Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

About the Event

The Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5K returns for its 9th 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.

Half Marathon Relay:

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/.

5K:

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/.

Entry Includes:

Exclusive Performance Tech Long Sleeve (Half Marathon & Half Marathon Relay)
Official Thrive Short Sleeve Tech Tee (5K)
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/.

Races Offered

Charity Half Marathon - $250 fundraising commitment

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:15

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$0.00

Half Marathon

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:15

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$99.00

Half Marathon Relay

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:15

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$120.00

Virtual Half Marathon

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:15

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$69.00

5K

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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07:30

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$44.00

Charity 5K - $250 fundraising commitment

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$0.00

Virtual 5K

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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07:30

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$69.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in San Diego.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.1° / 20.6°

wb_sunny 7.0° / 17.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.5 /

water_drop 60.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.1° / 20.6°

wb_sunny 7.0° / 17.6°

air 9.5 km/h

water_drop 60.0%

About San Diego

From balmy beaches with a laid-back attitude to a gleaming modern image, San Diego offers much for the tourist to enjoy. Situated on the Southern California seacoast, San Diego is the second largest city in the state, with 1.4 million residents (2020), and has long attracted travelers for its ideal climate, miles of beaches, and location on the Mexican border right across from Tijuana.