San Diego Half Marathon course.

1. 01

   Start and Finish Logistics

   Start at Petco Park, finish on 5th Avenue: arrange gear check and post-race meet-up in the Gaslamp Quarter.

   From the layout, description

2. 02

   Dress for the Temperature

   Typical race-day temp is 14.8°C—cool enough for a light layer at the start, but you'll warm up downtown.

   From the temperature, description

3. 03

   Pace the Climb

   The main climb is up Washington Street through Mission Hills and Hillcrest; hold back there to save energy.

   From the description

4. 04

   Use the Downhill Finish

   The last few miles coast downhill past Balboa Park into downtown; use that to push toward the 5th Avenue finish.

   From the description

5. 05

   Trust the Certified Course

   The course is USATF-certified (CA15077RS) and 13.1 miles; keep an even effort on the scenic Harbor Drive stretch.

   From the description

Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.