8K Al Amancer - 2026 | San Juan, United States

About the Event

Join us for the 3rd edition of the 8K al Amanecer, a unique early morning run through the historic streets of Old San Juan. This race offers a one of a kind experience as runners take in the beauty of the city at sunrise, with ocean views, iconic landmarks, and a vibrant running community.

The 8K distance is designed for runners looking for something different. It sits right between the traditional 5K and 10K, making it perfect if you want to challenge yourself and take the next step in your running journey. Whether you are building toward your first 10K or simply looking for a fun and scenic race, this event is for you.

Participants can expect a well organized course, hydration stations, and a great atmosphere from start to finish. The race starts and ends near En La Meta Running Store, creating a central hub for runners, supporters, and sponsors.

Come run with us at sunrise and experience San Juan in a whole new way.

Event Details:

Date: June 14, 2026
Start Time: 6:00 AM
Location: Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Distance: 8 Kilometers

Races Offered

8K Al Amanecer - Registration Fee

Aug 23, 2026

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Distance — 8K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

10:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in San Juan.

thermostat Temperature

25.2° / 32.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

28.9° / 34.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 3m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

75.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:05

nightlight Sunset

18:49

About San Juan

Learn more about the host city, San Juan.

San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico and its largest city, with 342,000 (2020) inhabitants in the municipality and 2,203,000 in the metropolitan area. Founded in 1521 by the Spanish conquistadors, San Juan is the oldest city under the jurisdiction of the United States. San Juan is located in the north-east coast of Puerto Rico and features distinctly centuries-old architecture, such as Spanish military forts built from the 1540s to 1800s, an active harbor, and a very active economic area in the Hato Rey and Santurce districts. San Juan has magnificent beaches, hotels, plazas, historic sites, and museums.