The 2026 GOVX San Diego event features two distances: a Half Marathon and a 5K, both starting early in the morning (Half at 6:50 AM, 5K at 6:30 AM). The half marathon course includes waterfront stretches, historic neighborhoods, iconic parks, downtown segments, and finishes in the Gaslamp Quarter, while the 5K is a flat loop through downtown with the same finish line. There is a 3½-hour time limit for the half marathon, and a 1-hour limit for the 5K. The event includes full support — hydration stations, medical crews, chip timing, finisher medals, an expo, a finish line festival, and virtual race options. Participants also have the option to support the San Diego Fire-Rescue Foundation through fundraising opportunities.
Races
The GOVX San Diego 5K 2026 is organized by In Motion Events / GOVX and will be run on Sunday, 22 March 2026, in San Diego, California, USA. Beginning at 6:30 AM near the Convention Center and finishing in the Gaslamp Quarter, the race covers 5 km with a lively finish-line festival.
The Virtual 5K is organized by In Motion Events / GOVX for the 2026 San Diego event, allowing participants to run from any location around 22 March 2026. Covering 5 km, this option provides the same medal, swag, and recognition as the in-person 5K.
Organized by In Motion Events / GOVX, the Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, 22 March 2026, in San Diego, California, USA. It begins at 6:50 AM, has a 3½ hour time limit (16:02 min/mi pace required), and runs through waterfronts, historic neighborhoods, parks, downtown, finishing in the Gaslamp District.
The Virtual Half Marathon is organized by In Motion Events / GOVX as part of the 2026 San Diego Half Marathon, taking place around 22 March 2026, from any location worldwide. Participants complete the 21.1 km distance on their own and receive the same race swag and medal as in-person runners.
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FAQs
What is the GOVX San Diego 5K?
How long is the GOVX San Diego 5K?
Where does the GOVX San Diego 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the GOVX San Diego 5K?
How can I prepare for the GOVX San Diego 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the GOVX San Diego 5K?
The GOVX San Diego 5K 2026 is organized by In Motion Events / GOVX and will be run on Sunday, 22 March 2026, in San Diego, California, USA. Beginning at 6:30 AM near the Convention Center and finishing in the Gaslamp Quarter, the race covers 5 km with a lively finish-line festival.
The GOVX San Diego 5K is 5km long.
The GOVX San Diego 5K takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
Runna classifies the GOVX San Diego 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 personalized 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 GOVX San Diego 5K?
The GOVX San Diego 5K 2026 is organized by In Motion Events / GOVX and will be run on Sunday, 22 March 2026, in San Diego, California, USA. Beginning at 6:30 AM near the Convention Center and finishing in the Gaslamp Quarter, the race covers 5 km with a lively finish-line festival.
How long is the GOVX San Diego 5K?
The GOVX San Diego 5K is 5km long.
Where does the GOVX San Diego 5K take place?
The GOVX San Diego 5K takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the GOVX San Diego 5K?
Runna classifies the GOVX San Diego 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the GOVX San Diego 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 GOVX San Diego 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized 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 GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K?
How long is the GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K?
Where does the GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K?
How can I prepare for the GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K?
The Virtual 5K is organized by In Motion Events / GOVX for the 2026 San Diego event, allowing participants to run from any location around 22 March 2026. Covering 5 km, this option provides the same medal, swag, and recognition as the in-person 5K.
The GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K is 5km long.
The GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
Runna classifies the GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 personalized 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 GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K?
The Virtual 5K is organized by In Motion Events / GOVX for the 2026 San Diego event, allowing participants to run from any location around 22 March 2026. Covering 5 km, this option provides the same medal, swag, and recognition as the in-person 5K.
How long is the GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K?
The GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K is 5km long.
Where does the GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K take place?
The GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K?
Runna classifies the GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 GOVX San Diego Virtual 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized 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 GOVX San Diego Half Marathon?
How long is the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon?
Where does the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon?
Organized by In Motion Events / GOVX, the Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, 22 March 2026, in San Diego, California, USA. It begins at 6:50 AM, has a 3½ hour time limit (16:02 min/mi pace required), and runs through waterfronts, historic neighborhoods, parks, downtown, finishing in the Gaslamp District.
The GOVX San Diego Half Marathon is 21km long.
The GOVX San Diego Half Marathon takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
Runna classifies the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 personalized 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 GOVX San Diego Half Marathon?
Organized by In Motion Events / GOVX, the Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, 22 March 2026, in San Diego, California, USA. It begins at 6:50 AM, has a 3½ hour time limit (16:02 min/mi pace required), and runs through waterfronts, historic neighborhoods, parks, downtown, finishing in the Gaslamp District.
How long is the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon?
The GOVX San Diego Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon take place?
The GOVX San Diego Half Marathon takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 GOVX San Diego Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized 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 GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon?
How long is the GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon?
Where does the GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon?
The Virtual Half Marathon is organized by In Motion Events / GOVX as part of the 2026 San Diego Half Marathon, taking place around 22 March 2026, from any location worldwide. Participants complete the 21.1 km distance on their own and receive the same race swag and medal as in-person runners.
The GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon is 21km long.
The GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
Runna classifies the GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 personalized 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 GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon?
The Virtual Half Marathon is organized by In Motion Events / GOVX as part of the 2026 San Diego Half Marathon, taking place around 22 March 2026, from any location worldwide. Participants complete the 21.1 km distance on their own and receive the same race swag and medal as in-person runners.
How long is the GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon?
The GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon take place?
The GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon takes place in San Diego, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized 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 GOVX San Diego Virtual Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized 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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