Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

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/.