Silver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 12K, & 5K - San Diego

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From KOZ Events

  • Date Sun 9th November 2025
  • Time 7:00AM EST
  • Location Coronado, San Diego
  • Price $52.00 - $129.00
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon

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Silver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 12K, & 5K - San Diego

Sun 9th November 2025

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Event summary

Get ready to celebrate Veterans Day in style at the Silver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 12K, and 5K, taking place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in the stunning Coronado area of San Diego! Hosted by KOZ Events, this vibrant race invites participants to choose their ideal distance and enjoy a scenic coastal route that showcases the beauty of San Diego's beaches.

Runners will be treated to an array of exciting perks, including an exclusive button-down Hawaiian shirt or dress, a custom surfboard medal, and access to a lively beach party finish line featuring Seek Beer Co. garden and live music. With entertainment along the course and delicious food trucks waiting at the end, the Silver Strand Veterans Day Run is not just a race; it's a celebration! Join in on this iconic San Diego tradition and create unforgettable memories by the ocean!

Silver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 12K, & 5K - San Diego

Sun 9th November 2025

Runners cross the finish line at a beachside race event with "Silver Strand Half Marathon 10 Miler, 12K, & 5K" in bold text and the date "November 9, 2025" displayed at the bottom. Spectators watch in the background. Aerial view of the Silver Strand coastline with houses, water on both sides, and a beach. Text promotes the Silver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 12K, and 5K, with 2025 registration open and a "Learn More" button. A large group of runners pose under a colorful banner reading "Silver Strand Half Marathon" at a race start line. The event details and date, Sunday November 9th, are displayed with palm trees and a classic car graphic. Four women in colorful athletic outfits smile and pose with arms raised at the start of a race. Text promotes the Silver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 12K, & 5K, with 2025 registration now open. Two smiling women with race bibs pose at a finish line. Text promotes the Silver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K, & 5K on Sunday, November 9th, listing race perks and event details over a colorful background. Promotional graphic for Silver Strand Half Marathon shows a blue Hawaiian shirt and dress with palm trees, a surfboard bottle opener medal, and event details: "Run November 9th" with SWAG text and pointing hand graphics.

Organiser's Description

Celebrate Veterans Day at the beach with the Silver Strand Veterans Day Run on Sunday, November 9, 2025 in Coronado! Choose your perfect distance – Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K, or 5K – and race along one of San Diego’s most scenic coastal routes. Every runner scores an exclusive button-down Hawaiian shirt or dress, a custom surfboard medal, and access to the ultimate beach party finish line. Don’t miss this iconic San Diego tradition!
Why You’ll Love It:
• 🌺 Exclusive button-down Hawaiian shirt or dress
• 🏅 Custom surfboard finisher medal
• 🍻 Beach party finish with Seek Beer Co. garden & live music
• 🎶 Entertainment on course + post-race food trucks

Races

  • Half Marathon

    $129.00

    CLOSED

  • 10 Mile Run

    $129.00

    CLOSED

  • 12K Run

    $76.00

    CLOSED

  • 5K Run/Walk

    $52.00

    CLOSED

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  • Half Marathon

    $129.00

    CLOSED

  • 10 Mile Run

    $129.00

    CLOSED

  • 12K Run

    $76.00

    CLOSED

  • 5K Run/Walk

    $52.00

    CLOSED

Course Details

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Picture this: A heart-pounding, flat-out run along the closed Silver Strand Highway 79, with the majestic Pacific Ocean on your right and the stunning San Diego Bay on your left. 🌊

But hold onto your running shoes because it's not just a race – it's a BLAST! 🎉 As you tackle the half marathon, 12K, or 10-mile courses, you'll groove to the rhythm of the Taku Drummers, jam to the hottest beats spun by a DJ, and soak in live music that'll have you moving to the groove. 🥁🎵

Silver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 12K, & 5K - San Diego course map
Silver Strand Half Marathon, 10 Mile, 12K, & 5K - San Diego course map

What's Included

There's even more to love:
🏅 Age Group Awards
🌺👕 👗Hawaiian Button-Down Shirt or Hawaiian Dress for All Participants
🏄 Unique Surfboard Finisher Medals for All Distances
🍪 Finish Line Treats
🍺 seek beer co. - Beer Garden
🎶 Live Entertainment Along the Course and at the Finish Line
🏁 Bib
⏱️ Chip Timing

  • 🌺👕 👗Hawaiian Button-Down Shirt or Hawaiian Dress for All Participants
  • 🏄 Unique Surfboard Finisher Medals for All Distances
  • 🎶 Live Entertainment Along the Course and at the Finish Line
  • Finishers Beach Party with food trucks

How to Get There

Directions
HALF MARATHON, 10 MILER & 12K START - Sunset Park, Coronado
Directions are for athlete drop off only. There is NO parking at the startline Park, you may park in the surrounding neighborhood. Take 1-5 south to Hwy 75/Coronado Bridge (Proposed Exit 14A). Go west across the bridge to Orange Ave. Turn left on Orange Ave. Turn right on 10th St. Go 4 blocks and turn left on G Ave. This will take you to Ocean Blvd. The start is 4 blocks to the right. There is NO parking at Sunset Park and along Ocean Blvd, YOU MAY park in the surrounding neighborhood and walk to the start.

5K START - Silver Strand State Beach - 5000 Hwy 75.
Take 5 South to CA-75 N/Palm Ave. Take exit 5A from I-5 S for CA-75/Palm Ave. Continue on CA-75 N to your destination in Coronado- Look for Silver Strand Stae Beach Exit Signs.

5K Participants should park at Silver Strand State Beach, where your start and finish are located.

Location

Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 12K starts in Coronado at Sunset Park and finishes at the Silver Strand State Beach. The 5K Starts and finishes at Silver Strand State Beach. Bus back to the start provided!

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Sunset Park, 101 Ocean Blvd, Coronado, CA 92118, United States

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