La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K: The Most Picturesque Race in San Diego
If you’re looking for the most beautiful point-to-point race in San Diego, check out the La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, May 20.
The La Jolla Half Marathon is a unique race that starts at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and follows an Instagram-worthy route along Torrey Pines State Beach and the San Diego coast. It kicks off at 6:30 a.m. on May 20 and ends at 10 a.m.
From there, you’ll face a challenging and rewarding climb to the summit at Torrey Pines State Park. The route then leads runners through La Jolla Shores before ending at La Jolla Cove.
For those wanting a slightly shorter course, there’s also a concurrent La Jolla 5K that starts in La Jolla Shores before ending in La Jolla Cove. It’s mostly a residential course that skips the Torrey Pines summit climb, but it is still incredibly picturesque.
Registration for the Half Marathon starts at $129, while registration for the 5K starts at $59. Those prices increase to $139 and $64 at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, however — so register today.
The race starts at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar. You can pick up your race packet from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 19.
La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K Prizes
All runners who complete the race will receive a custom-designed finisher’s medal and an exclusive finisher t-shirt. Those who finish first, second, or third will also get a cash prize.
Additionally, the top three overall male and female finishes will receive the opportunity to receive money for the $5,000 race purse.
La Jolla Half Marathon Cash prizes:
Half Marathon:
- 1st Place – $100
- 2nd Place – $50
- 3rd Place – $25
5K:
- 1st Place – $100
- 2nd Place – $50
- 3rd Place – $25
La Jolla Half Marathon Race Purse Awards:
Half Marathon:
- 1st Place – $1,000
- 2nd Place – $500
- 3rd Place – $250
5K:
- 1st Place – $400
- 2nd Place – $250
- 3rd Place – $100
Banner image and map courtesy of lajollahalfmarathon.com.
Mike Peterson is a writer, editor, and strategist based in San Diego. When he’s not writing and editing the La Jolla news, you can often find him practicing yoga, rock climbing, or exploring the outdoors with his wife and dog.
