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Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

San Diego, California
Entry from
$64
Days to go
39

At a glance

Date
Nov 14, 2026
Location
San Diego, California
Distances
Half Marathon, 5K
Registration
Registration open until Nov 14, 2026, via runsignup.com
Prize money
$3,000 purse
Prize payout
The 2026 Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon offers more than $3,000 in prize money for both top overall finishers AND top overall age graded masters athletes. Half Marathon only. Prize purse awards must be claimed at the event; any unclaimed awards will be donated to Make-A-Wish San Diego.
Prize source
thrivehalfmarathon.comVerified Sep 27, 2026
Official site
thrivehalfmarathon.com
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Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

The Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5K returns for its 10th 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:

Official Thrive Short Sleeve Tech Tee

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/.

Key dates

Registration opens

Dec 30, 2025

Tier 1 ends

Feb 16, 2026

Tier 2 ends

May 18, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Sep 28, 2026

Tier 4 ends

Oct 19, 2026

13d

Standard ends

Nov 9, 2026

34d

Tier 5 ends

Nov 9, 2026

34d

Registration closes

Nov 14, 2026

39d

Race day

Nov 14, 2026

39d

Tier 6 ends

Nov 14, 2026

39d

Pricing

Half Marathon Relay

Tier 4, then $170 from Oct 19, 2026

$160

Half Marathon

Tier 4, then $139 from Oct 19, 2026

$129

Virtual 5K

Standard, until Nov 9, 2026

$69

Virtual Half Marathon

Standard, until Nov 9, 2026

$69

5K

Tier 4, then $69 from Oct 19, 2026

$64

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