The San Diego Half Marathon & 5k's signature scenic route begins between Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center on palm-tree lined Harbor Drive and continues with spectacular views of the USS Midway Museum, San Diego Bay, San Diego’s skyline, Harbor Island, Spanish Landing Park and Cancer Survivor Park. Then it makes its way through historic Liberty Station while passing NTC Park (formerly, the Naval Training Center) and the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Next, it’s up Washington Street through the neighborhoods of Mission Hills and Hillcrest. The last few miles coast gradually downhill, passing beautiful Balboa Park and lead right back into downtown, with an epic finish inside Petco Park!
Take Transit to the Starting Line
Take the Green Line to Gaslamp Quarter station for the closest access to the starting line. Use our Trip Planner for directions.
Use Contactless Payment to pay for your fare! MTS riders can easily tap-to-pay on a validator with debit or credit cards, smartphones, or smartwatches. Enjoy quick, hassle-free fare processing on buses and rail platforms—just tap and ride away - get more information here! Limit one payment type per person.
Service Impacts
Expect minor delays from 7:00am - 11:00am in downtown San Diego.
Address and Directions
5th Avenue and Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
United States