2026 - City to the Sea Half Marathon & 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- San Luis Obispo, California
- Entry fee
- From $50
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City to the Sea 5K | 5K | Oct 18, 20267:00 AM | $50 | 500 |
| City to the Sea Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 18, 20267:00 AM | $125 | 3,000 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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How the price compares
At $125, entry is about 150 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in California runs 2:19:26, about 10:38 a mile, based on 156 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:13 and men in 2:09:53.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the City to the Sea 5K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 280 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
989 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 18 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 85°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 989 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 280 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 - City to the Sea Half Marathon & 5K?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $125, entry is about 150 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 989 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
From the organizers
CUESTA COLLEGE'S - CITY TO THE SEA HALF MARATHON & 5K
RUNNING WAREHOUSE - HALF MARATHON (13.1 MILES)
Start with the sunrise at historic Mission Plaza for this one of a kind race. The City to the Sea Half Marathon, presented by Running Warehouse, is a breathtaking point-to-point race beginning in San Luis Obispo. The course guides runners past iconic local landmarks, through scenic country backroads, and along the picturesque Bob Jones Trail, culminating at the edge of the Pacific Ocean in the charming coastal community of Avila Beach.
This beautiful course delivers a truly unique Central Coast experience - from the charm of downtown SLO to the relaxing vibes of the Pacific shoreline.