San Diego Half Marathon 2026
A beautiful coastal course through San Diego's waterfront neighborhoods. Running in early March means comfortable temperatures and stunning Pacific Ocean views. The course features gentle rolling hills through Harbor Island and the Embarcadero.
Course Highlights
- Start near Cabrillo National Monument
- Ocean views along Harbor Island
- Run through the Embarcadero
- Gentle rolling terrain with a net downhill finish
Race Day Conditions
Mixed terrain — some rolling hills with flat stretches.
Mild — light clothing, stay hydrated early.
This is historical planning context, not a weather forecast.
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How to prepare for this course
Your plan should account for the mixed 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.
Half marathon race pace strategy
Plan for effort changes across rolling terrain rather than treating every mile as identical.
Half marathon weather strategy
Use the historical 60°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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