🏃♀️🏃♂️ Picture this: A heart-pounding, flat-out run along the closed Silver Strand Highway 79, with the majestic Pacific Ocean on your right and the stunning San Diego Bay on your left. 🌊
But hold onto your running shoes because it’s not just a race – it’s a BLAST! 🎉 As you tackle the half marathon, 12K, or 10-mile courses, you’ll groove to the rhythm of the Taku Drummers, jam to the hottest beats spun by a DJ, and soak in live music that’ll have you moving to the groove. 🥁🎵
And when you cross that epic finish line, your jaw will drop! 🏖️🌅 You’ll find yourself right on the state beach, toes in the sand, and the ocean’s gentle waves washing over the shore. But wait, there’s more – get ready for the ultimate California Beach Party, featuring a live band and a buzzing beer garden! 🍻🎸
All of this unfolds as you conquer the iconic “Silver Strand” route from Coronado to Imperial Beach. 🌴
And just a stone’s throw away is Coronado Island, seamlessly connected to downtown San Diego by a charming bridge. 🌉
But that’s not all – when you participate, you’re making a difference. Your involvement supports important causes: the Life Sports Foundation, Team Hoyt, and Islander Sports Foundation.
So, what’s stopping you? Join us for the San Diego Half Marathon, 12K, 8 Miler, or 5K and prepare for a race day like no other! 🏆👟
Oh, and here’s a little something extra – Special Discounted Pricing for All Branches of Our USA Military enlisted and Veterans (proof of Military ID required at Packet Pick-up). And let’s not forget our first responders – Special Discounted Pricing for Police, Fire, FBI, and Border Patrol with valid ID.
Get ready to run, dance, and celebrate – this is going to be LEGENDARY! 🙌 #SilverStrandHalfMarathon
All races will finish at Silver Strand State Beach.
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Run Coronado and the Strand
Fun race that starts on Coronado near NAS North Island and runs down the strand and back. Choice of Hawaiian shirt or dress as race swag. Packet pickup and gear … MORE
Fun race that starts on Coronado near NAS North Island and runs down the strand and back.
Choice of Hawaiian shirt or dress as race swag.
Packet pickup and gear check available on race morning. Point to point race with shuttles available post race to the parking areas.
Run Coronado and stay for some fun afterwards.
I thought it would be iconic...
I really looked forward to this race as it was pretty iconic for San Diego. It got pretty hot and we could see the finish line around mile 11.5... except … MORE
I really looked forward to this race as it was pretty iconic for San Diego. It got pretty hot and we could see the finish line around mile 11.5… except that we had to circle the area for 1.5 miles to actually finish. Underwhelmed with the swag, as personally, I don’t see the purpose of a running dress. With the course, it took a long time to shuttle back and when I came home, I saw that my results didn’t register. I submitted proof of my completion and nothing came of it. I will not plan to do this race again
Flat and Sunny
the first 6-7 miles are directly into the morning sun--make sure you have a good hat and sunscreen! but overall a nice race with great ocean scenery. MORE
the first 6-7 miles are directly into the morning sun–make sure you have a good hat and sunscreen! but overall a nice race with great ocean scenery.
The Fun Race
There were no aid stations since the race was virtual The beaches were beatific. The most unique aspect about the course was the theme. The race could be improved with … MORE
There were no aid stations since the race was virtual The beaches were beatific. The most unique aspect about the course was the theme. The race could be improved with more music and snacks.
Silver Strand Half's Poor Stepchild
I actually had a WONDERFUL Time at this event but mainly due to the circumstances in which I came to be there. This 5k takes place at Imperial Beach - … MORE
I actually had a WONDERFUL Time at this event but mainly due to the circumstances in which I came to be there. This 5k takes place at Imperial Beach – the finish point where the Silver Strand Half and 10 miler end (Those runs begin in Coronado). I decided to do the 5k run to cheer on my friend who was doing her first Half and drive her back to Coronado after. If you are in a similar situation it’s a great idea and a lot of fun. The last 3.1 miles of the Half are the same as the 5k so I was able to cheer her on at Mile 10 and the Finish.
So I had a good time celebrating with my friend – getting post race massages and drinking in the beer garden and enjoying the view from Imperial Beach Pier view.
So here is a view of the 5k as a separate entity: There’s not a lot to it. You are pretty much running through neighborhoods and you only get a brief view of the ocean at mile 2.75. Parking is only on residential streets so get there early (the run itself starts at 7am). My biggest gripe was the unorganized check -in where they didn’t give you your race T-Shirt until after the race even though the T-Shirt table was ready and they easily could have. They only figured out they had a box of goodie bags well after the 5K was over. The production of the 5K seems like a tacked on afterthought.
The expo itself wasn’t bad. I like the cause: Benefiting Challenged Athletes Foundation: Operation Rebound and there were some of the athletes out there running with you. The beer garden actually poured Sierra Nevada beer on a donation only basis – pretty cool!
The medal was cool and I received the same one as those poor souls that ran the Half!
Generally a "Fun" race.
Expect a nicely produced (KOZ knows how to put on a race) race with memorable hardware. The weather this year got a little hot, and the run along Hwy 75 … MORE
Expect a nicely produced (KOZ knows how to put on a race) race with memorable hardware. The weather this year got a little hot, and the run along Hwy 75 can get monotonous. Music, drummers and the seahore helps, but it is a long 8 miles. Water stops every 1.5 mi was helpful, however no electrolytes until mile 9 ?? Definitely a flat course with just a little hill at mi 5. I have skated and/or run this course 7 times now and will contiue to return.
Personal best
Nice & flat and safe course to run on! Was my introduction to races!! Great time of the year for weather. If you live in the area I would highly … MORE
Nice & flat and safe course to run on! Was my introduction to races!! Great time of the year for weather. If you live in the area I would highly recommend doing this race!