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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charity Half Marathon - $250 fundraising commitment | Half Marathon | Nov 14, 20267:15 AM | Free | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 14, 20267:15 AM | $120$129 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon Relay | Relay | Nov 14, 20267:15 AM | $150$160 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 20267:30 AM | $60$64 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Charity 5K - $250 fundraising commitment | 5K | Nov 14, 20267:30 AM | Free | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Nov 14, 20267:15 AM | $69 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Nov 14, 20267:30 AM | $69 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:17 AM, and the Charity Half Marathon - $250 fundraising commitment starts at 7:15 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.
1600 Vacation Road, 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.
Aggregated from official results (Time Management) for Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2023, the fastest tenth finished in 1:44:41 or better, the top quarter in 1:57:21, and half the field in 2:15:41; the last tenth came in after 3:19:14.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 40-49 | 1:41:05 | 1:15:39 |
| 50-59 | 1:50:29 | 1:32:20 |
| 60-69 | 2:27:52 | 1:42:34 |
| 70+ | 2:52:24 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
Down 76 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2023, the field went from 927 to 378 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:12:38 to 2:15:41.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 378 (-59%) | 2:15:41 | under 1:44:41 | 1:13:30 |
| 2022 | 927 | 2:12:38 | under 1:43:21 | 1:08:02 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2022 5K field finished under 31:47, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
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.
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 77°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.
What the organizers of Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
The cause
Fundraising Incentives. Plan on joining the Thrive Half Marathon & 5K race on November 1st? Support the Make-A-Wish® San Diego by creating your individual fundraiser and participating in the race at no cost! Sign up for the race by…
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The Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5K returns for its 10th year!
We’re excited to THRIVE with you on Saturday, November 14, 2026! More than just a race, it’s an invitation for the entire San Diego community to “Thrive” together—staying active, eating healthy, living well, and giving back. All courses start and finish at Ski Beach in Mission Bay, offering fast, flat stretches with beautiful Mission Bay views and refreshing ocean breezes.
Half Marathon:
Start Time: 7:15AM