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Thrive Half Marathon & 5k

November 2, 2024

San Diego

Trail

Distances

Half-Marathon, 5k

Starting Time

7:15 AM

Fees

$99+

Perfect For

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500-1000

Fast & Flat

Oceanfront

High: 70°

/ Low: 58°

The race begins, as mentioned above, at Ski Beach in Vacation Isle. From there, the course heads directly north across Fisherman’s Channel and toward Crown Point Beach, swinging through the beach before heading south and around the point.

After this, the course weaves its way clockwise around Mission Bay, sticking close to the water for much of the course. The half marathon course is largely flat and fast from then until reaching Sea World Drive near mile 8, along mostly long straightaway stretches on the Mission Bay Bike Path.

Here runners pass the aquatic park and turn left onto Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and start making twists and turns through the Ocean Beach neighborhood and Hospitality Point. After making their way across the Ingraham Street bridge, over onto Vacation Isle, they’ll run the beach path towards Sail Bay, and cross the finish line in Ski Beach. Organizers note that the race is designed to promote healthy living and an active lifestyle, and proceeds from the event will go to benefit Make-a-Wish San Diego. The race also is “the perfect beginners’ run,” they add, thanks to its flat and fast route — it could also be a great race to record a personal record time, for runners interested in achieving their first or a new PR time.

Thrive Half Marathon & 5k Results

Overview

Set for its 8th annual running this fall under the sunny skies of Southern California, the Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon is set to unfold along the streets of San Diego, starting and finishing at Ski Beach in Vacation Isle after a run past Sea World. The race begins, as mentioned above, at Ski Beach in Vacation Isle. From there, the course heads directly north across Fisherman’s Channel and toward Crown Point Beach, swinging through the beach before heading south and around the point. After this, the course weaves its way clockwise around Mission Bay, sticking close to the water for much of the course. The half marathon course is largely flat and fast from then until reaching Sea World Drive near mile 8, along mostly long straightaway stretches on the Mission Bay Bike Path.

Course Description

Past Results

Thrive Half Marathon & 5k Results