Now in its ninth year, the Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K offers a flat, coastal course perfect for chasing a PR or simply enjoying a scenic run. Taking place around San Diego’s iconic Mission Bay, runners of all levels can choose from a half marathon, two-person relay, or 5K, all starting from Ski Beach. This event blends community spirit and wellness with purpose—it supports Make‑A‑Wish San Diego, giving participants the chance to run for something bigger. Participants receive a premium tech shirt, a custom medal, and access to a lively post-race Thrive Expo filled with music, vendors, and great vibes. Whether you’re racing for a cause or just to finish strong, this is San Diego fall running at its best.
Races
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
5 km
Race Date:
01 November, 2025
The Half Marathon Relay, also organised by Easy Day Sports, begins at 7:15 AM on 1 November 2025, at the same Vacation Isle start line. Teams of two split the half marathon distance on the same scenic loop around Mission Bay, with all the major perks like tech tees, medals, chip timing, and expo access.
Race Date:
01 November, 2025
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon 2025, organised by Easy Day Sports, will take place on Saturday, 1 November 2025, starting at 7:15 AM from Vacation Isle (Ski Beach) in Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. This scenic, flat, and fast USATF-certified 13.1-mile loop offers coastal bay views, ocean breezes, and supports Make‑A‑Wish San Diego, with a long-sleeve tech tee, finisher medal, chip timing, live results, and a post-race expo included.
Race Date:
01 November, 2025
The 5K Walk/Run, part of the Thrive San Diego Festival, starts at 7:30 AM on 1 November 2025, at Vacation Isle, Mission Bay. This friendly 3.1-mile loop around Crown Point offers a relaxed, inclusive course, short-sleeve tech tee, finisher medal, chip timing, and an entry to the Thrive Expo.
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FAQs
What is the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay?
How long is the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay?
Where does the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay?
How can I prepare for the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay?
The Half Marathon Relay, also organised by Easy Day Sports, begins at 7:15 AM on 1 November 2025, at the same Vacation Isle start line. Teams of two split the half marathon distance on the same scenic loop around Mission Bay, with all the major perks like tech tees, medals, chip timing, and expo access.
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay is 21km long.
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay elevation gain is 61 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat 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 Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay?
The Half Marathon Relay, also organised by Easy Day Sports, begins at 7:15 AM on 1 November 2025, at the same Vacation Isle start line. Teams of two split the half marathon distance on the same scenic loop around Mission Bay, with all the major perks like tech tees, medals, chip timing, and expo access.
How long is the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay?
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay is 21km long.
Where does the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay take place?
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay?
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay elevation gain is 61 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay?
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 Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon Relay?
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 Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon?
How long is the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon?
Where does the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon?
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon 2025, organised by Easy Day Sports, will take place on Saturday, 1 November 2025, starting at 7:15 AM from Vacation Isle (Ski Beach) in Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. This scenic, flat, and fast USATF-certified 13.1-mile loop offers coastal bay views, ocean breezes, and supports Make‑A‑Wish San Diego, with a long-sleeve tech tee, finisher medal, chip timing, live results, and a post-race expo included.
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon elevation gain is 61 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat 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 Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon?
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon 2025, organised by Easy Day Sports, will take place on Saturday, 1 November 2025, starting at 7:15 AM from Vacation Isle (Ski Beach) in Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. This scenic, flat, and fast USATF-certified 13.1-mile loop offers coastal bay views, ocean breezes, and supports Make‑A‑Wish San Diego, with a long-sleeve tech tee, finisher medal, chip timing, live results, and a post-race expo included.
How long is the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon?
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon take place?
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon?
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego Half Marathon elevation gain is 61 metres, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 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 Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 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!
What is the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K?
How long is the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K?
Where does the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K?
How can I prepare for the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K?
The 5K Walk/Run, part of the Thrive San Diego Festival, starts at 7:30 AM on 1 November 2025, at Vacation Isle, Mission Bay. This friendly 3.1-mile loop around Crown Point offers a relaxed, inclusive course, short-sleeve tech tee, finisher medal, chip timing, and an entry to the Thrive Expo.
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K is 5km long.
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
Runna classifies the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K elevation profile as Flat.
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 Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K?
The 5K Walk/Run, part of the Thrive San Diego Festival, starts at 7:30 AM on 1 November 2025, at Vacation Isle, Mission Bay. This friendly 3.1-mile loop around Crown Point offers a relaxed, inclusive course, short-sleeve tech tee, finisher medal, chip timing, and an entry to the Thrive Expo.
How long is the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K?
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K take place?
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K?
Runna classifies the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K?
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 Kaiser Permanente Thrive San Diego 5K?
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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Sport:
Running
Tags:
Major City
Coastal
Relay
Kid friendly
Fun Run
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