Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K and 5K

Run the coast with live music along the course and a beach party finish! Join the Silver Strand Veterans Day Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 12K or 5K on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in Coronado.

Enjoy live music, drummers and DJs along the route, followed by a finish celebration with a live band and beer garden at Silver Strand State Beach. Registration includes a Hawaiian button-up shirt or Hawaiian running dress, a custom finisher medal, chip timing and finish-line treats. Donation and fundraising opportunities support Life Sports Foundation.

The half marathon, 10 miler and 12K start at Sunset Park, Coronado. The 5K starts and finishes at Silver Strand State Beach, 5000 CA-75, Coronado, CA 92118. All races finish at Silver Strand State Beach.

The first race starts at 7:00 a.m.; courses close at 11:00 a.m. Pacific. See https://www.silverstrandhalf.com/schedule for individual race start times, and review parking and shuttle instructions before attending.

Paid registration is required. Fees and age eligibility vary by distance. Race participants must meet the age requirement for their chosen event. The beer garden is for adults 21 and older.

Registration and full details: https://www.silverstrandhalf.com/

Photo: Participants wear Hawaiian race apparel at a previous Silver Strand event. Courtesy KOZ Events.

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