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Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K • Event Details
Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K | San Diego’s Newest Half Marathon
The Inaugural Pacific Beach Half Marathon and the 10th Annual Pacific Beach 5K are taking over the beach on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Rally your crew for this one-of-a-kind San Diego race! Come on out and join the party on the beach! 

The Inaugural Pacific Beach Half Marathon is a point-to-point race starting at De Anza Cove in Mission Bay Park and ending with an epic beach finish in Pacific Beach! Runners will enjoy a scenic water front course where they will pass by Tecolote Shores, Hospitality Point, West Mission Bay Dr. Bridge and Mission Beach.
The Half Marathon course is 99% on paved pathways and closed roads. The only portion of the race on the sand is the final 0.2 miles for an iconic finish on the hard-packed sand. All soft sand crossings will have rubber mats for easy crossing!
Dates/Time
Date: Saturday, October 1st
Half Marathon Start Time: 6:30AM
- Start Line – De Anza Cove parking lot, Mission Bay Park
5K Start Time: 10:00am
- Start Line – On the Beach! (700 Thomas Ave.)
Kids 1K Start Time: 11:00am
- Start Line – On the Beach! (700 Thomas Ave)
Registration
$89 | Half Marathon Registration
$40 | 5K Registration
$25 | Kids 1K Fun Run
Swag
All Runners Receive:
- Pacific Beach Tank Top

- Custom Finisher Medal

- Chip Timing ⌚
- Free Photos 📷
- Complimentary Drink Ticket

Swag pictured is from 2021. We will release the 2022 Tank Top and Medal soon!
Check Out the History of the Tank Top!
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, 30 – 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!
Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K • Swag
All Runners Receive:
- Pacific Beach Tank Top

- Custom Finisher Medal

- Chip Timing ⌚
- Free Photos 📷
- Complimentary Drink Ticket

Swag pictured is from 2021. We will release the 2022 Tank Top and Medal soon!
Check Out the History of the Tank Top!
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

Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K • Course Maps
Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K • Packet Pick-Up
FREE - Packet Pick Up
Pick up your race packet at one of the scheduled packet pick up locations.
$15 - Mail My Packet
We will mail your packet directly to your house a week prior to the event!
Where are the packet pick-up locations?
COMING SOON!
Official Packet Pick Up Sponsor
Road Runner Sports is the World's Largest Running & Walking Store.
All Pacific Beachfest 5K participants that sign up for Road Runner Sports VIP program will receive a special 20% discount during packet pick-up hours!
Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K • Parking & Shuttles
Parking & Shuttle information for the point-to-point half marathon will be released soon.
Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K • Results
Male 5K Course Record
17:48 - Tetsunori Sakamoto - 2019
Female 5K Course Record
19:37 - Minori Hayakari - 2019
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, 30 – 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!
2021 Results
Congratulations to all the finishers of the 9th Annual Pacific Beachfest 5K!
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2020 Results
Times shown are for participants who have uploaded their virtual results.
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2019 Results
Results shown for participants who selected chip timing.
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2018 Results
Results shown for participants who selected chip timing.
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2017 Results
Results shown for participants who selected chip timing.
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2016 Results
Results shown for participants who selected chip timing.
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Official Timing Partner
TimingHQ is your one-stop shop for timing and event management. TimingHQ is a international timing company aimed at providing the best possible race experience to race directors and participants.
Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K • Photos
2021 Photos
All Photos are FREE to download!
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2019 Photos
All Photos are FREE to download!
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Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K • FAQs
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.
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!
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.
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, 30 – 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!
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