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A 13.1 mile loop that sets off on Ingraham Street and winds along Mission Bay before finishing at Ski Beach. The stretches are fast and flat, with picturesque bay views and refreshing ocean breezes the whole way round.
Start and finish at Ski Beach in Mission Bay
Fast, flat stretches through the half marathon and 5K
Picturesque Mission Bay views
Refreshing ocean breezes along the bay
Loop course around Crown Point and Ingraham Street
10th anniversary edition of the Thrive Half Marathon & 5K
Start / Finish
Half marathon and relay start on Ingraham Street in Mission Bay; the 5K also starts on Ingraham Street. All courses are based out of Ski Beach, Mission Bay
Ski Beach, Mission Bay, San Diego
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What you get
Finisher t-shirt
Chip timing
Exclusive performance tech long sleeve (Half Marathon and Half Marathon Relay)
Official Thrive short sleeve tech tee (5K)
Racer bib
Finisher medal unique to each distance
Live finish results and rankings
Award winner prizes
Overall and age group awards
Access to the Thrive Expo
On the day
Other questions
All courses are based at Ski Beach in Mission Bay. The half marathon, half marathon relay and 5K start on Ingraham Street and finish at Ski Beach.
Two runners share the 13.1 miles. Each covers roughly 6.5 miles and the baton is handed over at Telecote Shores, with the second runner carrying it on to the finish at Ski Beach.
Yes. The organisers describe fast, flat stretches throughout, with bay views and ocean breezes, which makes the half marathon a good choice for runners chasing a personal best or tackling the distance for the first time.
Yes. Virtual runners can complete their chosen distance at any point during race week and post their result to the virtual leaderboard. Full details are on the virtual runners page of the official event website.
The race runs in support of Make-A-Wish San Diego, granting wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses. Donations can be made on race day and further details are on the event's charity page.
San Diego, USA
Saturday, November 7, 2026
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