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Pacific Beachfest 5K • Event Details
Pacific Beachfest 5K | San Diego’s Largest Beach Run!
The 9th Annual Pacific Beachfest 5K is BACK and in-person on Saturday October 2, 2021! Join us for San Diego’s largest beach run with this half beach/half boardwalk 5K. All participants receive the always popular tank top (unisex or female sizes), custom finisher’s medal, chip timing and one complimentary from PB Shore Club.
UPDATE (August 29, 2021): Pacific Beachfest 5K is typically hosted as the run that kicks off the festival, Pacific Beachfest. Unfortunately, the 2021 festival will be cancelled due to challenges indirectly related to COVID-19. While the festival is cancelled, the run is still on! Although it’s a little late for us to change the 5K event name, we still plan to deliver a great 5K, fun SWAG with the tank top and medal, and an awesome post-event party at PB Shore Club. We are also partnering with a number of local PB businesses so you can treat yourself to an entire beach day!
While we are sad the festival will not happen in 2021, we are grateful for everyone that still enjoys this super fun 5K and makes a day of supporting all the great local businesses in Pacific Beach. We promise to deliver a memorable day for you at the beach!
Dates/Time
Date: Saturday, October 2nd
5K Early Wave: 8:30am
5K Main Wave: 10:00am
Kids 1K Run: 11:00am
Location: On the Beach!
Registration
$45 | 5K Registration
- Final Price Jump – Thursday, 9/9 at 11:59PM!
$25 | Kids 1K Fun Run
Swag
5K Runners Receive:
- PBFest5K Tank Top
- Custom Finisher Medal
– includes bottle opener
- Chip Timing ⌚ – New in 2021!
- Complimentary Drink Ticket at PB Shore Club
Check Out the History of the Tank Top!
Age Group Awards
2021 Pacific Beachfest 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 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 54, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 – 79, 80+.
The Early Wave & the Main Wave will receive awards separately!
You must pick up your awards after the event at the San Diego Running Co. booth in the vendor village!
Pacific Beachfest 5K • Swag
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 Beachfest 5K • Course Map
Pacific Beachfest 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!
Mail My Packet
Where are the packet pick-up locations?
All participants will have two early in-person packet pick up options for Pacific Beachfest 5K:
Packet Pick Up #1:
Packet Pick Up #2:
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.
Event day pick-up is available starting at 7:30am but we strongly encourage you to come to one of the early packet pick-ups to avoid delays!
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 Beachfest 5K • Results
Male 5K Course Record
17:48 - Tetsunori Sakamoto - 2019
Female 5K Course Record
19:37 - Minori Hayakari - 2019
Age Group Awards
2021 Pacific Beachfest 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 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 54, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 – 79, 80+.
The Early Wave & the Main Wave will receive awards separately!
You must pick up your awards after the event at the San Diego Running Co. booth in the vendor village!
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 Beachfest 5K • Photos
2019 Photos
All Photos are FREE to download!
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Pacific Beachfest 5K • FAQs
What is the location of the start line?
- The start line is located on the beach at 700 Thomas Avenue.
If I sign up for one wave, can I participate in the others?
- You will only be able to participate in the wave which you have registered for.
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 run in the sand?
- YES, the race consists of approximately 1.75 miles of running in the sand and 1.35 miles of running along the boardwalk.
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?
- YES, we will award the same age group awards for both 5K waves. Awards will be distributed after the event to the following categories for both men and women: Top 3 Overall, 13 & Under, 14 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 54, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 – 79, 80+.
Pacific Beachfest 5K
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