Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K

Race Weekend Details

We have all your race weekend information for the 2022 Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K in one place! We cannot wait to see you at your starting line on Saturday, October 1st!

Early Packet Pick-Up

Early packet pick-up is MANDATORY for all half marathoners. You ONLY can skip if you had your packet (tank top, bib) mailed in advance. There is NO event day pick-up for half marathoners. For 5K runners, early pick-up is optional but highly encouraged.

WHERE: Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Dr., San Diego, CA 92111

WHEN:

• Thursday, September 29th: 3 – 7pm
• Friday, September 30th: 12 – 7pm

ROAD RUNNER SPORTS OFFER: Join the VIP Family at the packet pick-up and enjoy $10 instant rewards cash to spend on anything! Already a VIP? Earn 2X rewards cash on any purchases that day!

REMINDERS:

• All half marathon participants must pick up their goods in advance. There is NO event day pick-up
• If you purchased Mail My Packet, you do not need to come to the packet pick-up.
• You can pick-up for someone else as long as you have a photo of their ID (e.g. they text you a picture of their ID).
• If you are registered for the 5K, there is event day pick-up. However, we do encourage you to come to one of the early pick-up days. Event day pick-up will start at 8:30a located ON the beach near 700 Thomas Ave, San Diego, CA 92109.

YOU WILL PICK-UP:

• Race bib
• Tank top
• Complimentary drink ticket (included on race bib)
• Plus: Special offer from Road Runner Sports

Schedule

• 5:00a: First shuttle leaves for Half Marathon start
• 6:00a: Last shuttle leaves for Half Marathon start
• 6:30a: Half Marathon starts
• 6:45a: Half Marathon start line closes
• 10:00a: 5K starts
• 10:10a: 5K start line closes
• 11:00a: 1K Kids Run starts
• 11:00a: Pacific Beachfest beer garden opens

Start/Finish Locations

Here is a quick reference for your start/finish locations. For a more detailed view of transportation, parking and shuttle, go HERE.

Half Marathon Start Line: De Anza Cove, 3000 North Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109

Half Marathon Finish Line: On the beach, 700 Thomas Ave, San Diego, CA 92109

5K & Kids 1K Start/Finish Line: On the beach, 700 Thomas Ave, San Diego, CA 92109

Parking and Shuttles

Here is a quick reference for your parking and shuttle information. For a more detailed view of transportation, parking and shuttle, go HERE.

HALF MARATHON SHUTTLE

You can park at the finish line and take a shuttle to the start! The shuttle pick-up location and details are:

• Shuttle pick-up location: 801 Grand Ave., San Diego, CA 92109
• Pick-up times: 4:45a – 6:00a. Last shuttle will depart at 6a!
• Parking: Parking options in Pacific Beach will consist of paid parking lots and neighborhood parking. Click HERE for recommended parking lots.
• Note: There is NO shuttle from the finish line to the start line after the event. So you will need to find your own transportation (e.g. ride share) back to your car (about 3 miles to the start line).

HALF MARATHON PARKING AND RIDE SHARE/DROP-OFF

Parking and ride share/drop-off is available at the start at: De Anza Cove, 3000 North Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109. Click HERE for more a map of the parking and ride share/drop-off details.

5K & 1K KIDS RUN PARKING/HALF FINISH LINE PARKING

The 5K will start and finish at the same location. The 5K will be on the beach at approximately 700 Thomas Ave, San Diego, CA 92109. For 5K parking, find neighborhood parking or refer to THIS MAP for paid lots. Parking WILL Be challenging before the 5K so allow 15-30 minutes to park and walk to the event.

POST RACE DRICK TICKET DETAILS

The Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! All participants receive a special drink ticket to one of our three post-race partner bars -OR- at the Pacific Beachfest Beer Garden. Your drink ticket is attached to your bib and will be redeemable at Shore Club, 710 Beach Club & Grill or Maverick’s Beach Club. You must be 21+ and have your ID to redeem your ticket.

Drink Offers/Locations/Times:

• PB Shore Club – 4343 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109: Open at 8:30a. One house draft (brewed by Lost Abbey) or mimosa.
• 710 Beach Club – 710 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 – Open at 9a. One draft beer with the purchase of an item (fuel up with some food!)
• Mavericks Beach Club – 860 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 – Open at 9a. One Viva Tequila Seltzer.
• Pacific Beachfest Beer Garden – 700 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 – Opens at 11a. One craft beer or Cutwater drink.

Gear Check

Gear Check will be available at both the Half Marathon and 5K start lines. Please bring your gear ready in a seal-able bag to check. Don’t pack valuable items. San Diego Running Co. is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Bags may be claimed after your race from the Gear Check tent at the finish line until 11AM. Items left at the start line, on the course, or not claimed on race day will be donated. If you must discard any clothing during the event, we ask that you only do so at water stations. Note: these items will also be donated.

Course Limits

Half Marathon: The course limit is 3 hours and 15 minutes. You must maintain 3 hour and 15 minute finishing pace or 15 minute per mile pace. If you are off this pace you will be moved up along the course and you will still be able to cross the finish line and receive your finisher medal.

5K: All 5K participants must be able to complete the course in one (1) hour. You must maintain a 20 minute-per-mile pace or faster.

The starting line for both race distances will close shortly after the last runner crosses the start line, so please be in position before the race starts at 6:30AM (Half Marathon) and 10:00AM (5K).

Course Support and Fuel

Fully staffed and equipped water stations will have water and a nearby restroom, along with GU energy gel (tri-berry) and GU electrolyte product (lemon-lime) at select water stations. The 5K course water station will be positioned at the halfway point. Half Marathon course aid stations will be located:

MILE 3.1: Water
MILE 5: Water and GU electrolyte and GU energy gels
MILE 6.5: Water and GU electrolyte
MILE 7.5: Water and GU electrolyte
MILE 10.2: Water and GU electrolyte and GU energy gels
MILE 11.5: Water and GU electrolyte

At the finish line, in addition to enjoying GU Energy Hydration Electrolyte Drink, we’ll help you recover with JAMBAR Organic Energy Bars!

Pace Groups

Pacific Beach Half Marathon is excited to partner with OnPace Race to provide you with lots of pacing options to help you achieve your half marathon goal!

Each of the following finishing times will have two OnPace Race Pacers: 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:50, 1:55 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20, 2:30, 2:40, 2:50 and 3:00.

Look for your pace group leader holding a sign with your target pace at the start line. You do not need to register to run with the pace group; simply join them as you wish during the race.

Medical Support

If you experience a medical problem on course, go to the nearest aid station where a medical representative will be called to assist you. If you are unable to finish the race, shuttle transportation to the finish can also be called from every aid station. Additionally, a SAG vehicle will be picking up participants who need transport to the finish. Additional medical staff equipped with first aid and comfort supplies will be located at the final aid stations to provide support as well.

Dog Policy

While we love our dogs, we ask that you please leave them home. No dogs will be allowed on course or in the vendor village/beer garden.

Race Results

Race Results will be live and available immediately after you cross the finish line. Look up your results by scanning the QR Code on your bib or clicking here: RACE RESULTS.

Awards

2022 Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K Overall and Age Group Awards will be distributed after the event to the following categories for both men and women: Top 3 Overall, 13 & Under, 14 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, 70 – 74, 75 – 79, 80+

We ask winners to pick up your award in person after the event at the San Diego Running Co. booth in the vendor village.

Free Race Photos

Race photos will be taken along the course and at the finish provided by 3PIXstudios! You will receive an e-mail with a link to these photos within 3-4 days after the event. These complimentary photos will be free for you to download and share! #pacificbeachhalf #pacificbeach5K.

Last Chance to Join the Half!

The 5K is sold out but there is still a chance to join the half marathon! Tell your friends to register with discount code: JOINME for 10% off. CLICK HERE to register.

Tank Top Sizing Chart:

Female Racerback Tank Top

Fabric: 60% Cotton/40% Poly

Note: Female tank top is semi-fitted. For relaxed fit size up.

High Point Shoulder (HPS) is measured from the highest point of the shoulder to the bottom hem of the shirt.

Bust/Width measures across the bust 1″ below the armhole, seam to seam.

Unisex Tank Top

Fabric: 85% Cotton/15% Poly

Where are the packet pick-up locations?

Packet Pick-Up Locations:

REMINDER – Early Packet Pick-Up is MANDATORY for all Half Marathon participants and highly encouraged for 5K participants. If you are running the half marathon and cannot come on Thursday or Friday, you can have your packet mailed for $15. Click HERE to purchase the packet mailing (deadline September 18, 2022). There is no pick-up available event morning at the starting line.

Packet Pick Up #1:

• Date: Thursday, September 29th 
• Location: Road Runner Sports – 5553 Copley Dr., San Diego, CA 92111
• Time: 3:00PM – 7:00PM

Packet Pick Up #2:

• Date: Friday, September 30th
• Location: Road Runner Sports – 5553 Copley Dr., San Diego, CA 92111
• Time: 12:00PM – 7:00PM

If you are picking up a packet for a friend you MUST bring a copy of their photo ID. A picture of their ID on your cell phone is also acceptable.

Note: For 5K runners, there is the option to pick-up on race morning beginning at 8:30a on the beach at 700 Thomas Ave, San Diego, CA 92109. However, we encourage you to come early to one of the packet pick-ups listed above!

Pacific Beach Half Marathon is excited to partner with OnPace Raceto provide you with lots of pacing options to help you achieve your half marathon goal!

Each of the following finishing times will have two OnPace Race Pacers:

• 1:30 – 6:52 per mile pace
• 1:35 – 7:15 per mile pace
• 1:40 – 7:38 per mile pace
• 1:50 – 8:24 per mile pace
• 1:55 – 8:47 per mile pace
• 2:00 – 9:10 per mile pace
• 2:05 – 9:33 per mile pace
• 2:10 – 9:55 per mile pace
• 2:15 – 10:18 per mile pace
• 2:20 – 10:41 per mile pace
• 2:30 – 11:27 per mile pace
• 2:40 – 12:13 per mile pace
• 2:50 – 12:59 per mile pace
• 3:00 – 13:44 per mile pace

The Half Marathon is a point to point race, meaning the start line and finish line are several miles apart. So please use the information below to decide the best transportation plan for you!

The 5K will start and finish in the same location. The 5K finish line is the same as the half marathon finish line.

HALF MARATHON PARKING AND RIDE SHARE/DROP-OFF

The start line is located at: De Anza Cove, 3000 North Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109. Parking and ride share/drop-off is available at this location.

• Note: there is NO shuttle after the finish of the race to the start line. So you will need to get yourself back to your car (about 3 miles away).

HALF MARATHON ONLY SHUTTLE

You can park at the finish line and take a shuttle to the start! The shuttle pick-up location is:

• 801 Grand Ave., San Diego, CA 92109. 
• Pick-up times: 4:45a – 6:00a. Last shuttle will depart at 6a!
• Parking: Parking options in Pacific Beach will consist of paid parking lots and neighborhood parking. Click HERE for recommended parking lots.

5K & 1K KIDS RUN PARKING/HALF FINISH LINE PARKING

The 5K will start and finish at the same location. The 5K will be on the beach at approximately 700 Thomas Ave, San Diego, CA 92109. For 5K parking, find neighborhood parking or refer to THIS MAP for paid lots. Parking WILL Be challenging before the 5K so allow 15-30 minutes to park and walk to the event.

The Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! All participants receive a special drink ticket to one of our three post-race partner bars -OR- at the Pacific Beachfest Beer Garden. Your drink ticket is attached to your bib and will be redeemable at Shore Club, 710 Beach Club & Grill or Maverick’s Beach Club. You must be 21+ and have your ID to redeem your ticket.

Age Group Awards

2022 Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K Overall and Age Group Awards will be distributed after the event to the following categories for both men and women: Top 3 Overall, 13 & Under, 14 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, 70 – 74, 75 – 79, 80+

You must pick up your awards after the event at the San Diego Running Co. booth in the vendor village!

What is the location of the start line?

• Half Marathon – De Anza Cove Parking Lot at Mission Beach Park
• 5K – The start line is located on the beach at 700 Thomas Avenue.

What is included in my registration?

• Registration includes: race entry, tank top, chip-timed results, custom finishers medal and one complimentary drink ticket at PB Shore Club.

IF there event day registration?

• If the event does not sell out, registration will be available on event morning for $55 for the 5K and $25 for the Kids 1K Run. No registration is available on event day for the half marathon.

Where do I pick up my race packet?

• CLICK HERE to view all the information on packet pick-up.

Can I have my packet mailed to me?

• YES, for a $15 fee we will mail all your participant goods right to your house! The deadline to purchase Mail My Packet is September 18, 2022.

Is the 5K run in the sand?

• YES, the 5K run consists of approximately 1.75 miles of running in the sand and 1.35 miles of running along the boardwalk.
• The Half Marathon race takes place on closed streets and sidewalks along the beach and bay. The end of the race does finish on the beach on mats.

Is there a cut-off time for the Half Marathon?

• YES, you must maintain 3 hour and 15 minute finishing pace or 15 minute per mile pace. If you are off this pace you will be moved up along the course and you will still be able to cross the finish line and receive your finisher medal.

Can I walk the 5K?

• YES, we gladly welcome and encourage walkers. Although there is no defined course cut-off time, we asked that all 5K participants maintain a 20 minute per mile pace to allow us to remain on schedule for later race waves.

Where should I park for the event?

• All parking will be street parking in Pacific Beach.
• CLICK HERE for a map of paid parking lots.

Can I run with my dog?

• NO, per San Diego City regulations, dogs will not be allowed on the beach at the time of the run, unfortunately your four legged running buddy will have to sit this one out.

Can I run with a stroller?

• There are multiple soft sand crossings on the course and one small stair crossing so we HIGHLY RECOMMEND you do NOT run with a stroller.

How do I volunteer?

• If you would like to join the festivities as a volunteer, we would love to have you! Email us at volunteers@sandiegorunningco.com and let us know you would like to volunteer. It takes a lot of support to make this event happen and it wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers!

Does the event benefit an organization?

• The event benefits Discover Pacific Beach, a non-profit that supports the Pacific Beach community, the local beaches and its businesses.
• Learn more about DiscoverPB at www.pacificbeach.org

Where can I find my race results?

• CLICK HERE to find your official race results as well as results from previous years.

Will there be age group awards for both waves?

• 2022 Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K Overall and Age Group Awards will be distributed after the event to the following categories for both men and women: Top 3 Overall, 13 & Under, 14 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49, 50 – 54, 55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, 70 – 74, 75 – 79, 80+You must pick up your awards after the event at the San Diego Running Co. booth in the vendor village!