2026 San Diego Miles for Melanoma 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $50 on Oct 15, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runner | 5K | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $45$50 after Oct 15, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Participant | – | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $15 | – |
| Walker | 1 Mile | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | $40$45 after Oct 15, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 15, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Runner: $45 until Oct 15, then $50 until Oct 17.
- Virtual Participant: $15 until Oct 17.
- Walker: $40 until Oct 15, then $45 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in San Diego runs 36:54, about 11:53 a mile, based on 16 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:50 and men in 34:11.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the Runner starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3000 N Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109
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 17 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 81°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
- 3000 N Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 San Diego Miles for Melanoma 5K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 15, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 3000 N Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA 92109.
From the organizers
The cure for melanoma begins with me...and the Miles for Melanoma community coming together to run, walk and raise funds for the Melanoma Research Foundation.