2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K - San Diego

2026 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K

Sunday November 8th, 2026

Coronado Island - The Crown Jewel of San Diego

🌺 The Most Fun Race in San Diego Starts Here Run the coast. Party on the beach. Take home swag you’ll actually love.

🏄 Surfboard Bottle Opener Medal 🌺 Hawaiian Button-Up Shirt or Runner Dress 🎧 Music on course + Beach Party Finish

✔️ Flat Fast Course ✔️ Closed Roads ✔️ Free Shuttles

🎁 What You Get (This Is Why People Sign Up) This isn’t your average race swag — this is fun, functional, and unforgettable.

🌺 Choose Your Style Hawaiian Button-Up Shirt or Runner Dress Sizes for men, women, and kids 👉 Perfect for matching outfits and family photos

🏄 Surfboard Finisher Medal Bottle Opener Includes removable keychain lanyard 👉 A medal you’ll actually use

💧 Silver Strand Water Bottle Sticker (all participants) 🏅 Exclusive 13.1 Sticker (Half Marathon only)

🎶 Live music + DJs on course 🏖️ Beach party finish with live band & beer garden

🌊 Run Between the Ocean and the Bay A completely closed, flat, fast course along the iconic Silver Strand Highway.

Pacific Ocean on one side San Diego Bay on the other

No traffic. No stress. Just incredible coastal running.

🎧 A Race That Feels Alive

🥁 Taku Drummers 🎧 DJs along the course 🎶 Live music zones

You won’t just run this race — you’ll feel it every mile.

🏖️ Finish Line = Beach Party

Cross the finish line and step straight into:

🍺 Beachfront Beer Garden 🎸 Live Band 🌴 Sand, ocean, and celebration

Most races end. This one turns into a party.

🏃‍♂️ Choose Your Distance

⭐ Half Marathon (Most Popular) Earn the exclusive 13.1 sticker + full beach party experience

10 Miler Perfect balance of challenge and fun with full swag

12K (7.5 miles) Great for newer runners who still want the full experience

5K Fun, fast, and perfect for families — same epic finish line

🚍 Easy Race Day — We’ve Got You Covered ✔️ Free parking options ✔️ Free shuttle buses back to the start ✔️ Smooth point-to-point logistics

No stress. Just show up and run.

Run With Purpose Your participation supports:

Life Sports Foundation Team Hoyt Islander Sports Foundation

⚡ Don’t Wait — This Race Sells Out Unique swag = limited inventory Beach finish = one day only

👉 Lock in your spot before prices increase