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Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 6:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Entry fee
- From $45
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 4, 20266:30 AM | $50 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Oct 4, 20267:30 AM | $45 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Oct 4, 20267:30 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $50 until Oct 3.
- 10K and 5k: $45 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in California ($50).
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 6:43 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 6:30 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (3 years)5k
33
finishers
33:41
median (10:50 /mi)
21:52
winning time
48% / 52%
women / men
10K
32
finishers
1:04:32
median (10:23 /mi)
44:51
winning time
59% / 41%
women / men
Half Marathon
15
finishers
2:00:13
median (9:10 /mi)
1:21:11
winning time
40% / 60%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon?
At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 26:58 or better, the top quarter in 29:22, and half the field in 33:41; the last tenth came in after 47:32.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 52:54 or better, the top quarter in 57:41, and half the field in 1:04:32; the last tenth came in after 1:25:16.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:33:04 or better, the top quarter in 1:52:19, and half the field in 2:00:13; the last tenth came in after 2:41:31.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 35:14 | 30:09 |
| 30-39 | 35:22 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 41 percent since 2023.
135
2023
217
2024
80
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 62 to 33 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:31 to 33:41.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 (-62%) | 33:41 | under 26:58 | 21:52 |
| 2024 | 86 (+39%) | 34:11 | under 24:04 | 18:05 |
| 2023 | 62 | 32:31 | under 23:59 | 18:00 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 29:19, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most California half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2024 half marathon field finished under 1:52:03, against 1:57:04 in a typical California half marathon, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- 10K: About average for California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2024 10K field finished under 55:52, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 83°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash – 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $50, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in California ($50).
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 33 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 33:41 and the winner ran 21:52.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 29:19, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 200 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
One race. Three holidays. Endless vibes. Why pick just one when you can run through spooky season, gratitude, and holiday cheer all at once? The stores do it, now it’s our turn. Hallo-Thanks-Mas Dash is the ultimate mashup of fright, feast, and festivity!
Details
Start Location: Embarcadero Marina Park South, San Diego – Google Maps
Parking: Embarcadero Marina Park South offers on-site parking that is $2.50/hour between 10am and 8pm. There is also metered parking in the area.
Event Schedule
6:00am – Bib pick-up opens at the start
6:30am – Half marathon start
7:30am – 5k & 10k start
10:00am – Course closes (3 hours, 30 minutes for the Half)
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