Returning for its second edition on October 26, 2025, The Binational Race features a historic half-marathon that begins at Las Americas Premium Outlets in San Diego and runs 13.1 miles through the Tijuana River Valley to Playas de Tijuana, crossing the San Ysidro–El Chaparral border checkpoint mid-race. A separate 10K event starts exclusively in Tijuana and finishes at the same coastal endpoint. With a limit of 4,000 runners, the race has a 3 h 30 min cutoff (with a 1 h 40 min split at 10 km due to immigration processing) and includes official shuttle service back to the US border. Participants need valid immigration documents, chip timing, and enjoy a rousing finish-line festival of music, tacos, wellness tents, and community celebration. Organized as a symbol of cross-border unity, the event is rooted in a year-round wellness initiative spanning both cities.
Races
Half Marathon
10 km
Race Date:
26 October, 2025
The Binational Half Marathon offers a historic international route starting in San Diego, California, crossing through the San Ysidro–El Chaparral border checkpoint at ~10 km, and finishing at Playas de Tijuana, with sweeping coastal views and a festive finish-line celebration. Organized by The Binational Race, it is held on Sunday, 26 October 2025, with a start at Las Americas Premium Outlets, San Diego, USA, and a finish at Monumental Bullring, Playas de Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
Weather based on historical averages. Route data provided by Strava, based on last year's race.
FAQs
What is the Binational Race Half Marathon?
How long is the Binational Race Half Marathon?
Where does the Binational Race Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Binational Race Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Binational Race Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Binational Race Half Marathon?
The Binational Half Marathon offers a historic international route starting in San Diego, California, crossing through the San Ysidro–El Chaparral border checkpoint at ~10 km, and finishing at Playas de Tijuana, with sweeping coastal views and a festive finish-line celebration. Organized by The Binational Race, it is held on Sunday, 26 October 2025, with a start at Las Americas Premium Outlets, San Diego, USA, and a finish at Monumental Bullring, Playas de Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
The Binational Race Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Binational Race Half Marathon takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
The Binational Race Half Marathon elevation gain is 172.55 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Binational Race Half Marathon?
The Binational Half Marathon offers a historic international route starting in San Diego, California, crossing through the San Ysidro–El Chaparral border checkpoint at ~10 km, and finishing at Playas de Tijuana, with sweeping coastal views and a festive finish-line celebration. Organized by The Binational Race, it is held on Sunday, 26 October 2025, with a start at Las Americas Premium Outlets, San Diego, USA, and a finish at Monumental Bullring, Playas de Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
How long is the Binational Race Half Marathon?
The Binational Race Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Binational Race Half Marathon take place?
The Binational Race Half Marathon takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Binational Race Half Marathon?
The Binational Race Half Marathon elevation gain is 172.55 metres, which Runna classifies as a Rolling race.
How can I prepare for the Binational Race Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Binational Race Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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