San Diego, United States of America · Saturday 10 April 2027
The San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon is an award-winning loop course along some of the best of San Diego’s coastline. Experience beautiful beaches to picturesque bays, you’ll run past SeaWorld, Belmont Park, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, and Sail Bay — the best of San Diego in one unforgettable course. With only 165 feet of total elevation gain, this is one of California’s flattest and fastest half marathons — perfect for chasing a PR or enjoying the ultimate destination race in San Diego. Register today and join us on April 10, 2027.
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon is a half marathon held in San Diego, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 10 April 2027. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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