America's Finest City Half Marathon 2026
A point-to-point San Diego classic from Cabrillo National Monument to Balboa Park.
Course Highlights
- Start at Cabrillo National Monument
- Coastal views of the Pacific and San Diego Bay
- Point-to-point finish in Balboa Park
- One of San Diego's longest-running half marathons
Race Day Conditions
Hilly course — train on hills and conserve energy on the climbs.
Mild — light clothing, stay hydrated early.
This is historical planning context, not a weather forecast.
Official organizer websiteRecommended Training Plans
With 1 weeks until race day, we recommend a 14-week training plan. Start by May 10, 2026 to use the full build.
How to prepare for this course
Your plan should account for the hilly road course in San Diego, plus the conditions runners commonly encounter around this event. These resources add race-specific context without creating a duplicate training URL.
Hilly half marathon strategy
Build hill strength and practice controlled climbing effort instead of forcing flat-road pace uphill.
Half marathon weather strategy
Use the historical 70°F average as a packing and pacing prompt, not a race-day forecast.
Two-week taper guide
Arrive fresh by reducing training stress while keeping familiar movement in the final two weeks.
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