The Early Years
2007Established in 2007, the San Diego Marathon is now 19 years old. From its first edition in San Diego, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in United States.
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Course & Elevation
The San Diego Marathon features a scenic coastal route that starts in downtown San Diego and travels along the beautiful Pacific coastline. Runners experience ocean views, urban neighborhoods, and neighborhoods with mild elevation changes, making it a relatively fast course for a major marathon.
Surface: road Profile: Rolling
Weather
Temperature 21°C
Humidity 72%
Rain Chance 5%
June in San Diego offers warm, pleasant conditions with cool morning temperatures and minimal chance of rain. The marine layer often provides cloud cover in early morning hours before burning off mid-race.
The Race
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The Fast Lane
Runners come to the San Diego Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through San Diego has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.
Where It Begins
For thousands of runners each year, the San Diego Marathon is their first marathon. The combination of a forgiving course, generous time limits, and supportive crowds has earned this race a reputation as the place where marathon journeys begin. The first-timer energy on race morning is palpable.
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Registration
Registration Opens October
Registration Closes May
Entry Cost $165-$225
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Fun Facts
- ▸ The San Diego Marathon is one of the fastest courses in the United States, with an average elevation gain of only 285 meters over the entire race distance.
- ▸ The race passes through multiple iconic San Diego neighborhoods including Little Italy, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, and Mission Beach before heading inland through residential areas.
- ▸ San Diego's perfect running weather year-round makes the June marathon date ideal, with average temperatures in the low 70s Fahrenheit and minimal rainfall.
- ▸ The race has grown from a small local event in 2007 to one of California's most popular marathons, attracting runners from over 40 countries annually.
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