Races Half marathon · La Jolla, USA
La Jolla Half Marathon
La Jolla Half Marathon is a hilly half marathon in La Jolla, USA, held each May. Point-to-point from the Del Mar racetrack to La Jolla Cove. The main climb is up Torrey Pines Road to the park summit, followed by steep downhills through La Jolla Shores to the finish. Early morning on the San Diego coast in May is usually cool and often overcast, around 13 to 20°C. La Jolla's hills change the plan itself: expect hill repetitions and long runs that rehearse the course's shape.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
May
next: Saturday 15 May 2027
Course
hilly
Half marathon
Conditions
Early morning on the San Diego coast in May is usually cool and often overcast, around 13 to 20°C.
Racing this course well
Point-to-point from the Del Mar racetrack to La Jolla Cove. The main climb is up Torrey Pines Road to the park summit, followed by steep downhills through La Jolla Shores to the finish.
La Jolla's hills change the plan itself: expect hill repetitions and long runs that rehearse the course's shape.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- $159.44 including fees, rising after 30 December 2026 (2027 race)
Official La Jolla Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Saturday 15 May 2027
- Start time
- 06:30
- Time limit
- 3.5 hours
- Pacers
- Pace groups from 1:30 to 2:45
- Also on the day
- 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
The climb up Torrey Pines Road to the park summit comes between roughly 6 km and 16 km (miles 4 to 10). The steep descent into La Jolla Shores follows.
- Layout
- Point-to-point
Worth knowing
- The 10K starts on the mesa and skips the Torrey Pines climb.
- Strollers, racing chairs and handcycles are banned because of the steep downhills.
Pick your goal for La Jolla
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
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Asked often
- When is the La Jolla Half Marathon?
- The next La Jolla Half Marathon is on Saturday 15 May 2027 in La Jolla, USA. It is held each May.
- Is the La Jolla Half Marathon course flat?
- Point-to-point from the Del Mar racetrack to La Jolla Cove. The main climb is up Torrey Pines Road to the park summit, followed by steep downhills through La Jolla Shores to the finish.
- How do I enter the La Jolla Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: $159.44 including fees, rising after 30 December 2026 (2027 race).
- How should I train for the La Jolla Half Marathon?
- Train specifically for La Jolla — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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