The San Jose Half Marathon & 8K takes place on Saturday, 30 May and Sunday, 31 May 2026 at Santana Row in San Jose, California. This running party features a flat and fast half marathon course and an 8K (5 miles), both including the festive Mariachi Mile. Saturday events include the Speed City Mile and a Kids Fun Run (408 Kids Fun Run). The race starts and finishes at Santana Row, with post‑race specials at some of the Bay Area's best restaurants and bars. The event benefits Special Olympics Northern California (39% of $10,000 goal raised as of now).
| Event | Day / Date | Start Time | Inclusions | Course Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon (13.1 miles) | Sunday, 31 May 2026 | 7:30 AM PDT (start time per schedule, though text mentions 8:00 am)备 | 100% organic cotton t‑shirt + finisher medal | Flat & fast + Mariachi Mile | 8K (5 miles) | Sunday, 31 May 2026 | 7:30 AM PDT | 100% organic cotton t‑shirt + finisher medal | Festive Mariachi Mile | 士Speed City Mile | Saturday, 30 May 2026 | 9:00 AM PDT | Unique Speed City Mile pin | Fun 1‑mile race | 士408 Kids Fun Run | Saturday, 30 May 2026 | 9:00 AM PDT | Finisher medal (100m to 1K, based on age) | Youth race | 士Remote Runner (virtual) | Any day | Self‑directed | 100% organic cotton t‑shirt + finisher medal + bib (shipped) | Run half marathon or 8K remotely |
Important information:
For more information, contact Run Local via the event website. Register before 7 May 2026 to secure your spot. The half marathon and 8K are limited to 2,500 participants each.
May 31, 2026
Distance — 8km
Type — Running
07:30
$60.23
May 31, 2026
Distance — 21km
Type — Running
07:30
$109.50
May 31, 2026
Distance — 0.4km
Type — Running
07:30
$21.90
May 31, 2026
Distance — 1mi
Type — Running
07:30
$21.90
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in San Jose.
Learn more about the host city, San Jose.
Often called "the capital of Silicon Valley", San Jose is the largest city in the Bay Area, 3rd largest in California, and the 12th largest city in the United States, with a population of over 997,000 residents as of 2024. It was named the 6th safest big city in the U.S. in 2015. This clean, sprawling metropolis has sports, beautiful vistas, and ethnic enclaves and bleeds into the greater Bay Area for travelers who want to take their time in Northern California.
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