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Half Marathon
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Half Marathon - Enlisted /Veterans Military, Police and Fire, First Responders
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10 Mile Run
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10 Mile - Enlisted /Veterans Military, Police and Fire, First Responders
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12K Run
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5K Run/Walk
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Run The Silver Strand In
Event Description
2027 Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K & 5K
Sunday, November 7, 2027
Coronado Island - The Crown Jewel of San Diego
🌺 The Most Fun Race in San Diego Starts Here
Run the coast. Party on the beach. Take home swag you’ll actually love.
🏄 Silver Strand Surfboard Bottle Opener Medal
🏅 Custom Finisher Medal
🎧 Music on course + Beach Party Finish
✔️ Flat Fast Course
✔️ Closed Roads
✔️ Free Shuttles
🎁 What You Get (This Is Why People Sign Up)
This isn’t your average race swag — this is fun, functional, and unforgettable.
🌺 Choose Your Style
Hawaiian Button-Up Shirt or Runner Dress
Sizes for men, women, and kids
👉 Perfect for matching outfits and family photos
🏄 Finisher Medal
👉 A medal you’ll actually use
💧 Silver Strand Water Bottle Sticker (all participants)
🏅 Exclusive 13.1 Sticker (Half Marathon only)
🎶 Live music + DJs on course
🏖️ Beach party finish with live band & beer garden
🌊 Run Between the Ocean and the Bay
A completely closed, flat, fast course along the iconic Silver Strand Highway.
Pacific Ocean on one side
San Diego Bay on the other
No traffic. No stress. Just incredible coastal running.
🎧 A Race That Feels Alive
🥁 Taiku Drummers
🎧 DJs along the course
🎶 Live music zones
You won’t just run this race — you’ll feel it every mile.
🏖️ Finish Line = Beach Party
Cross the finish line and step straight into:
🍺 Beachfront Beer Garden
🎸 Live Band
🌴 Sand, ocean, and celebration
Most races end.
This one turns into a party.
🏃♂️ Choose Your Distance
⭐ Half Marathon (Most Popular)
Earn the exclusive 13.1 sticker + full beach party experience
10 Miler
Perfect balance of challenge and fun with full swag
12K (7.5 miles)
Great for newer runners who still want the full experience
5K
Fun, fast, and perfect for families — same epic finish line
🚍 Easy Race Day — We’ve Got You Covered
✔️ Free parking options
✔️ Free shuttle buses back to the start
✔️ Smooth point-to-point logistics
No stress. Just show up and run.
⚡ Don’t Wait — This Race Sells Out
Unique swag = limited inventory
Beach finish = one day only
👉 Lock in your spot before prices increase
Silver Strand Swag
Life Sports Foundation
$0
Raised of $20,000
Make your Silver Strand miles matter
The Silver Strand Veterans Day Run on November 8, 2026 supports Life Sports Foundation and its mission of A Better Life Through Sports.
For someone facing barriers to sport, the right shoes, equipment or opportunity can make participation possible. Life Sports Foundation helps people facing physical, situational or financial challenges access running shoes, specialized equipment, training and participation opportunities.
Two optional ways to help
- Donate: Choose an amount that feels right for you. Your support helps open the door to sport.
- Fundraise: Create a personal fundraising page during registration, explain why this mission matters to you, and share it with friends, family and coworkers.
Fundraising is optional. The default goal is $600, and you can change your personal goal. Pay your registration normally; if you opt in to the fundraiser refund and raise $600, you may qualify for a refund of your eligible entry fee up to your event’s configured cap. Add-ons are excluded. This is not free entry upfront or a refund of your entire checkout total.
Thank you for helping someone else experience the confidence, belonging and joy of sports.
Learn about Life Sports Foundation
Make an optional donation or create a fundraiser during registration. Already fundraising? Manage your fundraising page and use the email templates to invite your supporters.
Ask your employer whether your gift qualifies for its matching program. Eligibility and matching amounts depend on that employer’s rules.
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Event Location
Silver Strand State Beach Finish & 5K - All other races start at Sunset Park in Coronado
5000 CA-75
Parking Lot 3
Coronado, CA 92118 US
View Location on Map
Course maps, parking locations, shuttle routes, schedules, bus-pass pickup, and the shuttle tunnel map are on the official event pages:
Course maps: https://www.silverstrandhalf.com/course-map
Parking and buses: https://www.silverstrandhalf.com/parking-buses
The Half Marathon, 10-Miler, and 12K start at Sunset Park in Coronado. The 5K starts at Silver Strand State Beach. The 5K parking lot closes at 6:45 AM on race morning; after that, park only in legal parking near the Coronado Cays and read all posted signs. Check the maps and schedule before leaving because race-day road closures affect travel.
WE all love dogs, but they are not allowed on the course or at the state beach
Yes, you may bring a child in a stroller for free. - All Strollers must start at the rear of the group.
Free Children in strollers do not receive shirts or medals
Strollers need to start at the rear of the race lineup
Packet Pick-up: Friends and family members will be allowed to pick up for an athlete if they BRING a PHOTOCOPY of the athlete's ID and a copy of their signed waiver. Without these 2 items, we CANNOT release bibs. Sorry, NO EXCEPTIONS. Those under the age of 18 without an ID will need to have a parent/guardian be present to pick-up the race packet. Those under the age of 18 with an ID will need to have a parent/guardian sign the waiver online to pick up their bib. For location and times, see the Schedule.
All participants are encouraged to attend the expo to pick up their bibs. If you choose not to attend the expo, your bib will be available for you at the start on race morning beginning 6:30 am, Bring $10 Cash Late Pick up Fee for all Distances. ID's are mandatory for bib pick-up.
Yes, there is a Gear Check at the Start on the Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 12K. Gear Check is not avaiable for the 5K
Packet Pick-up:
Friday, November 6, 2026 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Bib and Shirt Pick-up at Road Runner Sports
Location: 5553 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA 92111
Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Bib and Shirt Pick-up at Road Runner Sports
Location: 5553 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA 92111
Day-of registration:
Half Marathon, 10-Miler and 12K - Sunset Park, Coronado 101 Ocean BlvdCoronado, CA 92118 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM ($10 Late Pick Up Fee - Cash Only)
5K - Silver Strand State Beach, 5000 CA-75, Coronado, CA 92118
Yes, all registered participants may choose a Hawaiian shirt or dress when they register. Medals are given to all finishers at the finsihline
Arrive early and leave plenty of time for race traffic, road closures, parking, and walking to your start. GPS estimates may not account for race-day delays; add at least 15 minutes to the estimated drive time and allow more time if you still need to park or collect your bib.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 start times:
5K: 7:00 AM at Silver Strand State Beach. Late starts are not allowed.
Duo Racer (Challenged Only): 7:15 AM at Sunset Park.
Handcycle/Wheelchair Half Marathon: 7:18 AM at Sunset Park.
Half Marathon, 10-Miler, and 12K: 7:20 AM at Sunset Park.
The 5K parking lot closes to all traffic at 6:45 AM. After it closes, park only in legal parking near the Coronado Cays and read all posted signs. Allow time to walk to the beach. See the event schedule: https://www.silverstrandhalf.com/schedule and parking and bus details: https://www.silverstrandhalf.com/parking-buses
Half Marathon, 10-Miler, and 12K - Sunset Park, Coronado at 101 Ocean BlvdCoronado, CA 92118
5K only starts at - Silver Strand State Beach at 5000 CA-75, Coronado, CA 92118
All Races end at Silver Strand State Beach at 5000 CA-75, Coronado, CA 92118
Online Registration closes on Race Day, Sunday, November 8th at 7:10 AM or when Sold Out
Yes. You can change your distance in your RunSignup account through Friday, November 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Sign in to RunSignup, open Profile > Upcoming Events, select Manage Registration next to Silver Strand, choose the option to change your event/distance, and follow the prompts to complete the update. Any price difference at the time of the change applies. After Friday at noon, visit the Solutions Line at packet pickup for help. See the event details: https://www.silverstrandhalf.com/event-details
The deadline to transfer your 2026 entry to another person was Sunday, November 1, and has passed. New participant transfers are no longer available. If you completed a transfer before the deadline, sign in to your RunSignup account and open Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration for Silver Strand to review the transferred registration. Check your email, including spam, for the transfer confirmation. Transfer details and event policies: https://www.silverstrandhalf.com/event-details
Silver Strand does not offer deferrals to the 2027 race, and registration fees are nonrefundable. The deadline to transfer your entry to another person was Sunday, November 1, 2026, and has passed. If you purchased race insurance, review your policy and submit any claim directly through the insurance provider; coverage and deadlines depend on your policy. If you want to change your race distance, you can do so in your RunSignup account through Friday, November 6 at 12:00 PM: Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration next to Silver Strand, then choose the distance-change option and follow the prompts. Any price difference applies. After Friday at noon, visit the Solutions Line at packet pickup. Policy details: https://www.silverstrandhalf.com/event-details
Sign in to your RunSignup account. Open Profile > Upcoming Events, find Silver Strand, and select Manage Registration. Choose the registration or question section for the information you need to update, make the change, and save it. For emergency contact details, open the Questions section, update the emergency contact fields, and save. If a field is no longer available online, review the race-day instructions and ask for help at the Solutions Line during packet pickup. To change your race distance, online changes close Friday, November 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM; after that, go to the Solutions Line at packet pickup.
Discounted registration options and their eligibility requirements are shown on the RunSignup registration page when available. Review the event categories, select only the option that matches your status, and follow any verification instructions displayed during registration. If you are already registered, sign in to RunSignup, open Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration next to Silver Strand, and review the available options. Any price difference shown during an update applies. Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Coronado/SilverStrandHalfMarathon10Miler12K5K
Yes! We welcome volunteers to help support Silver Strand. View the available jobs and shifts, choose the role that works for you, and complete your signup online.
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