Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K

About this event

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: 7:00AM

• Experience 13.1 miles of scenic San Diego beauty on a loop route starting near Vacation Isle Park, adjacent to 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: 7:00AM

• 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 and finishes near Vacation Isle Park, adjacent to Ingraham Street 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: 7:15 AM

• The 5K is a scenic loop route along Crown Point that starts and finishes near Vacation Isle Park, adjacent to Ingraham Street 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/ .