Binational Race 2026

The Binational Race San Diego–Tijuana offers a truly unique running experience: a 13.1-mile course that connects two cities, two countries, and one powerful community.

The Half Marathon starts at Las Americas Premium Outlets in San Diego and continues along Camino de la Plaza, leading runners toward Dairy Mart Road. Around kilometer 5, the course enters the scenic Tijuana River Valley Regional Park, where participants run alongside natural reserves before approaching the border.

At kilometer 10, runners experience the unforgettable moment of crossing the international border through the San Ysidro–El Chaparral checkpoint, entering Mexico via the world’s busiest land border crossing. Participants run through a designated lane of Interstate 5, sharing a historic route that very few races in the world can offer.

After crossing into Tijuana, the course continues along an international route, rewarding runners with panoramic views of San Diego and a fast, downhill final 5 kilometers leading to the finish line in Playas de Tijuana, where all race distances come together.

More than a race, the Binational Race is part of a regional movement that promotes cultural, social, athletic, and community exchange between San Diego and Tijuana.

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable challenge—one that goes beyond borders.

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