Beach and back half marathon 2023

From the edge of Lake Mead on Boulder Beach, you'll head uphill until joining the paved River Mountain Loop Trail, which will afford you some spectacular views. 10k and 5k runners will continue until their respective turning points and complete their out-and-back courses. Longer distance runners will continue on rolling paths, with a 1 mile climb followed by 1 mile back down again. There is then a 3.3 mile Loop Trail, which leads you back past Boulder Beach. Then you have another 1.5 mile climb, before going downhill for 1.75 miles and switching back towards the half marathon finish at Boulder's Beach. Marathon runners complete 2 laps of this course.

The We Run This Beach Marathon & Half Marathon race shirt will be a long sleeve tech shirt for both the half marathon and marathon (unisex sizing) seen above 🔥🔥🔥

ALL Half Marathon & Marathon runners will receive a BIG finisher medal and long sleeve shirt!

**NEW IN 2023** The We Run This Beach CHALLENGE. For participants who sign up for either of the Half Marathon or Marathon + their choice of Saturday 5K or 10K, they will receive an even BIGGER finisher medal 🤩
Please note that CHALLENGE participants will receive (1) Long Sleeve Tech Shirt and (1) even larger finisher medal on Sunday.

Beach and back half marathon 2023

Age group awards will be top 3 in each AG: 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ for the WRTB Half Marathon & Marathon. For the Beachin' 5K & 10K, AG awards will be to the overall winner of each AG: 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Beach and back half marathon 2023

All Beachin' 5K & 10K runners will receive a super soft tri blend t-shirt & post race meal.

There are VERY generous cutoffs for the Half Marathon. We want everyone that wants to tackle their first half to have the opportunity to do so. Therefore, the Half Marathon cutoff is 5 hours. The Marathon cutoff is 6 hours. This is due to many factors including road permits, police, the state park etc. If you cannot run under 5:45, please consider signing up for the Half. Plus you get to eat post race BBQ sooner 😎

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

DON’T MISS OUT!

Event sold out in 2022.


Join us for the International Award-Winning San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon. Run through San Diego’s most beautiful  beaches, picturesque bays, iconic resorts, and must-see destinations, including Sea World, Belmont Park, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Sail Bay, and Crown Point.  After you cross the finish line, the celebration begins with a bayside festival featuring live music, a craft beer garden, a vendor village and an awards ceremony for top finishers. 

 

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

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Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Beach and back half marathon 2023
Beach and back half marathon 2023

Is 3 months enough to prepare for a half marathon?

Most newbie runners can get half-marathon ready in 3-4 months ; if you have already been jogging, run/walking, or completed shorter distance events like a 5k or 10k, you can likely get ready in 3 months (12 weeks).

Is 5 months too long to train for a half marathon?

Anyone can carve out 6 hours! 20 weeks means = a 5 month half marathon training plan, which gives true beginners more time to build their endurance base. This means you gradually work your way up little by little, and leads to less chance of quitting out of frustration that you “can't do it.”

Is 8 months enough time to train for a half marathon?

How long you'll need to train for a half-marathon (13.1-miles, or 21.1-kilometers) depends on your experience and fitness level. But you should plan to train for six to 14 weeks. It's important to train adequately for a half-marathon, especially if you haven't done one before.

Is 6 months enough time to train for a half marathon?

6 months gives you adequate time to lay the ground work, get your fitness levels up, build strength in your muscles and connective tissue, and put the finishing touches in place – like speed and pace. It's time to choose your half marathon if you haven't already.