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La Jolla
Half Marathon 2026
SPORTS INFOS — One of America's most picturesque coastal point-to-point races — Del Mar Fairgrounds, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Cove. Saturday, May 16, 2026. Half 13.1mi · 10K · 5K. 6:30 AM start. Kiwanis Club of La Jolla.
Results — La Jolla Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2026
Official results on lajollahalfmarathon.com — Half 13.1mi, 10K 6.2mi, 5K 3.1mi — Saturday, May 16, 2026, Del Mar to La Jolla Cove, California. Start 6:30 AM. Complimentary shuttles. Kiwanis Club of La Jolla.
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The La Jolla Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, organized by the Kiwanis Club of La Jolla, is one of the most scenic road races in the country. The half marathon starts at the Del Mar Fairgrounds (2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd), follows the Pacific coastline, tackles the iconic climb to the summit of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve (910 ft total gain), rolls across the mesa, descends through La Jolla Shores, and finishes at the breathtaking La Jolla Cove (1100 Coast Blvd). Start time: 6:30 AM. Time limit: 3.5 hours. Complimentary shuttle to the start from 4:00–5:45 AM.
The 10K skips the Torrey Pines climb — starting at the top of the mesa for a fast, net-downhill ride through La Jolla Shores to the Cove. The La Jolla Shores 5K starts at La Jolla Shores Drive & Horizon Way and is mostly downhill to the Cove, featuring the most scenic final miles of the half marathon. Expo: Friday May 15, 9AM–7PM, Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove.
"Del Mar at dawn, Torrey Pines rising out of the mist, the Pacific stretching to the horizon, the turquoise waters of La Jolla Cove at the finish — the La Jolla Half Marathon is California coastal running at its absolute finest."
10K: Top of Torrey Pines Mesa → La Jolla Cove (fast net-downhill, bypasses the climb). 5K: La Jolla Shores Dr & Horizon Way → La Jolla Cove (mostly downhill).
La Jolla Half & 5K 2026
Full results — Half 13.1mi · 10K · 5K — May 16, Del Mar → La Jolla Cove, CA. Kiwanis Club. Start 6:30 AM.
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Course maps, expo, shuttle info, FAQ, charity partners and everything about the 2026 La Jolla races.
lajollahalfmarathon.com →Race Day — Saturday, May 16, 2026
| Event | Distance / Start | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Expo FRI MAY 15 | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Scripps Park, 1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla Cove · Bib pickup required before race day |
| Half Marathon SHUTTLE | 13.1 mi — 6:30 AM | Del Mar Fairgrounds → Torrey Pines (910 ft) → La Jolla Cove · 3.5h limit · 10 aid stations |
| 10K SHUTTLE | 6.2 mi — Morning | Top Torrey Pines Mesa → La Jolla Cove · Fast net-downhill · No Torrey Pines climb |
| La Jolla Shores 5K SHUTTLE | 3.1 mi — Morning | La Jolla Shores Dr & Horizon Way → La Jolla Cove · Mostly downhill · Scenic |
| Finish Line Festival KIWANIS | La Jolla Cove | Music · Food · Vendors · Refreshments · Finisher medal & shirt · ~$200K to charities/year |