Course Overview
The San Diego Half Marathon at Petco Park is designed to carry runners over a spectacular, scenic course through one of the world’s most beautiful cities. The 13.1-mile, USATF certified route will start and end at Petco Park, and runners will head for home through historic downtown San Diego. The final sprint is through the tunnel leading into Petco Park for an EPIC, Olympic-inspired stadium finish.
The route is USATF sanctioned and certified.
(USATF Certification Code #CA12022RS)
View the Interactive Course Map and download the Full Route and Elevation PDFs.
Schedule
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Sport, Health & Fitness Expo (at Petco Park)
Race packet pick up
SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2012*
7:15 am – 7:35 am San Diego Half Marathon wave starts
8:00 am – 1:00 pm Celebrate San Diego event opens
*times are approximate
Course Highlights
- Scenic 13.1-mile course
- Epic, Olympic-inspired stadium finish at Petco Park
- Thousands of volunteers to support your race
- Aid stations every 2-miles include water, sport drink and energy gels
- Physicians, nurses and additional roving medical and safety personnel
- Pace Groups available from 1:30 to 3:00 hours. (See Individual Info to learn more)
- 3h 30m-course time limit
Wave Start
To ensure a great experience for every runner, we will be utilizing a wave start. This means that runners are grouped according to their individually predicted finish time. We start each wave, one after the other, at short intervals in between. Wave starts allow for plenty of space along the course without affecting your chip time or the time you have to complete the race. When you register for the San Diego Half Marathon, please be prepared to estimate your expected finish time so you can start in the correct wave.
Aid Stations
Keep hydrated and refreshed! Fully staffed and equipped water and support stations will be positioned along the course with plenty of water and portable restrooms.
- Ultima Electrolyte Drink (Grape Flavor) will be provided at 4 Aid Stations: Mile 4.1, 6.3, 9.5 and 10.8 Water will be provided at all 7 Aid Stations: Miles 2.5, 4.1, 6.3, 8.5, 9.5, 10.8 and 12
- GU Energy Gels (Assorted Flavors) will be available, preceding the water station at Mile 8.5
- Portable Restrooms will be 4 Aid Stations: Mile 2.7, 5.9, 9.5 and 10.8
Medical Support
The San Diego Half Marathon Medical Team is a dedicated group of medical professionals and first responders who are ready to assess any race day medical needs and provide first aid if necessary.
- Medical Support will be at 4 Aid Stations: Mile 2.9, 6.5, 9.6 and 12
Note: Unauthorized bicycles, motorized vehicles, wheelchairs and strollers not permitted on the half marathon race course due to safety concerns.
