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Pacific Beachfest 5K • Event Details
Pacific Beachfest 5K | Beach. Beer. Bands.
Pacific Beachfest 5K Runners – With Governor Newsom’s announcement that California will plan to open starting June 15th, we are hopeful we can host the Pacific Beachfest 5K on Saturday, October 2nd! We are working closely with the City of San Diego and the event partners to make that happen. As soon as we are confident that the permit can move forward, we’ll share more information and open registration!
The 9th Annual Pacific Beachfest 5K is a half-sand/half-boardwalk 5K that kicks off the annual Pacific Beachfest! The 5K kicks off the day that features a San Diego Craft Beer Garden, three stages of live music, hundreds of local vendors, San Diego Fish Taco Competition and much more!
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
$40 | 5K Registration
$25 | Kids 1K Fun Run
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!
Where are the packet pick-up locations?
All participants will have three in person packet pick up options during the month of the challenge.
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.
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
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 the Pacific Beachfest Beer Garden.
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. The Pacific Beachfest gets tens of thousands of visitors throughout the day. While many of them are local, allow extra time to park due to the amount of people driving into the area.
- 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. Additionally we will crown the fastest male and female across both waves as champion!
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