Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
About the Event
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
- Experience 13.1 miles of scenic San Diego beauty on a loop course that starts on Ingraham Street, winds along Mission Bay, and finishes at Ski Beach. Enjoy fast, flat stretches, picturesque bay views, and refreshing ocean breezes as you chase your personal best.
- Go to thrivehalfmarathon.com/halfmarathon/ for more information.
- Start Time: 7:15AM
- Take on the Half Marathon Relay with a partner and split the challenge of 13.1 miles! Each runner will cover approximately 6.5 miles before handing off the "baton" to your teammate at Telecote Shores. This scenic route along Crown Point starts on Ingraham St and finishes at Ski Beach in Mission Bay, featuring fast, flat stretches, breathtaking bay views, and refreshing ocean breezes.
- For more information go to thrivehalfmarathon.com/halfmarathon-relay/.
- Start Time: 7:30AM
- The 5K is a scenic loop route along Crown Point that starts on Ingraham St and finishes at Ski Beach in Mission Bay.
- For more information go to thrivehalfmarathon.com/5k/.
- Official Thrive Short Sleeve Tech Tee
- Racer Bib
- Finisher Medal Unique to Each Distance
- Chip Race Timing
- Live Finish Results and Rankings
- Award Winner Prizes
- Overall & Age Group Awards
- Access to Thrive Expo
Virtual Runners:
- For runners who can’t make it to San Diego but still want to participate and benefit Make-A-Wish San Diego! Complete your distance anytime during race week and post your results to the virtual leaderboard.
- For more information go to thrivehalfmarathon.com/virtual-runners/
Charity:
Run to benefit Make-A-Wish® San Diego! Join us in granting wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses. Donate today to show your support for Make-A-Wish® San Diego on Race Day.
For more information on Make-A-Wish San Diego, visit thrivehalfmarathon.com/charity/.
Join fellow runners on November 14, 2026 for the Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in San Diego.
Races Offered
Running
Half Marathon
Start/Finish Line Location: Ski Beach in Mission Bay Start Time: 7:15AM Scenic 13.1-mile loop course around Mission Bay
Half Marathon Relay
Start/Finish Line Location: Ski Beach in Mission Bay Start Time: 7:15AM Scenic 13.1-mile loop course around Mission Bay 2-person event, half-way point at Telecote Shores Each runner will tackle approximately 6 miles before passing the baton, allowing you to share both the effort and the triumph.
5K
Start and Finish Line Location: Ski Beach in Mission Bay Start Time: 7:30AM Scenic 3.1-mile loop course around Crown Point
Charity Half Marathon - $250 fundraising commitment
Get a free entry to the Half Marathon race by fundraising a minimum of $250 toward the Make-a-Wish San Diego! Once you have raised all of the $250, you will receive your free entry! If you have not raised the full commitment, we ask that you fulfill the difference or your purchase a regular entry.
Charity 5K - $250 fundraising commitment
Get a free entry to the 5K race by fundraising a minimum of $250 toward the Make-a-Wish San Diego! Once you have raised all of the $250, you will receive your free entry! If you have not raised the full commitment, we ask that you fulfill the difference or your purchase a regular entry.
Virtual 5K
For runners who can’t make it to San Diego but still want to participate and benefit Make-A-Wish San Diego! Complete your distance anytime during race week and post your results to the virtual leaderboard
Virtual Half Marathon
For runners who can’t make it to San Diego but still want to participate and benefit Make-A-Wish San Diego! Complete your distance anytime during race week and post your results to the virtual leaderboard
About San Diego
Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K takes place in San Diego, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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