaching the challenging climb to the summit of Torrey Pines State Park. The course then rolls atop Torrey Pines mesa, continues down through residential La Jolla Shores, and finishes at La Jolla Cove.
For those interested in a shorter option, the La Jolla Shores 5K offers a mostly downhill course and features some of the most scenic views of the last 3.1 miles of the half marathon course.
For those interested in a shorter option, the La Jolla Shores 5K offers a mostly downhill course and features some of the most scenic views of the last 3.1 miles of the half marathon course.
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