What distances are available for this event?

• →Half Marathon starting at 6:30 AM
• →5K starting at 6:30 AM

Where does the event start and finish?

• →Start Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds (2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA)
• →Finish Location: La Jolla Cove (1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA)

What are the registration fees for the half marathon?

• →Current Price: $169.72 (includes service fees)
• →Regular Price: $190.88 (effective after February 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST)

What are the registration fees for the 5K?

• →Current Price: $74.50 (includes service fees)
• →Regular Price: $85.08 (effective after February 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST)

What is the course elevation profile?

• →Total Elevation Gain: 910 ft
• →Mile 3-5: Steady ascent (Torrey Pines climb)
• →Mile 7: Peak near Torrey Pines Golf Course
• →Mile 10-13.1: Scenic descent through La Jolla Shores

What is the time limit for the half marathon?

• →3.5 hours (approximately 16:03/mile pace)
• →Runners slower than 15:00/mile may experience a brief pause (~1-2 min) for an Amtrak crossing near Mile 2.9

What amenities are included at aid stations?

• →Water and electrolytes available at all 10 stations
• →Restrooms located at every station
• →First Aid Tent available at Mile 7

What recovery services are included in the post-race festival?

• →Sports massage and stretching
• →IV hydration therapy
• →Cupping
• →Cold plunge immersion
• →Medical tent and self-serve ice tent available near the finish

Are there specific safety rules for the course?

• →Runners must stay within coned lanes as most of the course is on open city streets
• →No support vehicles or crew access allowed inside Torrey Pines Reserve
• →Discarded clothing should only be dropped at aid stations for donation to local shelters

What time should participants arrive on race day?

• →Arrival Time: By 6:00 AM
• →Start Time: 6:30 AM (for both Half Marathon and 5K)

Is gear drop-off available?

• →Yes, gear drop-off is available at the start line only; items can be retrieved at the finish line.