Port of San Diego Game Day 5K Run/Walk
- Date Mon 28th December 2026
- Time 7:45AM PST
- Location San Diego, California
- Price $22.70 - $49.51
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Port of San Diego Game Day 5K Run/Walk on Monday, December 28, 2026! This exciting event takes place along San Diego's stunning waterfront and is the perfect way to kick off your Holiday Bowl festivities. Participants will run or walk a flat and scenic 5K course, cheering past an impressive crowd of approximately 100,000 spectators who line the route to watch the nationally televised Holiday Bowl Parade.
The Holiday Bowl 5K is not just a race; it’s a celebration! All registrants will receive a colorful long-sleeve technical t-shirt, a finisher medal, and the chance to enjoy a lively post-race party complete with live music and delicious refreshments. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in various age divisions, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine. So lace up your running shoes and join in the fun—you won’t want to miss this San Diego tradition that promises excitement, camaraderie, and holiday cheer!
The Holiday Bowl 5K is not just a race; it’s a celebration! All registrants will receive a colorful long-sleeve technical t-shirt, a finisher medal, and the chance to enjoy a lively post-race party complete with live music and delicious refreshments. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in various age divisions, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine. So lace up your running shoes and join in the fun—you won’t want to miss this San Diego tradition that promises excitement, camaraderie, and holiday cheer!
Organiser's Description
Holiday Bowl 5K Run/Walk
Monday, December 28, 2026 San Diego, California
Run the waterfront. Race in front of 100,000 spectators. Kick off the nationally televised Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade!
Start your Holiday Bowl celebration with one of San Diego's most exciting 5Ks!
The Holiday Bowl 5K Run/Walk takes you along a flat, fast and scenic course on San Diego's beautiful waterfront before the streets come alive for the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade.
The best part? You'll help kick off the parade and run past approximately 100,000 spectators lining the route!
Whether you're racing for a fast 5K, walking with friends and family, or simply looking for an unforgettable way to experience Holiday Bowl festivities, this is a San Diego tradition you won't want to miss.
Your Holiday Bowl 5K Experience
Your registration includes:
Finisher Medal for all participants
Colorful Long-Sleeve Technical T-Shirt with adult and youth sizes available
Flat, Fast & Scenic Waterfront Course
Run Past 100,000 Parade Spectators
Kick Off the Nationally Televised Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade
Age-Division Awards for the top 3 male and female 5K finishers in each age division
Post-Race Party with live music
Finish-Line Refreshments, Fresh Fruit & Munchies
Stay and Watch the Parade after you finish!
Fun at the Finish
Don't rush home after you cross the finish linethe celebration is just getting started!
Join us for the post-race party near Tuna Harbor Park, featuring live music, refreshments, fresh fruit, snacks and plenty of Holiday Bowl fun.
Then find a great spot and enjoy the remainder of the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade, featuring colorful floats, marching bands and huge inflatable characters traveling along San Diego's waterfront.
Run the 5K, celebrate at the finish and stay for the parade!
Age Divisions & Awards
Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female 5K finishers in each age division:
12 & Under
1317
1824
2529
3034
3539
4044
4549
5054
5559
6064
6569
7074
7579
80+
Military Current & Former
Clydesdale/Athena Males 220 lbs+ / Females 165 lbs+
40+ Clydesdale/Athena Males 220 lbs+ / Females 165 lbs+
Race Day Registration & Bib Pickup
Monday, December 28, 2026
Race-day registration and bib pickup begin at 6:00 AM in front of the Wyndham San Diego Bayside, near the corner of Harbor Drive and Ash Street.
Location:
1355 N. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Registration and bib pickup close at 7:30 AM.
Please allow plenty of time for parking, registration/bib pickup and getting to the start area.
T-Shirt Pickup
Race shirts will be distributed at the finish line.
Run. Walk. Celebrate San Diego.
From the waterfront course and thousands of cheering spectators to your finisher medal and the spectacular Holiday Bowl Parade, this is much more than a 5K.
Make the Holiday Bowl 5K Run/Walk part of your 2026 Holiday Bowl celebration!
Questions?
Email info@kozevents.com
Monday, December 28, 2026 San Diego, California
Run the waterfront. Race in front of 100,000 spectators. Kick off the nationally televised Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade!
Start your Holiday Bowl celebration with one of San Diego's most exciting 5Ks!
The Holiday Bowl 5K Run/Walk takes you along a flat, fast and scenic course on San Diego's beautiful waterfront before the streets come alive for the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade.
The best part? You'll help kick off the parade and run past approximately 100,000 spectators lining the route!
Whether you're racing for a fast 5K, walking with friends and family, or simply looking for an unforgettable way to experience Holiday Bowl festivities, this is a San Diego tradition you won't want to miss.
Your Holiday Bowl 5K Experience
Your registration includes:
Finisher Medal for all participants
Colorful Long-Sleeve Technical T-Shirt with adult and youth sizes available
Flat, Fast & Scenic Waterfront Course
Run Past 100,000 Parade Spectators
Kick Off the Nationally Televised Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade
Age-Division Awards for the top 3 male and female 5K finishers in each age division
Post-Race Party with live music
Finish-Line Refreshments, Fresh Fruit & Munchies
Stay and Watch the Parade after you finish!
Fun at the Finish
Don't rush home after you cross the finish linethe celebration is just getting started!
Join us for the post-race party near Tuna Harbor Park, featuring live music, refreshments, fresh fruit, snacks and plenty of Holiday Bowl fun.
Then find a great spot and enjoy the remainder of the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade, featuring colorful floats, marching bands and huge inflatable characters traveling along San Diego's waterfront.
Run the 5K, celebrate at the finish and stay for the parade!
Age Divisions & Awards
Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female 5K finishers in each age division:
12 & Under
1317
1824
2529
3034
3539
4044
4549
5054
5559
6064
6569
7074
7579
80+
Military Current & Former
Clydesdale/Athena Males 220 lbs+ / Females 165 lbs+
40+ Clydesdale/Athena Males 220 lbs+ / Females 165 lbs+
Race Day Registration & Bib Pickup
Monday, December 28, 2026
Race-day registration and bib pickup begin at 6:00 AM in front of the Wyndham San Diego Bayside, near the corner of Harbor Drive and Ash Street.
Location:
1355 N. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Registration and bib pickup close at 7:30 AM.
Please allow plenty of time for parking, registration/bib pickup and getting to the start area.
T-Shirt Pickup
Race shirts will be distributed at the finish line.
Run. Walk. Celebrate San Diego.
From the waterfront course and thousands of cheering spectators to your finisher medal and the spectacular Holiday Bowl Parade, this is much more than a 5K.
Make the Holiday Bowl 5K Run/Walk part of your 2026 Holiday Bowl celebration!
Questions?
Email info@kozevents.com
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