San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
San Diego, CA 92129, US, United States of America · Saturday 19 December 2026
The San Diego Holiday Half Marathon is a festive, fun-filled race that embraces the holiday spirit. Taking place along the beautiful San Diego Bay, the race route offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the city’s skyline. Participants run through scenic neighborhoods and historical landmarks, all while being surrounded by festive cheer, with costumes, holiday music, and lively spectators boosting the holiday mood.
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Adjusted Time
1:48:18
Time difference: +3.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain108m
Elevation High227m
Elevation Low7m
Weather Forecast
High25°C
Low17°C
Chance of Rain3%
How hard is San Diego Holiday Half Marathon?
Moderateharder than 60% of half marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, San Diego Holiday Half Marathon plays about 4 minutes slower than an average road half marathon for a 1:30 runner. It ranks #180 hardest of 450 half marathons we analyse, and #60 of 145 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at San Diego Holiday Half Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road half marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On San Diego Holiday Half Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30:00 | 1:32:13 | +02:13 |
| 1:45:00 | 1:48:18 | +03:18 |
| 2:00:00 | 2:04:27 | +04:27 |
| 2:15:00 | 2:20:42 | +05:42 |
| 2:30:00 | 2:37:00 | +07:00 |
| 2:45:00 | 2:53:23 | +08:23 |
| 3:00:00 | 3:09:49 | +09:49 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
San Diego Holiday Half Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
San Diego Holiday Half Marathon is a half marathon held in San Diego, CA 92129, US, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 19 December 2026. The course is run on road surface with 108m of total climbing, with its high point near 227m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official San Diego Holiday Half Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 108m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course, ranging between roughly 7m and 227m above sea level. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for December, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 17°C and 25°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance on race day. There is a low chance of rain (3%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
San Diego Holiday Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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